Quick Step and Side Kick is the third album by the British synthpop group Thompson Twins.

It was released in February 1983, and was their first album to be released as a trio (the band consisted of up to seven members during previous releases). The album reached no.2 two on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified Platinum by the BPI. In the USA, the album was released simply as Side Kicks, and was only the second Thompson Twins album to be released there. The album was the first collaboration between the band and producer Alex Sadkin and was recorded at his Compass Point studio in the Bahamas. The singer Grace Jones (who had worked with Sadkin on three of her albums by that time) made a guest appearance on the track "Watching", though her vocals were not included on the track when it was remixed and released as a single in mid 1983. The album has several different versions according to different territories, containing different tracks and different track order. The UK and US cassette versions of the album also contained a whole side of remixes of various album tracks and an exclusive extended version of the B-side "Beach Culture".

A jazz run is a special technique in marching band and drum corps that is used to counter a dip in height usually experienced when covering long distances at speeds that are impractical for standard marching techniques. Although all marching styles are different, a jazz run sometimes involves starting each step with a straight leg and leading with the toes, then bending the leg as it comes beneath the body, while other times, is involves keeping the legs straight and simply taking a larger step size "gliding" across larger distances. These "jazz runs" are different from traditional marching techniques such as the roll step (also known as Glide step)which usually involve keeping both legs as straight as possible and leading each step with the heel. Another common step used by marching bands (especially college marching bands) which involves bending the legs and making sure that the toe is the first part of the foot to leave and to touch the ground. With jazzruns however, bending the legs or taking larger steps, can yield greater distances while maintaining balance and without bouncing. In marching band and drum corp, the model used for step size is an 8 to 5 which means that 8 steps are taken to go five yards (the distance between yard lines). A jazz run usually is not used unless the step size becomes 4 to 5 or larger, but if the distance covered with this step size is small enough, it is possible to traverse it using traditional marching technique but it may feel or look awkward.

battement,

(French: beating), in ballet, an extension of the leg to the front, side, or back, either repeatedly or as a single movement. Among representative types are battement tendu (stretched beating), in which one leg is extended until the point of the stretched foot barely touches the ground; grand battement (large beating), in which the leg is lifted to hip level or higher and held straight; battement frapp (struck beating), in which the ball of the foot brushes the floor as the working foot is briskly extended from a flexed position against the lower calf of the supporting leg; and petit battement sur le coude-pied (small beatings on the instep), in which the working foot touches the front and back of the instep of the supporting leg.

battement (Fr.): used in the 17th-century to refer to ornaments consisting of two adjacent notes, such as trills or mordents

A beating movement of the working leg (i.e. the leg that is active). Battements are usually executed in front (en avant or la quatrieme devant), to the side ( la seconde) or back (en arrire or la quatrieme derrire). battement dvelopp is usually a slow battement in which the leg is first lifted

to retir position, then fully extended (or "unfolded") passing through attitude position. battement fondu is a battement (usually slower) from a fondu (both knees bent,

working foot on the cou-de-pied of the supporting leg) position and extends until both legs are straight. The working leg can end up on the floor (a terre) or off the floor (en l'air). It can be executed double. battement frapp is a battement where the foot moves from a flexed or 'cou-de-

pied' position next to the ankle of the supporting leg, and extends out to a straight position quickly and forcefully, and by doing so hitting the floor (the so-called frapp). In the Russian school the foot is wrapped around the ankle, rather than flexed and does not strike the floor. In this case, the frapp is given by the working foot striking the ankle of the supporting leg. Battements frapps can be executed double, with beats alternating front and back of the standing leg's ankle before striking out. battement gliss (French school) or "dgag" (Italian School) or "jet" (Russian

school) is a rapid battement normally taken to 2-3 centimeters off the floor (literally means a "gliding" battement). See battement tendu jet. Typically, on this exercise, the accent of the movement with the downbeat of the music is on the closing in of the feet, as opposed to the extending of the leg. battement lent is a slow battement, normally taken as high as possible, which

involves considerable control and strength. Both legs remain straight for the whole duration of the movement. battement tendu is a battement where the extended foot never leaves the floor.

