FITNESS & HEALTH FEEL THE BURN A new baby can easily turn your fitness regime on its head. Luckily, Fitness First have put together this quick workout so you can stay in shape, even when you can’t make it to the gym. Designed to challenge your whole body and easily squeezed into a hectic schedule, just complete three full sets three times a week and you can stay fighting fit. Press ups Reps: 15 - 50 Press ups are a great upper body workout as they target your arms, shoulders, chest and core. Start off in the standard plank position with your hands shoulder width apart and directly below your shoulders. Your hands should be flat on the ground with your fingers facing forward, not inwards. Before you begin, align your body so that you could draw a straight line from heels to head. Hold this posture throughout the exercise to stop your hips from drooping. Make sure to engage your glutes and core muscles so that you get the most out of this workout. To work the chest, extend your elbows outwards, away from your body as you perform the reps. To target your triceps, keep your elbows in line with your body. Inhale on the way down and exhale on the way up. Remember, breathing fuels your press up so keep it even. PRO TIP: Perform modified press-ups by placing the tops of each foot on the chair as if someone is holding you off the ground. Challenge yourself and complete 8 regular press-ups followed by 8 slower ones – 4 counts down and 4 counts up. FQ 87