We probably all agree that the best kind of exercise is the kind that you don’t even realize you’re doing. So, grab a partner and check out these easy moves. You’ll have so much fun, you’ll forget you’re getting a great workout.
Seated Leg Circles (with partner)
Target muscle groups: internal and external obliques, lower abdominals
- Sit on the floor with your legs fully extended. Face a partner (optional).
- Lean back, keeping spine in neutral alignment and place hands behind you next to hips.
- Engage your core and lift your legs about 45 degrees.
- Point your toes, press your thighs together and trace 12 large clockwise circles, then 12 counterclockwise circles.
- If using a partner, coordinate your leg movement as not to collide.
- Rest, then repeat.
Partner Squats
Target muscle groups: quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors
- Stand back to back to someone of equal height.
- Step out so that both feet are away from your base.
- When your feet are secure, slowly bend at the knees and drop down until hips are at a 90 degree angle.
- Keep backs touching and hands at your sides for support.
- Hold for 30 to 90 seconds.
- Rest, then repeat.
Partner Squat Jumps (facing)
Target muscle groups: quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors
- Stand facing your partner (about arm distance apart).
- Cross arms and hold each other’s forearms.
- Carefully sink down into a squat.
- Hold for 30 to 90 seconds or perform 10 squat jumps together.
- Rest, then repeat.
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