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#Trending’s latest reader research is back and it says you want more fitness coverage, especially home workouts and especially with photos. We hear you, so here’s the latest instalment of Mo Fitness. This week, Mo has put together combo exercises that will target your whole body. Unlike isolated workouts that only target a specific muscle, these exercises are ideal for weight loss.
Get warmed up, set your timer for 15 minutes and see how many cycles of the following exercises you can fit into that time (Mo managed to put in two and a half cycles).
. Plank transformers to in-out plus burpee x10
PLANK TRANSFORMERS TO IN-OUT PLUS BURPEE X10
1.2 break down Plank transformers to in-out plus burpee
1.3 break down Plank transformers to in-out plus burpee
breakdown Jump into the plank position, then lower your elbows to the floor. Now, in the elbow plank position, jump your feet apart and bring them back together. Now go back into plain plank, then hop into squat and then jump up to complete your burpee. Do 10 of these. PHOTOs: Dudu mathebula
. Side plank pulls x20 alternating
SIDE PLANK PULLS X20 ALTERNATING
2.2 break down Side plank pulls x20 alternating
2.3 break down Side plank pulls x20 alternating
breakdown Start in the side plank position. Lift the top leg and from there bend the knee into a tuck position. Then, quickly straighten the leg and bring it down to the starting position. Flip over, first to basic plank, then transition to side plank on the other side and do the same on that side. Repeat this 20 times.
. Supergirl press-ups x10
SUPERGIRL PRESS-UPS X10
3.2 break down Super girl push-ups x10
3.3 break down Super girl push-ups x10
breakdown With this one, start again in the plank position. Do a press-up, but when you come back into the plank position, lift your right hand and at the same time lift your left leg. This is one round. Then go back to the press-up and do the same with the other side. Repeat 10 times.
. Knee hugs x20
KNEE HUGS X20
4.2 break down Knee hugs x20
4.3 break down Knee hugs x20
breakdown Start by lying flat on your back, legs straight in front of you and your arms outstretched. Lift your legs and shoulders off the floor. Then bring your legs in to your elevated torso and hug them. This counts as one rep. Stretch out again and repeat these moves 20 times.
. Rotation toe touches x10
ROTATION TOE TOUCHES X10
5.2 break down Rotation toe touch x10
5.3 break down Rotation toe touch x10
breakdown Again we start in the plank position. From there, rotate to face up but keep your left hand and right foot on the floor. Then bring your right hand to touch your left foot. Now go back to the starting position and do the same on the other side. Repeat 10 times.
. Jump lunges x20
JUMP LUNGES X20
6.2 break down Jump lunge x20
6.3 break down Jump lunge x20
breakdown Let’s get into the lunge position. One leg bent in front of you and the other bent behind. Then jump up and switch the position of the legs. This will count as one rep. Do these jump and switch moves 20 times. PS, your legs might hate you the next day, but that’s fine; you’ve got to show them who’s boss.
2 Side plank pulls x20 alternating
SIDE PLANK PULLS X20 ALTERNATING
2.2 break down Side plank pulls x20 alternating
2.3 break down Side plank pulls x20 alternating
breakdown Start in the side plank position. Lift the top leg and from there bend the knee into a tuck position. Then, quickly straighten the leg and bring it down to the starting position. Flip over, first to basic plank, then transition to side plank on the other side and do the same on that side. Repeat this 20 times.
3 Super girl push-ups x10
SUPERGIRL PRESS-UPS X10
3.2 break down Super girl push-ups x10
3.3 break down Super girl push-ups x10
breakdown With this one, start again in the plank position. Do a press-up, but when you come back into the plank position, lift your right hand and at the same time lift your left leg. This is one round. Then go back to the press-up and do the same with the other side. Repeat 10 times.
4 Knee hugs x20
KNEE HUGS X20
4.2 break down Knee hugs x20
4.3 break down Knee hugs x20
breakdown Start by lying flat on your back, legs straight in front of you and your arms outstretched. Lift your legs and shoulders off the floor. Then bring your legs in to your elevated torso and hug them. This counts as one rep. Stretch out again and repeat these moves 20 times.
5 Rotation toe touches x10
ROTATION TOE TOUCHES X10
5.2 break down Rotation toe touch x10
5.3 break down Rotation toe touch x10
breakdown Again we start in the plank position. From there, rotate to face up but keep your left hand and right foot on the floor. Then bring your right hand to touch your left foot. Now go back to the starting position and do the same on the other side. Repeat 10 times.
6 Jump lunges x20
JUMP LUNGES X20
6.2 break down Jump lunge x20
6.3 break down Jump lunge x20
breakdown Let’s get into the lunge position. One leg bent in front of you and the other bent behind. Then jump up and switch the position of the legs. This will count as one rep. Do these jump and switch moves 20 times. PS, your legs might hate you the next day, but that’s fine; you’ve got to show them who’s boss.
