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For those with a set of dumb bells, do 15 reps of the following exercises, rest for 30 seconds and repeat. 3 - 5 sets of these will get you into shape in no time. Remember to increase the weight if it starts to feel to easy.
1. A backward lunge holding the dumbells at your sideStand upright, keep hips facing forward and take a deep step backwards. Make sure your both knees are bend and you feel a stretch along the thighs and bottom.
1. A backward lunge -
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Place your arms at a right angle and parallel to each other behind you. When you make the dip, make sure your core stays firm and your arms are working throughout the movement.
2. Tri-cep dips -
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3. Squat holding dumbells at your sides
Put legs shoulder length apart and squat down as low as possible. Keep your core engaged and push up through your thighs.
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4. Bi-cep curl and press upwards.
As you curl up, turn your wrists around and push up through your shoulders.
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5. Press ups
If these are difficult to start, begin with your knees, have your hands under your shoulder and push up through your upper arms.
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6. Squat jumps on the spot. Squat down and jump up off the ground as you come up. Stay light on your feet to avoid too much impact on the joints.
6. Squat jumps on the spot.
The holiday's booked, the Heidi Klein bikini is on its way and I'm stocked up with my favourite sunscreens. But the body, hmm, the body is not quite up to scratch quite yet. But Dalton Wong, co-founder of Bodyism, and responsible for buns of steel that will be gracing our screens when the new X-Men movie is released. Here is his fool proof set of exercises to hone and tone your body into tip-top shape for the summer.
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