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Pilates Ring Exercises - Corkscrew
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Lying on the mat, have your legs extended so your knees are straight. Hold the circle firmly between your ankles and maintain firm pressure throughout the exercise. Start the exercise with your hips at 90 degrees, i.e. Feet pointing towards the ceiling. Have your arms by your side flat on the mat.
The Exercise
Inhale as you slowly circle your legs. Exhale though the second half of the circle. Imagine drawing a circle in the air with your feet. Start off with small circles and as you master the exercise make the circles bigger. Repeat 3-4 times in each direction.
Tips:
- To make the exercise more challenging make the circle larger when you circle your legs.
Lying on the mat, have your legs extended so your knees are straight. Hold the circle firmly between your ankles and maintain firm pressure throughout the exercise. Start the exercise with your hips at 90 degrees, i.e. Feet pointing towards the ceiling. Have your arms by your side flat on the mat.
The Exercise
Inhale as you slowly circle your legs. Exhale though the second half of the circle. Imagine drawing a circle in the air with your feet. Start off with small circles and as you master the exercise make the circles bigger. Repeat 3-4 times in each direction.
Tips:
- To make the exercise more challenging make the circle larger when you circle your legs.
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