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THURSDAY – THE CURL-UP

Another variation on a classic exercise. This exercise is based on the sit-up which is one of the first exercises you will learn along with running and pushups. This exercise burns calories, while working the abdominal and other core muscles.

This exercise is slightly different than a sit-up or crunch. Some studies have shown it causes less impact on the lower back. The exercise is essentially a crunch, but the arms stay at the side of the body. This is to protect the neck and back muscles.

One rep is a curl up and then back down onto the mat.

How To’s & Tips

• Lie down on your back, if you have an exercise or yoga mat, use that.

• Place your hands at your sides, arms straight forward and on the mat or ground.

• Contract your abs, curl up as if you were doing a crunch moving your hands along the ground towards your heels. Keep your head up.

• Return to the starting point and that is one rep.

Duration: 3 Sets of 10 Calories Burned: ~75

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