January is now, thankfully, a distant memory - but don't let you new year resolutions be too. If you were resolute that you wanted to get fit this year then let us help you. For the next four weeks we are sharing an exclusive adidas #workit video. They have teamed up with Frame - the cult London fitness studio - to give you a virtual membership. The videos are hosted on facebook.com/adidaswomen with new moves from Frame's signature classes uploaded each week.
ELLE has been given four of these videos exclusively to share with you. This week #workit by giving these Body by Frame Frog Jumps a try at home, and be sure to check out the adidas women Facebook page here for more #fitspiration.
Frog Jumps
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This explosive piece of cardio is great way to burn calories. Ensure your claves, hamstrings, quads and glutes are firing in sequence for maximum effect.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slowly squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor - make sure you are not pushing your knees over your toes, the movement should come from your hips - you want to sit your bum down. Quickly straighten your knees out into an upright plank, bring them back in and push yourself upwards so your feet leave the ground.
The move should take around 20 seconds to execute then rest for 10 seconds and repeat.
Amy Lawrenson is an established health and beauty journalist with over 13 years experience working for titles including ELLE, Women's Health and Byrdie. Today, Amy is based in Amsterdam and works as a freelance journalist creating copy for various brands and
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