Five Pilates Workouts for a Toned Body to Sculpt and Refine Your Physique Towards Perfection

Double Leg Stretch

The double leg stretch focuses on strengthening the core muscles while improving bodily coordination. In this exercise, the idea is to stretch the body ‘long’ while maintaining abdominal activation, resulting in a pleasant blend of strength and flexibility.

Start on your back, with your knees bent and pulled into the chest, and your head and shoulders lifted off the mat. As you exhale, stretch your arms back by your ears and your legs out to a 45-degree angle, locking your core in as you do so. Inhale to circle your arms around and hug your knees back into your chest.