The working foot slides forward or sideways or backwards from the fifth or first position to reach the forth or second position, lifting the heel off the floor and stretching the instep. It forms the preparation for many other positions, such as the ronds de jambe and pirouettepositions. battement tendu jet (Russian school) is a battement normally taken to anywhere

from 2 cm off the floor up to 45 degrees, depending on the style. It is the same as battement dgag (Cecchetti) or battement gliss (French school).

grand battement is a powerful battement action where the dancer passes through

dgag and "throws" the leg as high as possible, keeping it straight, while the supporting leg also remains straight. grand battement en cloche is a grand battement which continuously "swishes"

forwards and backwards passing through the first position of the feet (literally: large battement with pendulum movement). petit battement is a battement action where the bending action is at the knee,

while the upper leg and thigh remain still. The working foot quickly alternates from the cou-de-piedposition in the front to the cou-de-pied position in the back, slightly opening to the side.

Pas de bourre
It consists of three quick steps i.e. behind, side, front, often ending in a demi pli. It means 'Step of Bourre', Bourre being an Auvergne dance. There are different kinds of pas de bourre : pas de bourre dessus-dessous, pas de bourre dessous-dessus, pas de bourre dessus-dessus, pas de bourre dessous-dessous.

Dessous (literally under) means closing the foot in front of, dessus (literally over) means closing the foot behind.

Bridge (grappling)
The bridge is a grappling move performed from a supine position, lying down face-up. It involves lifting the pelvis off the ground so that the body weight is supported on the shoulders (or head) at one end and on the feet at the other. This move is used in wrestling and other grappling and groundfighting sports, often combined with a twisting motion, to dislodge or flip an opponent who has established a position on top. The bridge is also a common exercise position. In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this move is referred to as an upa, and is commonly used in attempting to dislodge an opponent in mounted position.

Leg Raise

Lying
The lying leg raise is done by lying on the floor on the back. It is done without apparatus except possibly cushions or weights for added resistance. Practitioners generally caution to keep the lower back in contact with the floor and place hands to sides or under lower back for support. If the back stays flat on floor and abdominals are tight, this keeps the abs engaged. Otherwise it would just be a hip flexor movement.[1] Due to leverage, the hardest portion of a supine (laying) leg raise is generally the first part when the legs are one the floor, as this is when the femur is parallel with the earth and perpendicular to the pull of gravity.

Plank (exercise)
The plank (also called a front hold, hover, or abdominal bridge) is an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a difficult position for extended periods of time. The most common plank is the front plank which is held in a push-up position with the body's weight borne on forearms, elbows, and toes. Many variations exist such as the side plank and the reverse plank.[1][2] The plank is commonly practiced in pilates and yoga, and by those training for boxing and other sports.[3][4][5][6] The plank strengthens the abdominals, back, and shoulders. Muscles involved in the front plank include: Primary muscles: erector spinae, rectus abdominus (abs), and transverse abdominus.[7]

Secondary muscles (synergists/segmental stabilizers): trapezius (traps), rhomboids, rotator cuff, the anterior, medial, and posterior deltoid muscles (delts), pectorals (pecs), serratus anterior, gluteus maximus (glutes), quadriceps (quads), and gastrocnemius.[7]

A side plank

Muscles involved in the side plank include: Primary: transverse abdominus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles (abductors), the adductor muscles of the hip, and the external andinternal obliques.[8] Secondary: gluteus maximus (glutes), quadriceps (quads), and hamstrings.[8]

The current world record (according to Guiness World Records) for the plank position is 33 minutes and 40 seconds, A push-up, or in British English a press-up, is a common calisthenics exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body using the arms. Push-ups exercise the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids, with ancillary benefits to the rest of the deltoids,serratus anterior, coracobrachialis and the midsection as a whole. Push-ups are a basic exercise used in civilian athletic training or physical education and commonly in military physical training. They are also a common form of punishment used in the military or in school sport. In older times this movement was also called a floor dip.[2]
Variations

3.1 Planche push-ups 3.2 Knuckle push-ups 3.3 Maltese push-ups 3.4 Hindu push-ups 3.5 Guillotine push-up 3.6 Backhanded push-up 3.7 One arm versions 3.8 Other versions 3.9 Plyometrics

