Lunge with twist

Activates muscles of the legs and stomach and develops strength and coordination used in everyday movements like turning and stepping.

Intensity: Moderate
Recommended repetitions: 10-15 each leg

Before you get into your workout it’s important to warm up. Just 5 minutes of light activity is all you need. Things like:

Walking
Jogging on the spot
Pumping your arms
Shoulder rolls
Controlled punches
Circular ‘windmill’ arm movements in the air.

  1. Hold a weight/water bottle in your hands
  2. Step forward to complete a lunge – bend your knees to approximately 90 degrees as you reach the full range
  3. Keep your torso upright and your core engaged
  4. Twist to the left and then the right – try for your full range of motion here
  5. Push off from your front leg to return to the starting position
  6. Repeat, alternating legs

After your workout, cool down by following any of the above activities, again for 5 minutes. This is also a great time to stretch your muscles holding each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Make sure you hold at a point where you can feel the stretch but you shouldn’t feel discomfort or pain. Don’t bounce through these, just slow steady movements.

Disclaimer: If you have been inactive for a while, have heart disease, or a close relative with heart disease or if you have other major health problems, or are pregnant, please check with your doctor before following these workouts.

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