The Shape Up Challenge: Exercise at home

Cool down
Repeat the stretches you did at the beginning of this workout holding them slightly longer to give your muscles a deeper stretch. Add the following arm stretches:

Triceps stretch

Stand with your feet slightly apart and your knees soft. Bring your right arm over your head and pretend to pat yourself on the back. With the arm in that position use your left hand to gently press the right elbow back slightly. Repeat on the other side.

Hold your right arm straight out to the side and place your palm flat against a wall. Now turn your body away from the wall (45 degrees) so you are looking over your left shoulder. Next, rotate your right shoulder forwards without moving your hand. Hold for 18 to 20 seconds. Switch sides.

Shoulder stretch

Stand with your feet slightly apart and your knees soft. Hold your arms out in front of you with your palms facing away from you. Now place your right palm on the back of your left hand and use it to push the left hand further away from you. Switch sides.

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