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GET THE

MAX

OUT OF

EVERY

MOVE

Trainer Astrid McGuire

makes some old standbys

more e

ective (and fun)

A BETTER SQUAT

1. Swing arms to the right and jump laterally, landing
   on your right foot, bending the left knee and raising
   the left foot. 2. Reverse the move to your left side,
   jumping at a 45-degree angle. Repeat alternate jumps
   for one minute, constantly moving forward.
   WHY IT’S BETTER: Jumping targets your bum
   and legs and also gets your heart rate up.

A STEPPED€UP

LUNGE

1. Stand with feet hip-width
   apart, facing a chair or bench.
   Step right foot onto chair, then
   press through left heel to drive
   left knee up and forwards so
   thigh is parallel to floor. Pulse it
   twice while balancing on right
   foot and without leaning torso
   or hips forward, swinging arms
   for stability. 2. Repeat 10 to 20
   times, then switch legs.
   WHY IT’S BETTER: Travelling
   vertically instead of just
   horizontally requires more
   e‹ort (cardio!), plus you’ll tap
   your core muscles to steady
   yourself once you’re up.

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