The Standing Leg Press

• For this exercise, you will need a Pilates Magic Circle. The circle can be bought anywhere that sells Pilates equipment. Place the circle against your right ankle and shin and hold it in place with the inside of your left leg, which will be slightly off the floor. You can hold onto a chair or bar if you have difficulty balancing at first. Squeeze the circle with your left leg. This will work your inner thighs as well as your core as you balance. Do five to 10 reps per side.
  
  

The Standing Rolling Like a Ball

• The standing variation of rolling like a ball will strengthen your abs, your legs, and will improve your balance and flexibility. This may be difficult at first because you will need to balance on one leg. Stick with it and stand near a wall in case you need to catch yourself. Lift your left leg off the floor and bend your knee to waist height. At the same time you will bring your arms forward, interlace your fingers, and round your shoulders forward. Allow your neck to tilt down. Stand back up straight and place your foot back on the floor. Do five to 10 reps per side.
  Once you have mastered this you can add a forward lunge between the reps by stepping forward with the leg you have lifted and bending your knees toward the floor. You'll arms will go out to your sides at shoulder height as you do this. It is probably best if you do not attempt this at first because it requires some extra balance and leg strength to lunge forward like this.
  
  

The Spider

• A nice stretching standing exercise in Pilates that involves your calf muscles while stretching your arms, back and chest is the Spider. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and face a wall. Put your hands shoulder-width apart against the wall. Adjust your distance so that your elbows can bend slightly with your palms flat on the wall. Walk your fingers up the wall like little spiders until they are fully extended overhead. Lift your heels off the floor and continue reaching up toward the ceiling. Allow your shoulders to open back so that your chest is stretching. Hold for 30 seconds or as long as you can keep your heels up. Do two to three times if you cannot hold for the full 30 seconds comfortably.