Keep your mind on Pilates. Keep your body toned…and try… double leg toe taps

Exercise of the week!Starting position: Supine position with your arms extended over your shoulders towards the ceiling and with the knees in a tabletop position.

Execution: Inhale and during exhalation lower your legs to tap your toes on the ground while extending your arms above your head. Return to starting position.

Cues

  • Legs remain steadily bent at 90°
  • Belly button towards the spine
  • Legs are extended diagonally above your head
  • Lower your legs as much as your PH supports you
  • Avoid lordosis

Purpose

  • Pelvic stabilization
  • Core strengthening
  • Coordination
  • Synchronization

Dimoutsos Evangelos, Personal Trainer, AthensTrainers® Associate