Essential Exercises

Cycling Twist or Anchored Russian Twist Exercise

• Sit on the floor, knees bent, feet flat on the floor, arms extended forward and hands together in front of your chest.
• Lean back so your torso is at a 45-degree angle to the floor. Lift your feet off the floor.
• Twist your torso to the right as you lift your left knee toward your chest. Then twist to the left as you lower your left knee and raise your right knee in a cycling motion.

Power Tip:  Anchor your feet on a sit-up board, for example and hold a light weight in your hands while you twist your torso, as above. Do not cycle your legs.