SQUAT JACKS
Benefits:
By adding a bend of the knees to a standard jumping jack, this all time favourite move becomes a tough leg and bum booster. It makes great cardio exercise too, which is great for burning off any Christmas indulgence!
How to do it:
- Stand with your feet close together, hands touching the sides of your head, and lower down into a narrow squat so that your weight shifts back to your heels.
- Staying low, push off your heels and jump your feet wide, landing in a wide squat position. Lift and jump back to the start position. Continue jumping your feet out and in with a squat as fast as you can.
- Try doing 3 intervals of 20 seconds, with a 10 second rest period in between. As you progress, you can increase the number of sets and/or time interval.