The grapevine is a movement that is done in aerobic group exercise classes. It can be incorporated into warm-ups and cool-downs, high- or low-impact class and into step-aerobics routines. After you learn the basic steps for the grapevine, add variation and intensity to this exercise by using the arms and adding more movements with the legs. Begin by standing with your feet together. Be sure you have plenty of space, enough to allow you to make four big steps to your right. The grapevine is a lateral movement, so you will be moving to the right and back to the left. Step your right foot out to the right so that your feet are a little wider than hip-width apart. Pick up your left foot and step behind your right foot so that your legs are crossed in this position with your right foot in front and your left foot behind it. Step your right foot to the right again, uncrossing your stance. Bring your left foot to meet your right foot so that you are in the starting position. Now repeat the move to the left, leading with your left foot.

Surya Namaskara (pronounced SOOR-yah nah-mahs-KAHrah,[2] /su:rj nmska:r/) (Sanskrit: ; IAST: Srya namaskra), known in English as Sun Salutation (lit. "salute to the sun"), is a common sequence of Hatha yoga asanas. Its origins lie in a worship ofSurya, the Hindu solar

deity. This sequence of movements and poses can be practised on varying levels of awareness, ranging from that of physical exercise in various styles, to a complete sadhana which incorporates asana, pranayama, mantra and chakra meditation. The physical base of the practice links together twelve asanas in a dynamically performed series. These asanas are ordered so that they alternately stretch the spine backwards and forwards. When performed in the usual way, each asana is moved into with alternate inhalationand exhalation (except for the sixth asana where the breath is held in external suspension). A full round of Surya namaskara is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses with a change in the second set to moving the opposite leg first through the series. Some proponents of the use of Surya namaskara as part of the modern yoga tradition prefer to it at sunrise, which the orthodox consider to be the most 'spiritually favorable' time of the day. In some traditions, 12 Surya Namaskaras are performed at one practice. If starting that practice for the first time, it is generally started with fewer (3 to 6) Namaskaras per day, and then gradually increased to 12 Namaskaras per session by the time a week is over.[7]

Relev
Literally "lifted". Rising from any position to balance on one or both feet on at least demipointe which is heels off the floor or higher to full pointe where the dancer is actually balancing on the top of the toes, supported in pointe shoes. Smoothly done in some versions, a quick little leap up in other schools. Rond de jambe en l'air: in the air. The leg is lifted to the side, movement is only below the knee. If the thigh is performRond de jambe Literally "circle of the leg". Actually, half-circles made by the pointed foot, returning through first position to repeat; creating the letter 'D' on the floor. From front to back rond de jambe en dehors, or from back to front rond de jambe en dedans. Rond de jambe terre: straightened leg with pointed toe remaining on the ground to sweep around.horizontal, the toe draws an oval approximately between the knee of the support leg and the second position in the air. If the thigh is in the lower demi-position then the oval is to the calf of the support knee. Rond de jambe attitude: the leg is swung around from the front around to the side into attitude position behind as the supporting foot goes en pointe. (see also Attitude) Demi-grand rond de jambe: the leg is straightened and sustained horizontal to make the circle to the side. If not reversed, foot returns past the knee. Grand rond de jambe: the leg is straightened and sustained at grand battement height, with the foot making the circle high. Requires advanced "extension" flexibility and strength. If not reversed, foot returns past the knee.

Tendu
Literally, "stretched"; a common abbreviation for battement tendu. Usually done as an exercise at the barre from first or fifth position, the working leg is extended to either the front, side or back, gradually along the floor until only the tip of the toe remains touching the floor (tendu a terre) or even further stretched so that the tip of the toe comes up off the floor a few inches (en l'air). A tendu can also be used in preparation for other more complex steps, such as pirouettes, or leaps.

Temps lev saut

A term from the Russian vocabulary, meaning 'time raised jumped'. It can be done in first, second, third, fourth or fifth position. The dancer, after a demi-pli, jumps in the air and then lands with the feet in the same position as they started. It can also be performed from one foot, while the other keeps the same position it had before starting the jump (e.g. on cou-de-pied).