The new year is rapidly approaching, which means it's time to wean yourself off egg nog and peanut brittle and try to shed a few strata of thick, warm winter fat. Here to help are exercises from a classic edition of the Royal Canadian Air Force fitness handbook, complete with photo illustrations (animated by our tireless production staff). As you can see, the RCAF program hangs ten on the front wave of fitness science innovation.
To keep your workout fresh and exciting, we'll present new exercises on a regular basis until we tire of it. Feel the burn, ladies; feel the burn!
Exercise 1 - Toe Touching
Start. Stand erect, feet 12 inches apart, arms over head.
Bend forward to touch floor between feet. Do not try to keep knees straight. Return to starting position.
Count. Each return to starting position counts one.
Exercise 2 - Knee Raising
Start. Stand erect, hands at sides, feet together.
Raise left knee as high as possible, grasping knee and shin with hands. Pull leg toward body. Keep back straight throughout. Lower foot to floor.
Repeat with right leg. Continue by alternating legs — left then right.
Count. Left and right knee raises count one.