WBJ - Week 6 of the Challenge - 20 minute blast

This month's issue of Fitness magazine* features some awesome ideas for a 20 minute take on switching up your workouts! These exercises help build balance, reduce injury, and tone your tush and abs! Bring some summer fun and exuberance into your routine!

Also, this week is a BONUS week! To find out how to get extra points, go to: http://www.womenshealth.gov/woman/mypage.cfm

Happy Feet
Run in place as fast as you can for 12 seconds. Stop and jump diagonally to the left, landing on left foot, balance for 6 seconds. jump back to center. Run in place again, then jump to the right and land on the right foot. Jump back to center. Do 4 reps, alternating sides.

Hop Around the Clock
Imagine standing in the center of a clock, facing 12. Balancing on right leg, hop to face 3, then 6, 9, and back to 12, pausing for 2 seconds after each turn. Repeat, hopping counterclockwise. Switch legs, repeat. Do twice on each leg.

Rocking Chair
Stand with feed hip-width apart, arms out to sides at shoulder height, palms facing floor. Stand on toes, keeping core engaged and arms straight. Hold for 2 seconds. Lower heels to floor and lift toes while bending elbows and squeezing shoulder blades together. Hold for 2 seconds. Continue rocking back and forth and moving arms in and out for 1 minute.

Picking Daisies
Stand on right foot. Squat, reaching left hand to touch floor 6 inches in front of you. Return to start. Switch legs and hands, repeat. Do 8 reps alternating sides.

*Fitness Magazine, July 2008, pg. 50