Body Weight Workout
Strength
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32m
This workout is done without weights - it just uses your body weight to strengthen your muscles and bones. It follows the usual format of 3 sets of exercises, each consisting of one for the upper body and one for the lower body, repeated 3 times.
Props needed: A yoga block or thick hardback book to stand on, possibly a blanket to kneel on, plus a chair/piece of furniture to steady yourself.
Mat direction: N/A
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