Week 4: Shape-Up Challenge

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Shape-Up Challenge Week 4

 

Three exercises as follows:

Each body weight exercise is done for 1 minute, the circuit is repeated 3 times.
Total exercise time is 9 minutes.

 

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1. Seal Jumping Jack

 

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  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms extended out to your sides, parallel with the floor, palms facing forward. (A)
  • Jump your feet open as if you were doing a jumping jack, and simultaneously bring your arms in front of your chest and clap your hands. (B)
  • Immediately return to the starting position.

 

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2.  Genie Squat

 

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  • Stand with your head facing forward and your chest held up and out. Place your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider.
  • Cross your hands in front of you (like a “genie”) to help keep your balance. Sit back and down like you’re sitting into an imaginary chair.
  • Repeat for the minute. For beginners: Start by using a chair and sit into it. Keep the same form as above, press your weight back into your heels and stand up.

 

 

 

3.  Sprinter sit up

 

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  • Sit with your legs extended and feet pointed. Arms by your side, and elbows bent at 90-degrees.
  • Bring the right knee towards the left elbow, then lower the right leg to start position.
  • Bring the left knee towards the right elbow, then lower the left leg to start position.
  • Continue to alternate sides for the minute.

 

Enjoy your exercising!

 

Anna