Many people are not new to yoga training, but when it comes to pilates, which is similar to it, few people are aware of it. Although some people do this kind of training, they are still confused about the difference between it and yoga. In fact, they are both physical and mental exercises, many of which are done on the mat, and both focus on the rhythm of breathing. In terms of training effects, pilates focuses more on muscle toning, while yoga focuses more on meditation.
Pilates is more specific and incorporates a variety of exercises and even dance elements. Elements like yoga, tai chi and ballet are all represented in it. Long-term adherence to pilates training can effectively improve physical functions, as well as enhance one's temperament and create a perfect shape. For ladies in particular, pilates training over a long period of time can help them to gain an elegant temperament.
Pilates training is also a corrective exercise that can effectively improve our shape and even help us to grow our leg lines. With long-term training, it is possible to develop long and slender legs.
If you don't have the time to go to the gym, or if you are forced to do so because of financial constraints, then this set of moves will be the best choice for your fitness.
I. Single leg circle movements
Lie flat on the floor with your legs bent and your feet gripping the ground, arms flat and close to the ground, palms facing down. Slowly lift one leg, tense the back of the foot and perform a circle movement in the air. Keep the raised leg straight and the instep and calf line in a straight line during this process. After a few repetitions, switch sides of the exercise.
Ii. Single leg back stance
Keep your upper body upright and kneel on the floor with your thighs and calves at ninety degrees, hands on the floor, supported on the floor, jaw slightly lifted, keeping your back straight. Slowly lift one leg upwards in a back stance, bending the raised leg slightly in the process and trying to keep the knee from touching the floor as the leg falls. When the leg is lifted, try to back pedal as far as possible. After several repetitions, switch sides.
Iii. Ninety degree bending movement
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart on the floor and grasp the earlobes on each side with both hands. Keep the lower body upright and unbent. The upper body does a bending and bowing movement, keeping the waist and back line upright during the process, so that the upper body and legs are at a ninety-degree right angle before rising again to a standing position, repeating the bending movement several times.
Four, single leg lift movements
First, support yourself on the ground as if you were doing a push-up, with your toes on the ground, supported on the ground by the strength of your palms, without bending your elbows. The entire back line and leg line are in a straight line, then slowly lift one leg as far up as possible. Keep the leg line upright during the process. After several repetitions, perform a side change exercise.
Get the above exercises into your training routine. With the accumulation of training, you will be able to achieve slim and long legs, no matter how bad your legs were before. These pilates moves are the sure-fire way to achieve long legs.