[sidebar]This Flamingo exercise is gentle on the joints, while helping elongate your lower body. It’s a graceful move that’s designed to tone the thighs, slim the hips, and improve your posture in minutes a day. For more Pilates moves, check out Women’s Health Big Book of Pilates! So go ahead and take a break from squats and lunges and give the Flamingo a try. Watch as Pilates expert Erika Bloom shows you how to get the most out of this amazing lower body exercise.