Pilates is not only the fabulous thing to do for phenomenal summer abs, it's effective. I recommend GAIAM Target Body Absworkout DVD. It includes a 30-minute pilates workout coupled with a 30-minute yoga workout. That's 60 minutes focused totally on developing your abdominal muscles. Forget about the silly infomercial gadgets and the boring chore of doing a thousand crunches a day. Pilates is hip and effective! Pilates develops core strength and you'll see a change in your posture, which will make you look Hollywood lean.

If you don't have time for a full 60-minute workout here are some of my favorite pilates exercises on the go.  Flab and Fabulous don't work together so get on the floor to Rock and Roll!

The Boat Pose & Double Leg Rock

 Raise your legs in a "V" shape and hold at your ankles. If you are just beginning and can't reach your ankles you can hold behind your calf muscles. Don't sit flat.  Make sure the entire extension of your legs is in the upward position. Balance on your the top of your glutes, just below your tail bone.  Hold the position, using your abdominal strength.  To go into the double leg rock, rock backwards rolling your spine one vertebrae at a time...which means slow and controlled. Use your abs to return to the Boat Pose. Hold it!  Now start again.

The EGG ROLL- Rolling in a Ball

Bring your knees into your chest and hold yourself in a ball. Without letting go of your legs, roll backwards while exhaling. Then, return to the starting position while inhaling. Be sure not to let your feet rock back to touching the floor. The key is to have your abdominal muscles control the movement.