Pilates Exercise of the Day!

Hip Circles


Starting position:

Sitting on the mat. Legs extended at 45 degrees with your feet pointed.
 Arms shoulder width apart behind you on the mat fingers facing your body. Back extended.

Focus:

Abdominal
Back extensors
Hip flexors

Aim:

Core strength
Hip flexor strength

Movement:

Inhale: take both legs to the right.
Exhale:Circle legs down and around back to starting position.
Repeat and then swap sides.

Do:

Maintain abdominals control by narrowing your pelvis
Keep your legs straight.
Keep your back up right.