Toe taps pilates: how to do it at home

Do it step by step

Lie on your back with your legs in tabletop: knees over hips, shins parallel to the mat.
Breathe in. Lower one foot and tap your toes on the mat.
Breathe out. Lift it back to tabletop.
Breathe in. Tap the other foot.
Breathe out. Lift it back up.

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

Set upLie on your back with your legs in tabletop: knees over hips, shins parallel to the mat.

Step 1Breathe in. Lower one foot and tap your toes on the mat.

Step 2Breathe out. Lift it back to tabletop.

Step 3Breathe in. Tap the other foot.

Step 4Breathe out. Lift it back up.

Feel it hereYour low belly holds your pelvis still while your leg moves.

Make it easierKeep one foot on the mat and tap with the other.

Watch outStop the tap before your low back lifts.

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

You also do it in this quick class:

Work your core, 15 minutes: Spend fifteen minutes on your back. I count every breath.

Is Toe taps good for beginners?

Yes. Toe taps sits at the Foundation level, so you meet it in week 1 of your plan. Keep one foot on the mat and tap with the other.

How long should I do Toe taps?

In a Her Pilates class you hold Toe taps for about 45 seconds. Slow down and keep the breath steady over adding time.

What should I feel in Toe taps?

Your low belly holds your pelvis still while your leg moves.

What's an easier version of Toe taps?

Keep one foot on the mat and tap with the other.

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