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Ambitious

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

  • This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
  • This workout is for students in Grades PK-1
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Move

  • Type:  Strength
  • Excercise:  Standing Parallel Thigh Work
  • Target:  Thighs
  • Equipment:  Chair or Desk
Workout guide

Steps

1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Keep your feet hips width apart and parallel; rest your hand on a desk or chair for balance and the other hand on your hip
3. Stand tall, shoulders back and down
4. Raise your heels all the way up
5. Bend your knees forward without dropping your heels
6. Keep your shoulders in line with your hips and your hips in line with your heels, chest open
7. Lower your hips down and up (don’t drop your heels!)

Sequence

– 10 double count
– 10 single count
– 10 pulses
– 10 second hold (outside arm extends to the ceiling)

Modification

If you have knee discomfort:
– Decrease the bend in your knees
– Keep your feet flat on the ground

 

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