Slim on the Mat

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 237, 7 October 1936, Page 15

Slim on the Mat

DANCER’S SIX EXERCISES

Six simple exercises for slimming ‘‘on the mat" are given by Eileen O’Connor, the young dancer, in that recent English revue, “Follow the Sun.” I—Lie flat on your back on a mat, arms down at sides, knees stiff, toes pointed—kick 8 times right leg, 8 times loft leg. (For reducing hips and legs.) 2 Kick-to the right; then to the left —alternating legs quickly 8 times. 3 —Bring up both legs together S times.

4 Keeping legs on floor, arms over head, bring body up and forward, touching toes every time. If that proves easy after a while, try doing it with arms clasped behind your head. (For shoulders, waist and hips.), __ 5- up legs together, take them right over your head, and try to touch floor just beyond your head with your toes. In doing this lift hips right off floor. Beturn to flat position. Kepeat 8 times. Very good for waist and hips. 6 (a)— Lie on right side, right arm under head, legs together, kick left leg upward, as high as possible, 8 times. (b)—Kick again, bending knee extremely .so that your aim is to touch left shoulder with left heel—B times. Kepeat with right leg, lying on left side. Excellent for hip and thigh reduction.