Instructions:
- 1Lie down flat on your back and extend your arms straight above your head
- 2Simultaneously lift one leg and your opposite arm towards each other while contracting your abdominal muscles
- 3Try to touch your toe with your fingers, or reach as far as you comfortably can
- 4Lower your leg and arm back down, and repeat with the opposite limbs
- 5Alternate sides for a set number of repetitions or for a determined period of time
Tips:
- Engage your abdominal muscles throughout the entire exercise
- Keep your movements controlled to maximize effectiveness
- Focus on breathing. Exhale as you lift your arm and leg, inhale as you lower them
- Do not strain your neck, ensure it's relaxed all through