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2. Plié side stretch. This move is designed to tone your inner thighs whilst improving balance and grace. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and turn them out to the sides. Your arms should be slightly rounded (as if you're holding a large beach ball) and below your waist in front of you. Breathe in, then as you exhale, bend your knees outwards while raising your arms up and out to the sides until they are at shoulder-height and straight, but not locked. Continue the move by lowering your right arm down so your right hand rests on your right thigh and raise your left arm up and over your head. Feel the stretch down your left side as you lean to the right. Lastly, extend your left leg so that your left arm and left leg form a diagonal straight line. Return to the start position. Do four repetitions on each side.

3. Hamstring and calf stretch. This aims to work your buttocks, hips, calves and inner thighs. Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you and your toes pointing up to the ceiling. Rest the heel of your right foot on top of the toes of your left foot. Sit up very tall and then bend forward from your hips towards your knees. You may extend your arms straight out, but remember not to hunch over. Return to neutral position before repeating on the other side. Do one repetition on each side.

4. Complete spinal stretch. Lie on the floor with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor and your arms out to the sides at shoulder level. Slowly drop your knees to the left as you turn your head and torso to the right. Then, extend your right leg to touch your left hand. Hold for 30 seconds. Do two repetitions on each side.

5. Scissor beats.This move is great for toning the abs and legs. Lie on your back with your legs straight up in the air so that your soles face the ceiling. Place your hands under your tailbone and contract your abs. Make a V shape with your legs and then in a smooth motion, cross your left leg in front of your right leg, then switch sides in a scissor-like motion. Do eight repetitions.

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