STOTT PILATES Sepbember 2009


Exercise of the Month: Toe Taps

Targets abs, hips & thighs

STARTING POSITION

  • Begin seated in the Spine Supporter with your spine curved into the C-shape by engaging abdominals.
    Lift one leg at a time to a table top position, keeping your hands on the floor.

EXERCISE

To prepare, inhale…

  • EXHALE Keeping abdominals contracted and knees bent, lower one leg while touching the floor with your toes.
  • INHALE Lift your leg, keeping knee bent.

    Complete 5 repetitions with each leg, alternating sides

Remember to start your workout with a warm-up routine. Go to www.stottpilates.com/warmup.

This exercise is excerpted from the Easy Start Poster included FREE with the purchase of a Spine Supporter or Spine Supporter Combo.

Find more exercises in the STOTT PILATES Manual Library comprised of over 10 titles that document the entire STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire.


Remember to start your workout with a warm-up routine. Go to stottpilates.com and click on warm up for a detailed description.

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If you experience pain or discomfort during exercise, stop immediately and consult your doctor. To reduce risk of injury, never force or strain during exercise.

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