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Get yourself into a sprinter’s start position, and then quite simply alternatively drive those legs back and forth. Make sure you bring those knees right up into your chest; keep your tummy tight and your back straight.

1. Start by getting on your hands with your feet in a prone position.
 
2. Keeping your body parallel to ground, drive your knees up towards your chest alternating back and forth.
 
3. Repeat this movement for the required number of seconds.

Don't forget to follow these steps during your workout:

Step 1: Start off with a warm-up exercise routine.

Step 2: It’s time to do the 2 minute stretch routine.

Step 3: Jump in - it's time to do the exercise programme. Choose one of the four programmes.

Step 4: Now begin the cool-down routine.

Step 5: Time to finish with the stretch routine.

Step 6: Congratulations you just found your 30 minutes of activity today.

Last updated: 11 March, 2011

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