Pilates Prepares You For The Holidays
With the festive seasons just around the corner
, there's no better time than now to get yourself back into shape again. There will be the season's best fashions to choose from. What will you be wearing for your November and December corporate parties and family events? You will be wanting to look your very best. You will want to fit right into your favourite pair of jeans, your body-hugging tube dress or your sexy LBD (little black dress). Begin right now by following the exercises below for your best-looking self this upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.For awesome abs, practise the Plank
Lie face down with legs extended, forearms resting on the floor shoulder-width apart, hands in fists. Pull your navel up into your spine, tuck your toes under and lift your hips off the floor so that your body forms a straight line from head to heels. Actively maintain a firm centre, with navel to spine, and your buttocks and legs squeezed tightly together behind you. Your neck maintains perfect alignment with the rest of the body. Breathe normally as you hold for 30 seconds at a time. Lower to rest in between sets.
For brilliant perky buns, perform the Single Leg Lift
Kneeling on hands and knees, hands are shoulder-width apart, knees aligned under hips. Keep head relaxed, neck in line with the spine. Extend one leg behind, toes pointed touching the floor lightly, without letting the hip or shoulder dip as you hold your leg out. As you exhale, scoop in your abs, tighten your right buttock and lift extended right leg up to hip height. Lift and lower in a slow, controlled movement. Rotate your toes so that they point outwards and hold in your lifted position for 3 counts before lowering on the inhale. Repeat 12 reps on each side.
For taut thighs, execute the Shoulder Bridge
Lie on your back in neutral spine, with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Your arms are extended along your sides. Inhale as you press down through your feet to lengthen your spine and press your hips up. You will come to a bridge position on your shoulders with your knees, hips and shoulders in one line. Your abs and hamstrings should be well-engaged. Pause at the top of the bridge to lift one leg off the mat. Straighten this lifted leg as you point it to the ceiling. Exhale as you lower the straight leg to the floor pointing towards the wall opposite of you. Inhale to kick the straight leg upward while flexing your foot. Bend the knee and place the foot on the floor (starting position) before switching legs and repeating the sequence with the other leg.
For total satisfaction, take charge of your body and your holidays this winter
Joseph Pilates believes that strengthening the body naturally leads to a strengthening of the mind. When you gain control of your body, you feel empowered to take charge of the other areas of your life; in the way you dress, the way you feel and the way you celebrate love and life.
"Every woman deserves to enjoy the body confidence that comes from feeling sexy, lithe and toned. This holiday season, make it one to remember as your best yet!"
Copyright (c) 2011 Claudel Kuek
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