Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes out, hands on hips. Squat until thighs are parallel to floor, then lift both heels (as shown). Lower heels for 1 rep. Repeat Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hands on hips. Squat, then stand and forcefully bring right leg across and in front of body, leading with heel, as if kicking a ball, left arm swinging in front, right arm behind (as shown). Return to start. Switch sides to complete 1 rep. Repeat. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Squat deeply, extending arms behind torso. Stand, then raise left leg and lower chest until parallel to floor, extending arms forward (as shown). Hold for 1 count, then return to start. Switch sides to complete 1 rep. Repeat. Squat with back to wall, feet together, thighs parallel to floor, hands on hips. Maintain back and butt contact with wall as you lift left knee toward chest (as shown). Return to start. Switch leg to complete 1 rep. Repeat. Go low: Drive butt back (as though sitting on a chair), keeping thighs parallel to floor and knees over toes. Get grounded: Position feet shoulder-width apart and slightly turned out with your weight on heels. You should be able to wiggle toes. Open up: Place hands behind head. Lift chest, and draw shoulders back and down. Stay in line: Keep a neutral spine without arching your back; engage your stomach.
All of these moves can easily be done in your home. Try and do 15 reps each and repeat the cycle for 3 rounds. Have fun and good luck!
xxo
Lisa
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