This exercise works both your upper and lower abs. Start by lying on your back, keep your left knee bent and straighten your right leg. Place your hands behind your head and crunch up lifting your right leg keeping it straight and strong. Crunch up and down. Do 2-3 sets of 16-20 reps on eachContinue reading “Crunch with a leg raise”
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Side Lunge
This exercise tones your hamstrings, glutes, inner thighs, lower back and core. Start by standing straight holding a dumbbell in each hand. Choose the weight you prefer. Lunge down to the right side. Make sure to keep your abdominal muscles tight and do not let the knee go over your foot. Your back should beContinue reading “Side Lunge”
Plank Row
This exercise works your entire body making this plank more challenging. it works your arms, back, core and glutes. Begin in a plank position holding dumbbells. You can choose the weight you prefer. I use 3kg. Keep your legs wider than hip-width apart. Engage your core and glutes and lift your left arm rowing backContinue reading “Plank Row”
Bow pose
This exercise stretches your legs, arms and shoulders. It also strengthens and adds flexibility to the back and opens the chest. Start by lying face down on your mat with your forehead resting on the mat. Bend your knees and bring your feet toward your glutes and hold on to your ankles with your hands.Continue reading “Bow pose”
Balance exercise
This exercise is great for improving balance. It works your core, legs and arms. Begin by standing with feet parallel and hip width apart. Make sure to stand tall. Stare at something in front of you to help you stay focused. Keep your core muscles tucked in as you begin to shift your weight ontoContinue reading “Balance exercise”
Glute exercise
This is a great bum shaper! It is tough which is why I like it. Start on all fours then slowly lift your left leg out to the side keeping it hip level and extend backwards, then bring it back to the side again and drop your leg back to starting position and repeat. RememberContinue reading “Glute exercise”
Side plank with a side crunch
Can you tell that planks are my favourite exercise? I find them the best for your abs and love doing all different variations. This exercise is a continuation from last weeks exercise which was a side plank with a leg raise. This side plank is a great full body shaper. It engages your core, obliques,Continue reading “Side plank with a side crunch”
Side plank with a leg raise exercise
This exercise is a great full-body shaper. It engages your core, obliques, quads, shoulders, wrists and glutes. Start by positioning yourself in the plank position. Then place your right hand in the middle of your mat and push your hips up. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to your heels.Continue reading “Side plank with a leg raise exercise”
Standing Glute kickbacks Exercise
This exercise shapes, tones and lifts your glutes. Begin by standing straight with a dumb bell in each hand. I used 4kg; you can use the weight you prefer. Start by holding your abs in tight, always to protect your lower back. Balance on your right leg and lift your left leg behind you, keepingContinue reading “Standing Glute kickbacks Exercise”
Balance pose exercise
This balancing exercise strengthens and works your entire body. It works your core, glutes, hamstrings, ankles, calves and shoulders. Balance exercises improve your posture and agility. Start by standing with your arms overhead with palms facing each other. Then start to lean forward, lifting your right leg back. Your body should be parallel to theContinue reading “Balance pose exercise”