CORE – Bicycle Sit-ups

Bored of regular sit-ups? Then get on your bike. This variation of the classic ab-cruncher focuses on the abs, the obliques and the other rotatory core muscles you utilise a lot when windsurfing.

1. Find a firm but comfortable floor area and lie on your back. Once on the floor raise one knee to 90 degrees and with your hands behind your head and elbows pointing to the side try to touch your knee with the opposite elbow. As you do so point your toes with your extended leg and raise your shoulders off the floor.

2. From this position rotate your core and bicycle your legs so you are touching the other knee to the other elbow. Keep your shoulders up off the floor the whole time and give a little clench as you reach with your elbow to your knee. Watch out that your elbows do not collapse inwards, really keep them pointing to the side and rotate your core to get your elbows to touch your knee.