BANZA August 2016 | Page 103

FITNESS Jump Squat and Plank Partner 1 will begin in a standard forearm plank and maintain this position throughout. Partner 2 will stand at the level of Partner 1’s knees and while keeping feet together, jump sideways over them, lifting feet as high as possible off the ground. Repeat jumping back to the other side and continue for 20 jumps, then alternate positions. To make this easier, Partner 1 may drop knees to the floor in a plank, and Partner 2 may jump over with one foot at a time. Sit-Up High 5’s The key to this move is motivating one another. Both partners will lie on their backs with their legs and knees raised. From here they will raise their upper bodies (leading with the chest) performing a sit-up. Once they reach the highest point of the sit-up, they should high five each other - give a word of motivation, and lower their upper bodies back down. Repeat this 30 times, performed in sets of 10 if needed. Straight Arm Plank Taps This exercise will require that each partner begins in a straight-arm plank position facing each other- elevating a leg to make it harder, or dropping a knee to make it easier. From here, they will take turns to gently try to push the other partner over by tapping their arms/shoulders. This activity should be repeated for 2 minutes, breaking at 30-second intervals if needed. Once you have performed the exercises and had a good catch up with your accountability partner, be sure to discuss your meal plans for the week ahead. Remember the importance of water, as well as post-workout meals. It’s 80% nutrition, 20% exercise - so make sure you don’t let this workout go to waste!