Sunday, 26 May 2013

5-Minute Pilates Workout with Pilates equipments


Here are some Pilates Exercise that will be helpful for you when you practice them in Pilates equipments.

1. Pilates Push-Ups

Targets: Biceps, Triceps, Chest, Upper Back, and Core

Minutes 0:00-0:30

• Begin in the up phase of a push-up.
• Hug your elbows to your sides and bend them straight back, lowering your body until you're about 5 inches from the floor, keeping abs firm, neck long and hips lifted.
• Hold for a count of 3, then straighten your arms to return to starting position. Repeat

Ref: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/pilates/exercises/5-minute-pilates-workout/

2. Wall Slides

Targets: Quads and Glutes

Minutes 0:30-2:30

• Stand one pace away from a wall and press your back into the surface.
• Slowly bend your knees to 90 degrees as you slide your back down the wall. Hold for 20 seconds.
• Stand up and repeat twice more. Work up to holding for 40 seconds and then 1 minute.

Ref: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/pilates/exercises/5-minute-pilates-workout/?page=2





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