Today’s routine targets your core, hips, thighs and your butt. Remember to engage your abdominals at all times and to keep your shoulders and your hips square. This Pilates on the mat exercise is one of my client’s favorites, I hope it will also be your favorite routine!
The Bycicle.
1-Lie on your side using a rolled towel. Your legs should be straight and your feet pointed.
2-Move both legs in front of you, so you can see your toes in front of you. Keep your back straight and move your other arm in front of you, rest your palm down.
3-Raise the top leg to hip level, and bend your knee into your chest.
4-Inhale and begin to move the leg, doing the bicycling movement.Breathe normally.
5-Do 10 repetitions in one direction,then repeat 10 more in the opposite direction.
6-Do 1 or 2 sets in both directions. Always rest in between the sets.
