Segment 3 of 4: Balancing the Core

This segment consists of an exercise called the Tight Rope.

Stand in the inner winner position with your head held high. Contract your stomach muscles to pull your belly button in toward your spine. Maintaining this posture, take a step forward as if on a tight rope. Make sure your knee is over your ankle and not over your toes. Allow the heel of your back foot to lift. Balance in this position for 20 seconds. Repeat on the opposite side. When finished shake your legs and feet to relax them.

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