Single Leg Twist
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What is this?
This is an exercise for the sides and the waist.
Benefits
Single Leg Twist:
- Tones the laterals.
- Trims the waist.
Equipment required
This exercise requires:
- The Wii Balance Board
MET
Single Leg Twist has a MET of 3, meaning that it is a moderate intensity activity.
Levels and time
There are two levels of Single Leg Twist, each requiring a different number of repetitions and each taking a different amount of time:
- 10 times per leg: takes 1 minute.
- 20 times per leg: takes 2 minutes.
How to do it
- Stand on the Wii Balance Board with your legs apart.
- Lift your left leg and pull it slightly back.
- Put your left hand on your left hip.
- Raise your right arm so it is pointing straight up at the ceiling.
- Bend your left knee and bring your left leg up and, at the same time, bring your right arm down towards your left knee. They do not have to touch.
- Straighten your left knee and raise your right arm again.
- Keep raising your left leg and lowering your right for as many repetitions as the level requires.
- Strive to keep the red dot in the yellow zone.
- Switch to your other leg and repeat.
Scoring
You are awarded points for how well you kept the red dot in the yellow zone, for both the left and the right legs.
Problems
- Keeping your back straight and your shoulders pulled back will make it easier to keep yourself stable.
- If you are having problems keeping your balance, then hold on to a chair.
