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The ultimate legs, bums and tums workout

by Jacqui Ripley
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Single arm crunchies
Lie on your back with your knees bent and hips wide apart with feet flat on the floor. Press your lower back firmly into the floor – there should be no arching of the back. Pull your abdominals in and keep your head in line with your spine. Place right hand behind your head. Place your left hand on the front of your left thigh and breathe in. Breathe out as you slowly raise your shoulders off the floor. As you do so, slide your left hand as close to your knee as you can. Keep your right elbow back. Hold briefly then breathe in as you slowly lower your shoulders to the floor, without relaxing your tummy muscles. Brush the floor with your shoulders and repeat. Complete a set and repeat with your left hand cupping your head and your right hand reaching for your right knee.

Leg work
‘Our legs are exercised daily with walking and stair climbing which is the sure-fire route for well toned legs,’ says McClurey. ‘But an area which is not toned habitually are the inner thighs, which can otherwise blight the outline of a strong pair of legs.’

Inner thigh raises
Lie on your right side with your back straight, hips square and feet together. Keep your head, shoulder, knees and ankles aligned. Pull your abdominals in. Place your left leg on the floor at right angles to your body. Keep your right leg straight and flex your foot so that your toes are towards you. Rest your head on your right hand. Place your left hand on the floor in front of you for support and breathe in. Breathe out as you slowly raise your right leg as high as is comfortable. Keep your leg straight and foot parallel to the floor. Hold briefly, then breathe in as you lower your leg so that your foot is about two inches from the floor and still parallel to it. Complete a set, then turn to your left side and repeat using your left leg.



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