Exercise of the Week - Side Leg Lifts
Wednesday August 19, 2009
Side Leg Lifts work all of the abdominals, especially the hard to target obliques, as well as the thighs. Here, the abdominals are fully engaged to lift the legs and to stabilize the position. This is a great way to develop your core strength and balance.
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Comments
I am wondering if this exercise would get rid of my big ol hips? I hate when I stand in front of the mirror and see the spread, spreading more each day. I am trying to lose some weight and have went on nutrisystem so maybe pilates would help too. Thanks for the info.
Unfortunately, spot reduction has proven to be a myth. You have to lose weight all over your body with the combination of diet and exercise. That said, Pilates is good exercise, and it does help shape the body – being famous for creating a long, lean look because of its emphasis on balanced muscle development and not bulking up.