BALANCE TOE-TOUCH STAND THE BALANCE TOE-TOUCH STAND WILL HELP SHAPE AND TONE YOUR GLUTES, QUADRICEPS AND HAMSTRING MUSCLES.

Tip: We know that a good night's sleep is important to our health. If you're having trouble getting to sleep, try to figure out what the cause might be. It may simply be too much light in your bedroom. The lamp may be off, but did you ever notice how much ambient light comes from alarm clocks, DVD players, phones and computers? Do a light check before you go to sleep and make some adjustments. Turn your digital clock toward the wall or go for the old-fashioned kind with no light. Cover the power light of the computer with a dark sock and turn off any other electronics in the room. Once your eyes are closed and there are no lights to signal your internal alarm, you should sleep like a baby.

>Set-up: Place your feet slightly apart and start with your right heel lifted.

Step 1: Bend knees slightly and keep the back straight.

Step 2: Keeping the right foot off the ground and bending the left knee, reach forward to touch your left toe with your right hand. The right leg goes back. Think of yourself as a speed skater. Hold this position and balance, then return to the starting position. Do two sets of 12 on each side.

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