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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