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Free Pilates Online
Leg Exercises
These free Pilates online exercises are great for those looking to tone their legs and improve the overall leg muscles. Follow the free pilates illustrations and read the instructions below each Pilates exercise picture.
If you would prefer following instructions from a DVD, feel free to look at my recommendation for the best DVD system for Pilates. Are you ready to get started and get slimmer, more toned legs?
Free Pilates Illustrations for Leg Exercises
1. Lie on your side and keep your hips stacked up in perfect line.
2. Angle both your legs so your feet at a little forward, but your legs must remain straight. You body should look like a slightly bent pipe.
3. Raise the upper leg by about 45 cm (1 1/2 foot) without unstacking your hips.
4. Rotate your leg clockwise, slowly, as if you were tracing the circumference of a large beach ball with your toes.
5. Make 5 rotations then switch direction.
Note: When you are done all 3 leg exercises shown on this page, switch over to the other side and repeat.
Online Pilates Exercises
1. Lie on your side and keep your hips stacked up in perfect line.
2. Angle both your legs so your feet at a little forward, but your legs must remain straight. You body should look like a slightly bent pipe.
3. Raise the upper leg by about 12 cm (6 inches) without unstacking your hips.
4. Rotate your leg clockwise, slowly, as if you were tracing the circumference of a honey melon with your toes.
5. Make 5 rotations then switch direction.
Note: When you are done all 3 leg exercises shown on this page, switch over to the other side and repeat.
Free Pilates Online Exercise for Leg Work-Out
1. Lie on your side and bring your knees forward with your legs together.
2. Keep your hips stacked up in perfect line.
3. Keeping your feet in contact, lift the upper knee.
4. Bring the knee back down and repeat 9 other times.
Note: When you are done all 3 leg exercises shown on this page, switch over to the other side and repeat.
View some advanced free Pilates illustrations for abdominal muscles
View other Pilates sample exercises for abs
View my recommendations for the best Pilates DVD and video systems
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You should talk to a doctor before starting a new exercise program such as the one on this page. Never attempt to perform exercises that are beyond your current state of flexibility, health, etc.
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