Herald Health Club: Beginner Program
Lower Body Circuit
Exercise: Squats
Sets: 1
Reps: 12-15
Rest: 0-30s
Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder width apart. Use a chair as a marker to make sure you are going low enough each time. Keep your head up at all times, and make sure most of your weight is on your heels.
Exercise: Lunges
Sets: 1
Reps: 12-15
Rest: 0-30s
Take a wider step than normal. Keep your core tight and engaged; do not bend at the waist. Bend both knees and drop your hips straight down. Extend at the knee and hips to
come back up to the starting position. Repeat.
Exercise: Hip Raises
Sets: 1
Reps: 12-15
Rest: 0-30s
Do not arch your back when doing this. Use only your legs to help your hips up. Keep your
core tight through the entire exercise.
Exercise: Jumping Jacks
Sets: 1
Reps: 1 min
Rest: 0-30s
Do as many as you can. If you need a break rest. If you feel any knee or back pain during this exercise stop. As an alternative you can stand in one stop and alternate lifting your knees up as high as you can.