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Getting fit fast

Want to get the nice body for yourself?
Here i'll share with you body-sculpting moves that will make your body fit and trim and to achieve that dream body of yours.

Sculpted Calves
#1 Stand with your feet comfortably apart.
Keep your knees slightly bent.
#2 Sink your body slightly to the floor and then propel yourself upwards as high as possible.
Make sure to point your toes as you reach the peak of your jump.


Land as lightly and quietly as possible, with the balls of your feet touching the ground first.

Shapely Thighs - Squat with side raise
Aim to do 3 sets of 15 reps each
#1 Stand with feet wide apart.
Keeping your back straight, squat as low as possible.
Hold your arms out straight in front of you to help keep your balance.
#2 Bring yourself back to standing position.
As you straighten up, kick your right leg to the side.
Bring your right leg down.
Repeat #1 and this time, kick yoyr left leg to the side.

Perky Butt - Hip rolls with leg extension
Aim to do three sets of 15 reps each
#1 Lie with your back flat on the mat.
Hold a small sponge ball between your knees. Your feet should be hip-width apart.
Keep hands at the side.
#2 On your exhale, lift your but and lower back off the floor.
Keep your shoulders on the ground.
Make sure your thighs and torso form a straight line.
#3 Inhale. Raise your left leg when you exhale.
Note that your left leg, hip and torso should form a straight line.
Hold pose for 3 counts and bring your leg down.
Return to #1 and work on your right leg.

Washboard Abs - Side obliques plank
Aim to hold for 15 second on each side
#1 Lie on your left side with your left elbow propping you up.
Make sure your left elbow is bent at an angle slightly more than 90 degrees.
#2 On the next exhale, swing your right arm up and lift your body up.
Your legs, hip, torso and head should form a straight line.
Keep your left elbow at 90 degrees. Breathe normally.
Hold this position for up to 15 seconds before bringing your body down.
Repeat on the right side.

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