In brief: 2 partners stand back-to-back linked hands, to perform cyclical movement.

Intensity: Medium

Introduction: A fun way to loosen up those stiff muscles and joints.

Prop(s): None

How to play:

• Pair the participants up and ask them to stand back-to-back.
• They are to hold each other’s hands lightly. Do not interlock fingers!
• Go through the motions shown in the pictures:
  • Hold hands with both arms out-stretched;
  • Starting from one side, bring the arms over the heads;
  • Lower the arms and bring the second pair of arms over the first;
• Gently bend the body and point the second pair of arms towards to the ground;
• Reverse the sequence;
• Repeat a few times.
• The position of the feet must be maintained throughout the whole activity.
• Increase the pace as the partners become comfortable with the routine.

Caution:

• Watch out for those with a history of back/shoulder problems.
• Always start slowly for all the participants to get familiar with the motions before doing it at a faster pace.