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If you're enrolled in a Pilates class or are doing it by yourself through a Pilates workout DVD michael kors handbags clearance , you might wonder what a Pilates ring is and what it's actually used for. With his penchant for getting information from the most unusual sources to craft his fitness equipment, Joseph Pilates got the inspiration for his power ring from a beer keg ring. Also known as the magic circle, this Pilates equipment is made of metal that is coated, flexible and lightweight. It has pads on both the inner and outer circles so hands can be placed comfortably, depending on the muscles that need to be engaged for a particular exercise. A Pilates ring adds resistance to the basic Pilates mat exercises and works toward giving the body a lean michael kors bags outlet , toned look. A versatile tool, the magic circle can be done with full-body Pilates regimens or to simply strengthen and develop specific body parts such as the core, arms or chest.
If you want to work your chest, you can do the chest press ring exercise using the Pilates ring. Lie down on the mat with your face towards the ceiling. Depending on where you are comfortable, you can bend your knees with your feet flat on the floor or keep them straight on the floor. Position the Pilates ring in front of your chest cheap michael kors handbags , holding the handles with your hands. Put your palms against the outer part of the handles, keeping your fingers pointed upwards. Keep your elbows bent, facing out to the sides. Press your palms toward each other as you pulse the ring with your arms. When you do the presses, make sure that your back is flat on the floor and your hands remain open. Do at least a 100 presses without arching your back or neck. You are working your chest and arm muscles in this exercise and "cheating" in order to do a few more reps will ruin your purpose.
If you want to work your chest, you can do the chest press ring exercise using the Pilates ring. Lie down on the mat with your face towards the ceiling. Depending on where you are comfortable, you can bend your knees with your feet flat on the floor or keep them straight on the floor. Position the Pilates ring in front of your chest cheap michael kors handbags , holding the handles with your hands. Put your palms against the outer part of the handles, keeping your fingers pointed upwards. Keep your elbows bent, facing out to the sides. Press your palms toward each other as you pulse the ring with your arms. When you do the presses, make sure that your back is flat on the floor and your hands remain open. Do at least a 100 presses without arching your back or neck. You are working your chest and arm muscles in this exercise and "cheating" in order to do a few more reps will ruin your purpose.