Boxing- for arm strength

Starting position: Stand in a stride position, one foot ahead of the other.

Counts

1. Box continuously into the air changing stance as desired

Clapping Hands – loosens shoulder girdle and relieves tension

Starting position: Stand in stride position, arms sideward at shoulder level, palms facing forward.

Counts

1. Clap hands in front without bending the arms

1

1. Return arms to starting position

2

1. Repeat (a) and (b) seven times more. Push arms backward each time (b) is repeated

3-16

Kicking – for hip flexibility

Starting position: Stand straight with L arm sideward, R arm forward at shoulder level.

Counts

1. Kick R leg forward to touch R hand

1

1. Return R leg to starting position and repeat (a) seven times more

2-8

1. Repeat (a) and (b) with the L foot. Reverse position of arms

9-16

Wring the Dishcloth – for flexibility

Starting position: Get a partner. Then face each other and join hands.

Counts

1. Raise one pair of arms, (R for one; L for the other)

1

1. Turn under raised arms and end in a back to back position

2-4

1. Raise the other pair of arms and lower the first pair raised

5

1. Turn under again the arms raised. Finish facing partner

6-8

1. Repeat a-d

9-16

Leg Lift – for abdominal strength

Starting position: Assume a long sitting rest position, feet together.

Counts

1. Lift legs about a foot high without bending the knees

1

1. Maintain the position for six more counts

2-7

1. Return to starting position

8

1. Repeat (a-c)

9-16

Three Hops and Jumps – for leg strength / leg agility

Starting position: Stand erect, arms down at the sides.

Counts

1. Hop on R foot thrice

1-3

1. Jump in place

4

1. Hop on L foot

5-7

1. Repeat b

8

1. Repeat a-d

9-16

Jumping Forward and Backward – for leg strength

Starting position: Stand erect, arms down at the sides.

Counts

1. Jump forward three times

1-3

1. Jump backward

4

1. Repeat (a) and (b) three times more

5-16

Skipping Rope – for leg agility

Starting position: Stand erect with arms bent sideward as if holding a skipping rope.

Counts

1. Do the “skipping rope” forward

1-8

1. Turn R about and repeat (a)

9-16