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a) Lay on side with the right leg pulled back and the left hand on the hip with the shoulder back. Align right elbow directly under shoulder. Right hip should up so the shoulder and knee form a straight line.

b) With the abdominals drawn in, raise the left leg about one foot off the ground. Keeping the foot pointed straight ahead, pause at the top before returning to the starting position. Repeat 10-20 times, switch sides and repeat.

a) Place the feet shoulder-width, abdominals drawn in, knees bent and arms extended. Note the weight is in the heels and the knees should not be past the toes.

b) Extend the legs, elevate your body and pull the shoulder blades together. Keep the arms close to the side of the body until the elbows are about straight down from the shoulders. Slowly return to the squat position. Repeat.

a) Stand in position with the feet shoulder-width and the knees and hips slightly bent. Keeping the weight on the heels with the abdominals pulled in and the arms extended in front of the body.

b) With the hands relaxed contract the biceps and pull the lower arms as far as they will go without moving the upper arms. Pause, continue to contract the biceps and slowly return the arms back to the original start position. Repeat

a) Begin by drawing your abdominals in and tight and slowly lower your body until the upper arms are parallel to the ground. Maintain a strongly contracted core-do not let your hips sag and relax. Extend the arms and return to the starting position. Repeat.

a) Lying supine on the ground, place the center of the ball under your heels and arms to the side to assist with balance. Lift the hips off the ground keeping the knees unlocked. The ankles, knees, hips and shoulders should form a straight line.

b) Bring the knees to approximately 90 degrees flexion while driving the hips upward so the knees, hips and shoulders form a straight line. Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat.

a) Bend the knees and elbows slightly, lean forward and draw the abdominals in. Begin with the arms approximately parallel to the floor or as long as tension can be maintained in the lats.

b) Contract the lats and begin pulling the arms down and back toward the body. Keeping the chest high, continue pulling until the arms are under or just behind the shoulders. Pause and slowly return the arms to the starting position. Repeat.

a) Place resistance band under the right foot and hold with the right hand. The left knee should be about 6 inches from the floor and behind the left glute. Keep the hips level and the spine straight.

b) With the weight under the right ankle, come to an upright position while extending the right arm. Balance, hold and slowly return to the starting position. Repeat for desired number of repetitions and switch sides.