Exercise of the week - Split Squat, enjoy, and feel the burn :)

Every Wednesday I will be posting what my current favourite exercise to do is and this week it's the split squat. This exercise can be done anywhere that you have a bench, low chair, low couch, step etc.  You could do them this evening when drooling over the biscuits and cakes in "The Great British Bake Off", that's when I'll be doing mine !

The split squat is an exercise which is great for developing leg strength and it's a super quick way to tone our gluts! Here's how to do it:

• Start with the toes of one foot resting on a bench, step, low couch, or other, behind you and the other foot a long stride in front. Make sure your knee does not come over your toes on the front leg.
• Keeping your body upright, bend the front leg, lowering the rear leg toward the floor. I aim to bring the knee as close to the floor as possible without falling over! Return to the start position. Do this 12 times then swap legs.
• Look straight ahead at all times, pick a point ahead and keep looking at it. This helps keep your balance.  
• If you are feeling strong, hold a set of dumbbells in each hand for extra resistance. 

Try to do 3 sets on each leg. Remember to keep your bum and abs tight all the time. You will definitely feel the burn with this exercise, so think of that tight toned bum and that thought will get you through it!


A definite for my class in Cloyne :) (says she with an evil laugh ;)!! )