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Pilates Workout with Exercise Ball and Pilates Ring

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Updated May 10, 2010

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Arm Toning Set with the Pilates Ring
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Pilates Ring - Low

(c)2009, Marguerite Ogle
To finish, do a set of arm toning exercises with the Pilates ring. This might look like it's just for the arms but the abs, back, and shoulders are working too.
  • With your Pilates ring in hand, adjust your posture so that you are standing straight and tall.
    Your legs can be in Pilates V,which is legs together and rotated slightly outward at the top so that the heels are together and feet make a V shape. They can also be in parallel position.

  • Pull your abs in and point your sit bones toward the floor.

  • Relax your shoulders and send energy out through the top of your head.

  • Low Ring: Your arms are straight and your palms are flat against the handles of the ring. Hold the ring in front of your thighs.

  • Pulse the ring 8 - 10 times, controlling the release each time. Keep your shoulders down and your chest open.

  • Mid and High Ring: Continue the same pattern taking the ring to the mid position, straight in front of your chest, and then to the high diagonal.
Get detailed instructions for Arm Toning with the Ring plus two more exercises

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