WHEN the sun rises (cont’d) [Star Jump Intervals] Standing with your feet hip width apart squat low and keep the weight in your heels. Take a big inhale and as you exhale power up so your arms are spread wide and your legs do a lateral (side) raise, making you look like a star.
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Do this for 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off 8 times.
AS THE SUN goes down The sun never sets on a badass, but you have to earn that title. These moves are perfect for when the temperature starts to drop so you can push yourself to your sweaty limits. You weren’t looking good in that bikini all day from just laying there, so let’s burn it down with the sun.
[Decoys] Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip width apart. In 1 move jump up with both of your feet up and turn 180 degrees –that is 1 decoy. Repeat by doing this jumpturn 15 times for two sets. This big bang move is meant to build your endurance and leave you feeling breathless.
[Kick Lunges] Standing with your feet hip width apart raise your right foot up and kick it out. Make sure your foot is flexed and you slightly lean back. The emphasis here is not on the height of the kick, but the power. Then quickly take the same foot and bring it behind you for a long lunge. Repeat 20 times on the right leg and 20 times on the left.
All of these moves are meant to challenge your body while giving you a healthy sweat –key word healthy! It is vital that during these summer months you find a balance between loving and criticizing your body. As females we are told that we need to fit this certain mold, but we are not cookie cutter women. As Indie Chicks we shatter those unrealistic expectations of having to all be perfectly thin, gallivanting on the beach in a thong bikini. Whether you are in that thong all sleek and slender, or round, flat, jiggly, muscular and strong, celebrate what you have… just by doing that, you will shine with the sun.
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