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Saturday 11th February 2012

Exercises for 'Profile 1'

Exercise 1, Leg Extension


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Exercise the lower body.

  1. Sitting with good posture on the chair.
  2. Back straight and abdominals pulled in tight.
  3. Feet flat on the floor a hip-width distance apart.
  4. Arms by your side.
  5. Lift one leg off the chair and straighten it, then lower back to a 90 degree angle.
  6. Repeat 8-12 times, then work on other leg.


Exercise 2, Box Press


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Exercise the upper body.

  1. On all fours on the floor.
  2. Place your hands underneath your shoulders and fingers facing forwards.
  3. Your knees directly under your hips making a box shape.
  4. Slowly bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the floor.
  5. Hold then slowly push back up.
  6. Keeping abdominals pulled in tight.
  7. Repeat 8-12 times.


Exercise 3, Seated Waist Trimmer


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Exercise the abdominals and waist.

  1. Sitting with good posture on the chair.
  2. Extended arms out in front at shoulder height.
  3. Clasp hands together.
  4. Feet firmly on the floor.
  5. From the waist, twist to the side as if you were hitting a bat.
  6. Come back to the centre, then twist to opposite side.
  7. Keep belly button pulled in tight to spine as you twist.
  8. Repeat 8-12 times.


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