28 TIPTOE SQUAT Muscles exercised: legs 1. Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width apart and your arms extended forward. 2. Keeping your back straight, lower your hips by bending your knees no further than 90 degrees. Now, slowly raise your heels off the ground and stand on your toes. Briefly hold the position, then return to your original stance. › 10 to 15 reps, three to five sets with 60 seconds of rest between sets TIP Extending your arms helps you keep your balance while you are on your toes. MY EXERCISES DONKEY KICK Muscles exercised: abs, legs, arms 1. Get on all fours. Place your hands directly under your shoulders and tuck your chin so that you are looking between your hands. 2. Kick both feet up into the air. Use your arms to stabilize your body in the air. Return to your original position. › 10 to 15 reps, three to five sets with 60 seconds of rest between sets. x 15 TIP At the highest point of the jump, your heels, back and head should be in line. Text Inge Fuchs Photos Hanno Meier x
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