Pilates equipments exercises for legs

Pilates is your overall body fitness mantra. Here are some videos on Pilates equipments exercises check them out.



This Pilates workout video for the butt and thighs is very effective at toning the lower body. It consists of only thigh slimming exercises that add definition without adding any size to the legs. What all of the moves have in common is that they engage the muscles without any significant weight or resistance. benefit to this Pilates workout video is that the moves engage much more than just the obvious muscle groups. In addition to toning the lower body, you’ll also be using your abdominals, obliques, hip flexors and lower back. Aside from the toning benefits, Pilates also offers the advantage of increasing flexibility and overall body awareness.

Do this lower body workout routine up to three or four times a week, taking more time off in between if muscles are still sore.

Do at least 5 minutes of warm up cardio before starting the routine in order to warm up muscles and increase range of motion.

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With this workout we intentionally filmed in just one shot to make it as close as possible to how I taught my Pilates classes. I have given short pauses between exercises and level changes to allow you to rest if needed, though to get the most out of this routine try and use them sparingly or only when you have to relax to move to a new position. There are individual exercises where you will be following along with me as well as exercises where I progressively increase the difficulty by modifying the motion. You can choose whether or not to follow along with me or stay at a lower difficulty level, though the first time through you may want to stick to the easiest version to see how your body handles the full routine before making it harder for yourself. As you get comfortable with the routine, feel free to start on the harder modifications from the beginning of each exercise.

As with any Pilates workout, core contraction and breathing are key, so take your time to learn the breathing patterns as they can greatly enhance the calorie burn as well as the core toning effect. Also remember that all of these motions should be done slowly and fluidly. The muscle activation required to move slowly and under control requires more coordination and burns far more calories than the same motion done quickly, with an uncontrolled swinging.

Ref: http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/workout-detail/Pilates-Workout-for-Lean-Legs-Toned-Core/c3/

Leg Lifts Pilates Exercise

The Leg Lifts Pilates Exercise is used to work your love handles. This is a great exercise whether you simply want to tone your love handles, or want to get rid of your ‘muffin top’ altogether. The Pilates Leg Lifts exercise works the:

•    Hamstrings
•    Quads
•    Abs
•    Glutes
•    Obliques

Standing Leg Lift Pilates

To perform the Standing Leg Lift Pilates Exercise:

1.    Place legs together, then shift weight to your front leg.
2.    Move your other leg backwards.
3.    Move your arms out front, to balance.
4.    Soften your front knee, and lift your back leg off the ground.
5.    Hold your leg up, and flex your foot in short bursts.
6.    Perform the exercise for a minute, then switch legs.



Ref: http://www.popworkouts.com/leg-lifts-pilates-exercise/

Now that you are aware about the right ways to perform Pilates equipments exercises, try them and have fun!

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