Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Hip Raise - Good core exercise

These days everyone knows that strengthening your "core" is essential to having a good foundation for all kinds of fitness gains. So here's a move you can try at home if you have a physio ball or the next time you're at the gym.

Lie on your back with your heels and ankles on the ball, legs straight, arms by your side. Raise your hips so that your body is in a straight line from your shoulders to your feet. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Relax. Repeat. Build up to a 30 second hold. You can also raise for a count of one or two, then lower, and repeat for 15 reps.

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