EXERCISES FOR WOMEN

A fantastic full-body workout for womenNovember 16, 2007
Enough of the side lying raises and boring gym exercises! Here's a new age workout put together to get you into sizzling shape just in time for the party season.
You will need:1- Dyna-Band2- Stability Ball3- Mat4- Training shoes
The band and stability ball are available at sports stores.
Cardio Power
This segment is going to help you burn the flab!
Pick any exercise of the following (a combination works even better):1- Power Walk2- Aerobics classes3- Swim4- Cycle
These exercises should be done five to six days per week for a minimum of 30 minutes at a brisk pace.
The New Age Workout
This workout helps to tighten and tone your muscles, improve posture and balance. It will make you appear lean and fit! Perform this workout three days a week. Feel free to workout to peppy music. Just make sure it does not distract you from following the exercise techniques properly.
Warming Up:
The warm up is a must as it prepares your body for the exercises to follow and prevents injury. Warm up by walking around your building for about seven minutes or climb stairs. If you have wooden or carpeted flooring, you can jog around or even groove to your favourite tune for seven minutes!
1. Squat and Press: works your thighs, hips, shoulders and triceps
Stand on the dyna band with your feet a little more than hip distance apart. Hold the band in either hand at your shoulders. Now slowly, push your hips back and lower yourself till your hips and knees are in a straight line.
Imagine that you are trying to sit in a chair placed far behind you. Press your heels into the floor, squeeze your hips and thighs and push yourself up to standing position, but don't lock your knees. As you push up, you are pushing against the resistance of the band.
Once in standing position, raise both your arms straight up towards the ceiling, squeezing the shoulders. Lower to start position.
Do 12-16 reps, rest and repeat.

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