Exercise
Ballet/Barre
This, really, is the big takeaway for anyone who learned about fitness through watching Jersey Shore: You don’t need a bench press, a squat rack, and a pile of 45-pound plates to get a good workout. You just need some very focused movements, and a willingness to walk through a fiery hell of discomfort.
It should be noted however that this kinid of exercise does not build muscle in the same way as more traditional compound movement strength training.
Stabilisers: 8 reps each leg
- Lie on back, straight raise 2" one leg at a time, sweep latterally slowly and hold 8s
- Lie on side, straight sweep top leg forward hold 8s then backwards hold 8s
Squats: 10 reps of each squat 8s count (4s down, 4s up)
- Feet shoulder-width apart
- Feet together
- Feet beyond shoulder width, toes pointing out
Core: (coccyx balance)
- Keep balance on tailbone with a 90° angle between torso and legs and in knees. Reach arms out in front.
- Hold for 30 sec
- Extend legs one at a time, 8s count
- Bring knees to chest, 8s count