What is the purpose of the roll up in Pilates?

Answer 1

With The Pilates Method of exercise there are five full levels that students can learn from the basic through advance levels. The Pilates Roll Up is a classic Pilates mat exercise, it's one of the first moves you'll learn in a mat class. Beginners can practice this move with their knees bent and feet on the floor. More advanced students can keep the legs straight throughout the move. The Roll Up exercise helps strengthen the abdominal muscles, while toning the gluteus, low back, and hips. T​h​e Pilates Roll Up is a great challenge for the abs and is well known as one of the Pilates flat abs exercises. It has been said that one Pilates roll up is equal to six regular sit ups, and is much better than crunches for achieving a flat stomach.​