Insider's Guide to Pilates
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Pages in this Story:
- Try It Now
- 1. The Hundred
- 2. Roll-Down
- 3. Single-Leg Circle
- 4. Rolling Like a Ball
- 5. Single-Leg Stretch
- 6. Spine Stretch Forward
- 7. Side Kicks Front
- Get It Right
- Our Favorite Pilates DVDs
2. Roll-Down
Works abs
Sit tall with knees bent and feet on the mat, legs hip-width apart. Place hands behind thighs, keeping elbows wide. Inhale and begin to roll back toward the mat, curling your pelvis under and pressing your lower back into the floor. Stop halfway down, when your arms are almost straight. Hold this position for 3 breaths (deepen your abs with each exhale), then roll back up to sitting position. Do 3 times.
Next: 3. Single-Leg Circle
