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Move of the Day

By implementing these moves into your daily routine you will begin to see noticeable changes in your body and an improved mental focus!
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Move of the Day: Side Plank With Leg Lift
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Incorporate this move into your regular exercise regimen or just take a few minutes to give it a try. Each day will be a different move so you can perform each exercise back to back (forming a routine) or individually. By implementing these moves into your daily routine you will begin to see noticeable changes in your body and an improved mental focus!

Benefits:
  • Improves core strength and shoulder stability.
  • Burns fat while toning the entire body.
  • Increases strength in hips, which can help to relieve low back pain.
  • Defines abdominal muscles.
  • Improves posture.

How to do it:

  1. Come onto your side with feet stacked on top of one another and elbow directly below shoulder.

  • Lift hips off the ground and extend top arm directly above shoulder. Once you have found stability, lift top leg up. Keep your core engaged and maintain a straight back the entire time.

  • Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute each side. Try to include this move into your daily routine.

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