Need motivation to get in shape? Fear not, every Sunday we will be giving you a workout to follow three times a week. This week Catherine Williams from Pure Box puts you through your paces with an Abs & Core work out. #EWGetsFit
Knee plank tap out(repeat six times. Four sets)
Tips: Belly tight, squeeze butt and neck long
Side plank touches (repeat eight times then swap sides. Four sets)
Tips: Knees together, body straight and long lines
The dead bug (eight times each side. Hug knees and repeat. Four sets)
Tips: Make sure your back doesn’t arch. Alternate arm and leg stretch out
Sit and reach (eight each side. Four sets)
Tips: Back flat, legs up and crossed. Reach up, twist round, centre and back
Hip lift (eight times. Four sets)
Tips: Breathe in and as you breath out bring your belly in and push your heels to the ceiling
Cat stretch (1 min)
Tips: Hand under shoulders, knees under hips. Pull belly button in and lift
Stretch (30 seconds each side)
Tips: Take right leg behind your left and slide away. Bring hands forward and stretch
Hip flexers
Tips: Foot forward, raise head up
Quad stretch
Tips: Hold for at least 30 seconds on each side
Side stretch
Tips: Hold for at least 30 seconds on each side
Tricep stretch
Tips: Hold for at least 30 seconds on each side
Chest stretch
Tips: Hold for at least 30 seconds on each side
To book a class with Pure Box at the James & Alex Studio, visit jamesandalex.com
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Video: Farooq Salik
Video Editing: Surajit Dutta
Music: youtube.com/channel/UClXvkCdqw-iZesneHc79tVw