Low Carb Mag July 2015 | Page 140

Lower Body Exercises - Hip Flexor This again strengthens the thigh and the hip muscles. Using the back of a chair or a table for support, stand sideways by the support, using one hand to balance yourself. Breathe in and then breathe out slowly as you take five seconds to raise your left leg up at the front, bending the knee as far as you can go. Hold it for the count of one, then take 3-5 seconds to lower it back to the start position again as you finish breathing out. Rest for one breath. Repeat three to five times then change legs. Photos by Angelique Barnard Continue, until you have done the exercise 9 to 15 times with each leg.