Exercises
Scenes
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You're locked into Phil on Radio Lock-In! Grab a yoga mat or a big towel for this one and start your warm with some dancing or stretching. Phil and Zoe have come up with a workout with a Cinderella twist!
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Cinderella has been told she can't go to the ball, but luckily you're here to be fairy godmother - distributing fairy dust with Uppercuts! Feet shoulder-width apart, dominant foot at the back, knees slightly bent, fists up. Then rotate your body into the side facing forward and swing upwards with your back fist. Switch sides halfway through.
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Cinderella arrives at the ball! But some ball-goers are bored and doing Wall Sits. Join them! Stand with your back facing a wall and lean back until your back touches it. Position your feet shoulder-width apart and a step-distance away from the wall. Then slide your back down the wall until your thighs and calves make a 90 degree angle. Your back, head and backside should all be touching the wall. Stay there for a minute then shake it out!
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Cinderella is dancing tango with the prince and the clock strikes midnight! Time to make a run for it with some High-knees! Run in place as fast as you can bringing your knees right up. Cinderella makes it to the carriage and home, leaving only her glass slipper behind.
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It's the next day and the prince is trying to track down Cinderella using her glass slipper! We're doing Knee Folds. Lie on your back, bend your knees and place the soles of your feet on the floor. Then lift one leg with the knee bent until your hip forms a 90 degree angle. At the same time, extend the other leg so it's parallel with the floor but not touching it. Then carefully switch legs. Concentrate on your form. Have a break after a minute then do some stretches to cool down.
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And then they all lived happily ever after! Because fairytales are so simple you can make them your own. Retelling a classic story is comforting too - these stories have lasted us through hundreds of years through all kinds of difficulties.
Credits
Cast listings may contain spoilers
Cast
Phil Cheeseman
Felix Trench
Crew
Writer
Naomi Alderman
Director
Matt Wieteska
Sound Designer
Mark Pittam
Series Created By
Naomi Alderman