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SQUAT- tone that bottom!
Stand straight, holding all muscles firm, don't arch your back. Take a deep breath in. Breathing deeply in will help keep your abdominal and lower back muscles taut.
As you squat down in a "sitting" position make sure you keep your thighs parallel to the ground. You must keep your knees just over your toes, and for balance keep your arms stretched out in front of you.
Exhale as you stand up.
Push your hips forward and squeeze your buttocks (bum!) together without locking your knees. The key aim here is to tighten your bottom muscles (your glutes!)
Also really concentrate on feeling the exercise in the particular body part you know you are meant to be exercising. Connecting your mind and body can help immensely.
And remember, it is the quality and the ways in which you do the exercise, not the quantity, that will ensure you get the best results.
TIP: You may like to try elevating your heels off the ground for balance.
First timer: Just try to complete one set of 12 to 15 repetitions. Once you get the hang of it try increasing to 20 reps and then increase how many sets you complete.
After a while: Try holding some weights in your hands as you squat. If you don't have weights, use some schoolbooks or tins of food!
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- Michelle Palmer
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