Merry-Go-Rounds are fantastic for your entire body.  They work your hamstrings, back, arms, abs, and hip flexors.  They also can get your breathing a little heavy.  Don't do too many of these the first day.  You'll know why the next day!

1. Start with your legs spread and your hands in front of you touching the ground.  Your knees should be barely bent.
2. Inhale as you swing your entire body to the right, keeping your hips facing straight ahead.
3. Continue your swing to the back, leaning backwards and letting your neck stay loose.  At this point you will not be able to inhale anymore.
4. Exhale once you pass the middle point and move your swing to the left.
5. Come back down to the start.
6. Repeat, except start by going the other way first.  (Each time out and back = 1 Rep)

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