Pair Up and Slim Down: The Couple Workout

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Pair Up and Slim Down: The Couple Workout

Swimming Stretch

Targets abs, glutes, hamstrings, and lower back
You don't have to make your partner suffer through an entire yoga class if it's not his cup of tea. Instead, try this stretch from Alycea Ungaro, owner of Real Pilates NYC and author of Pilates Practice Companion for an exercise to increase stamina and flexibility.

Lie on stomach, facing your partner head-to-head with outstretched arms. Your arms should be able to slightly overlap.
Place hands atop your partner's and lift your head, chest, arms, and legs to begin.
Anchor your chest into the floor and slowly paddle arms and legs in a swimming motion, using your partner's rhythm and pressure to resist yours.
Keep shoulders away from your ears, continue to paddle for 5 long breaths, reaching and lengthening with each paddle.
Lower gently and switch hand placement to complete one full set. Do 3 sets.