Flex Appeal

Shape your shoulders

Works: Back of neck and shoulders.

Claimed benefits: Said to stimulate the colon, helping to relieve constipation and improve regularity.

How-to: Sit on pillow as shown. Raise arms to shoulder level; cross left elbow over right and bring palms together. Press palms together for 10 seconds while pushing elbows against each other. Relax, then repeat the contraction, continuing cycle for about 30 seconds. Untwist arms, repeat with right elbow crossed over left.