Feel-good stretches

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These will help lengthen and tone your muscles. Try to do them at least four times a week.

Neck stretch

Sitting up straight with tummy muscles tight, tilt head to the right and hold for five seconds.
Tilt head left, hold for five seconds.
Tilt head up and hold for five seconds.
Tilt head down and hold for five seconds.

Chest stretch

If you slouch try this. Sitting down, tighten your tummy and breathe normally.
Place both hands, palms down, on the small of your back.
Keep back straight and imagine you are trying to get your elbows to meet.
Enjoy the feeling of the chest being stretched. Hold the stretch for about 10 seconds and repeat five times.

Back stretch

On the floor, get onto all fours. Tighten up your stomach muscles and make sure your back is flat.
Arch your back upwards. Keep the rest of your body relaxed. Hold for 10 seconds.
Return to starting position and repeat five times.

For more information on Powerpramming or to buy Liz Stuart's Powerpramming Inside Out DVD for £14.99, visit www.powerpramming.co.uk or www.amazon.co.uk

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