Point toes and lift left leg as high as you could (as shown).
Lower leg for one rep. Do 20 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
Then reach right arm overhead to left and left arm across to right.
Next, bend forward from hips so torso is parallel to floor; repeat arm reaches.
Then fold body completely forward and reach arms to front.
Do sequence 20 times.
Technique tipTo nix muffin top, feel a deep stretch in your side with each reach.
Do 20 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
Raise arms out to sides, bend elbows and rest fingertips on shoulders (as shown).
Hold position as you move rib cage to right, center, left, center.
Technique tipKeep shoulders back and down to easily isolate the rib cage (and whittle your middle!).
Pelvic pulse
Works: butt, legs
Lie faceup with knees bent and feet flat.
Lift hips off floor, forming a line from shoulders to knees (as shown).
Technique tipFeel extra firming of the gluteus maximus by tightening your tush throughout.
Contract abs and tilt torso back 45 degrees.
Hold tilt as you reach right arm forward (as shown).
Release arm, then reach left arm forward and back for one rep. Do 20 reps.
Technique tipTo really carve your core, use all of your strength.
Imagine that you’re pulling yourself up a climbing rope.
Raise arms out to sides, wrists flexed.
Circle forward 20 times; circle backward 20 times.
Technique tipSqueeze shoulder blades together to sculpt a sexy upper back.
Bring left knee toward chest (as shown), then straighten leg behind you in line with back.
Return it to chest for one rep. Do 20 reps. Switch legs; repeat.
Technique tipPull belly button into spine with each extension for extra ab toning.
Scissors
Sit with legs extended out and up.
Lean back, with forearms and elbows supporting upper body.
Scissor up to complete one rep. Do 20 reps.
Technique tipPoint toes throughout to help create shapely calves.
