## The upper
body floor twist

2 or 3 times a week
5 mins.
40 rotations
+
30 secs rest
x 4

This exercise is an excellent way to tone up and work your stomach muscles.. You can do it wherever you want because no equipment is required.

- Sit on the floor with your legs bent and your feet in the air. Cross your arms over your chest.
- Turn your upper body from right to left and touch your right elbow with your left thigh and vice versa.

## Behind-the-neck
press with
exercise band

2 or 3 times a week
6 mins.
20 repetitions
+
1 min rest
x 4

For your shoulders and your arms.

Use an exercise band with a very light resistance. Place the band on the floor and stand on it so that you have the same length on each side.

- Stand with your legs slightly bent and take one end of the band in each hand.
- Place your hands at shoulder height with your elbows facing downwards and the band behind your arms.
- Stretch your arms so that your hands are above your head.
- Then bring your hands down to shoulder height controlling the movement as you do so.

## The interval
jumping jack

2 or 3 times a week
4 mins.
20 secs of jumps
+
10 secs rest
x 8

This movement will allow you to work on your endurance and build your stomach and arm muscles.

- Stand up straight with your arms along the side of your body.
- Jump with your legs out to the sides and touch your hands together (arms straight) above your head.
- Then jump again to lower your arms and bring your legs together.
- Repeat this movement until the rest period.