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Pilates Magic Circle

Here are free Pilates magic circle exercises, as well as information on magic circles. The Magic circles, also known as fitness circle, workout ring, exercise ring, etc., add light resistance to pilates exercises and help target specific muscle groups. They are often used to help tone the arms and thighs, and increase the core strength challenge of an exercise.
Standing Leg Press with the Pilates Ring (magic circle)
This is a standing Pilates exercises that targets the inner thighs, along with working the hips and abs.
Upper Body Toning Set with the Pilates Ring
The Pilates magic circle offers some of the best arm, chest, and shoulder toning exercises. This is a simple set of exercises that works all parts of the upper body.
Do Roll Up with the Pilates Ring
Roll up is a great classic Pilates exercise. It works the abs like nothing else. Add the Pilates ring, or magic circle, to the exercise and learn even more from roll up.
Straight Arm Floor Press with the Magic Circle
This Pilates Magic Circle exercise is a wonderful all-in-one for the arms, the abdominals and the back.
Before You Buy a Magic Circle
Due to their popularity, there is a confusing array of brands and styles of magic circles available. If you are thinking of buying a magic circle, alias fitness circle, exercise ring, workout ring, etc., review this brief Magic Circle Buyers Guide for some insight into what to know and look for before you buy.
Arms Back - Pilates with Magic Circle
This Pilates Magic Circle exercise opens the chest and shoulders as it strengthens and tones the arms and upper back. It is especially good for the back of the arms, the triceps.
Rainbow - Pilates with Magic Circle
Rainbow is a Pilates mat exercise that targets the hips and thighs, especially the inner and outer thigh. Lying on your side will require a good bit of core strength and stabilization effort from the abdominals as well. You can do Rainbow with, or without, a magic circle.
Seated Legs - Pilates with Magic Circle
This is the perfect Pilates exercise to tone the inner thigh, and lift the pelvic floor. Seated Legs is done with the Magic Circle, or sometimes using a fitness ball. Instructions for this exercise are part of the free Pilates exercise series at pilates.about.com.
Straight Arms - Pilates with Magic Circle
Use the Pilates Magic Circle for this simple resistance exercise that tones the shoulders, arms and chest. Straight Arm Press is also an excellent way to test your scapular stabilization, and put your core strength to work as you keep your torso stable while exercising the arms.

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