Do Leg circles at home.

Lie on your back, one foot on the mat, the other leg reaching to the ceiling.

Position
On your back
Works
Core, Mobility, Legs
Level
Foundation, week 1
In class
About 40 seconds
Leg circles: the Her Pilates instructor in the pose

Do it step by step

  1. Lie on your back, one foot on the mat, the other leg reaching to the ceiling.
  2. Breathe in. Circle your leg across your body and up.
  3. Breathe out. Circle it down and around. Keep your hips still.

Hear your teacher cue it

These are the lines I say in your class, recorded for the app. Press play and move with them.

Set upLie on your back, one foot on the mat, the other leg reaching to the ceiling.

Breathe inBreathe in. Circle your leg across your body and up.

Breathe outBreathe out. Circle it down and around. Keep your hips still.

Feel it, ease it, stay safe

Feel it hereYour hip moves freely while your pelvis stays quiet.
Make it easierBend the top knee and draw smaller circles.
Watch outKeep the circles small enough that your hips stay still.

Find it in your plan

Your 28-day plan unlocks one level a week. Leg circles belongs to the Foundation level, so it joins your classes in week 1. Start it on day 1.

You also do it in these quick classes:

Your questions about Leg circles

Is Leg circles good for beginners?
Yes. Leg circles sits at the Foundation level, so you meet it in week 1 of your plan. Bend the top knee and draw smaller circles.
How long should I do Leg circles?
In a Her Pilates class you hold Leg circles for about 40 seconds. Slow down and keep the breath steady over adding time.
What should I feel in Leg circles?
Your hip moves freely while your pelvis stays quiet.
What's an easier version of Leg circles?
Bend the top knee and draw smaller circles.

Do Leg circles with a mini you.

Watch her do it first, then move together while I count your breath. Your first class is free.

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