Quickie Resistance Band Shape-Up

Circle Crunch
Karen Pearson
 
Tone and tighten your arms, abs, butt, legs -- everything -- in just 15 minutes.

Circle Crunch

What you'll need: A resistance band ($5, spri.com)

Targets: Abs and outer thighs

  • Tie band into a loop and wrap it around thighs, just above knees. Lie faceup on floor with hands behind head, elbows out, legs lifted, and knees bent 90 degrees.
  • Crunch up, then circle upper body in a counterclockwise direction while pressing thighs outward against band.
  • Do 10 circles, without lowering. Return to start; switch directions and repeat.



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Comments ( 4 )
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grrlie23 wrote:

An actual video would be more useful.

1/21/2010 10:23:33 PM Report Abuse
mrsdawnpickering wrote:

wish you did thiese workouts in a printable format (i don't own an ipod)... Great exercises though

11/22/2009 10:58:02 AM Report Abuse
plb_56 wrote:

Sure going to try this. Different.

11/9/2009 01:02:48 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

Great exercises and good instructions

11/9/2009 11:12:30 AM Report Abuse
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