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These days, you don’t have to leave
the house to take a class – trained
experts are on hand to guide you
through great workouts at the click
of a mouse. Here are three to try...1
Barre Body
If you’re after a non-impact,
muscle toning session, try Barre. It
combines ballet, yoga and Pilates
for a low-intensity, full-body
workout. With a library of over
50 free videos, you’ll never run
out of moves. Head to barrebody.
com.au/online-studio/2
Belly Dance Lessons
It’s great for improving
fl exibility and posture, not to
mention honing a fl at stomach.Plus, belly dancing is heaps of
fun. Don’t worry if you’re unfit- it’s suited to all fi tness levels,
body shapes and ages. Kick off
with fi ve free classes. Go to
bellydancelessonsonline.com/
3
Tracy Anderson Method
Love to dance? You’ve got to
give trainer-to-the-stars Tracy’s
class a try. Expect a high-energy
routine that incorporates
repetitious movements to help
you tone up from head to toe,
streamed from the US right into
your loungeroom. Subscribe
monthly for US$90. Click on
tracyanderson.com/
product-category/
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Fast walking for half an hour = 4000 steps
Slow walking for half an hour = 1820 steps
Grocery shopping for half an hour = 2010 s
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