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Aerobics

Milk Jug Rotational Chop Low to High

(Difficulty: Intermediate)

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Start in a half-kneeling position with one knee on the ground. Holding a lightweight object in both hands, start with both arms straight near the leg that is down. Lift the weight up above your head in a diagonal line, so that it finishes above the knee that is in the air. Lower back to the start.

Repeat 10 times onone side, then switch your knees and complete on the opposite side.

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Lateral Side Lunge Trunk Twist Reach Outside Foot

Difficulty: Intermediate

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Jumping Jacks Modified

Difficulty: Beginner

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High Knee Run in Place (Modification)

Difficulty: Beginner

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  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Lift one knee up, with the knee bent at 90 degrees and your thigh parallel to the floor
  • Lower the foot back down, and then lift the opposite foot up, in a marching pattern
  • *** Hands can be on the hips, out in front, or swinging back and forth in a running motion.
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Foot Elevated Glute Bridge

(Difficulty: Beginner)

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Start lying flat on your back, with knees bent and feet planted on an elevated surface; on a chair or couch, and keep the core tight as you raise your hips higher into the air near your hips. Think about squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top, holding for 1-2 seconds

*If you get dizzy laying flat on your back, place 2-3 pillows behind your head, neck and upper back so that you are lying on an incline. You can also sit on the ground and lean against your couch or any piece of furniture that won’t move.

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Donkey Kicks

Difficulty: Beginner

Start on your hands and knees, with your hands directly under your shoulders and back flat.. Keeping your core tight, lift one foot off the ground and reach straight backwards. Reach as far as you can, squeezing your glutes at the top, and keep your knee bent throughout the movement. Lower it back down, bringing your knee all the way back underneath your hips

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carioca

(Difficulty: Beginner)

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Stand in an area with plenty of space to your left and right. Push off with the left foot and bring it towards the right foot. While maintaining balance and twisting your torso, continue to move in this direction and cross the left foot behind the right foot and plant it on the ground. Move the right foot laterally as you plant your left foot behind you and push off In this direction.

Practice this slowly until you understand the movements then gradually speed up until you reach a steady speed that is comfortable for you.

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Ball and Baby Shoulder Roll

(Difficulty: Beginner)

equipment: yoga ball

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Ball and Baby Arm Lift

(Difficulty: Beginner)

Equipment: Yoga Ball

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Place yoga ball right at the center of your hips and belly, with your feet on the floor behind you.

Your baby can participate as well!! Have your child laying right in front of you on the ground.

Reach your arms straight up, palms facing the ground. This is a great exercise to improve shoulder mobility. Hold for 1-2 seconds at the top, and then lower back down.

Complete 10 reps

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Back Elevated Hip Thrust

(Difficulty: Beginner)

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Sit on the floor with your upper back against a couch or chair and knees bent.

Push through the floor to raise your hips off the ground, holding for 2-3 seconds at the top, and then lower back to the ground.