November Week 2 Exercise and Stretch

November Week 2 Exercise and Stretch

Exercise: Russian Twists

1. Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
2. Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Your arms should be fully extended in front of you perpendicular to your torso and with the hands clasped. 
3. Twist your torso to the right side until your arms are parallel with the floor while breathing out.
4. Hold the contraction for a second and move back to the starting position while breathing out. Now move to the opposite side performing the same techniques you applied to the right side.

Stretch: Lying Trunk Twist

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent at 90 degrees, arms to sides and your abs strong.
2. Keeping knees together, drop both legs to one side in a slow and controlled manner.
3. Return to the start then repeat on opposite the side.