Raised Feet

Lie on your back, aiming to have both legs straight above your mid-line, making a 90-degree angle with your body. Having your feet crossed will aid in stability, and thus make the exercise easier.

Keeping your chin off your chest, initiate the lift from your shoulders, lifting your body up to an angle no higher than 30 degrees.

Focus your eyes on your feet, aiming to touch your opposite toes with your hands (right hand to left foot), keeping your legs fixed throughout the movement. Remember if your feet are crossed you will obviously need to take your right hand across to your right foot.

As we all have different limb lengths and flexibility, it's important to realize that not everyone will be able to touch their feet.

Beginners, keep a slight bend in your legs, aim for 6 -10 lifts towards each foot, repeated twice with 30 seconds rest.

Intermediates aim for 10 - 15 reps each side repeated twice with 30 seconds rest.

Advanced aim for 15+ reps each side, repeated three times.