How to Do Leg Slides

Leg slides are a good pilates cool down. Really you can use it as a cool down for any workout. It's calming and relaxing and with bring your heart rate back down to normal. The steps are very easy won't take up too much or your time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle and your feet flat on the ground. Hold your arms at your sides with palms facing down. Regulate your breathing. Take deep breaths in and out.

2. Exhale as you extend one leg by letting the heel slide away from your body. Only move it as far as it will go before your back arching changes. You don't want the movement to arch your back or make it completely flat. The back should remain neutral.

3. Inhale and exhale as you bring your heel back up to start position. Switch legs and repeat. Do this exercise 6-12 times.

[voliegurl]

on 1/3/2009 Hmmm, my new year's tip! Thanks for reminding me to start! 5* and recommendation!

[3CMom]

on 1/2/2009 I love it!

[brantsbabe]

on 1/2/2009 Thanks so much. Great exercise.

[Mitestarossa]

on 1/2/2009 Thanks a lot for the tips!

[sixstring2slim]

on 1/2/2009 I can even do this, Great way to cool down! ~ CB