Tone Up Anywhere!
“It’s economical, for one thing, but the social aspect is what has women hooked.”
Erin Kurdyla (sister of SELF’s Fitness Director Meaghan Murphy!
(That’s Erin, at left, surrounded by regulars.)
“Women hire me to lead what I think of as an ‘interactive coffee date.’
We vent and swap stories while getting a supereffectiveworkout.”
Key word:effective.
Just ask Janet Turchi, a mom of three in Erin’s group who lost 30 pounds.
Your Turn
No access to a pro?
you’re able to still give small-group training a go with this do-anywhere DIY routine.
Your expert:Kurdyla polled her clients for theirfavorite firmersand compiled these six standouts.
Begin as a team with a five-minute warm-up.
Jog, do jumping jacksanything toget your heart pumping.
Then split up at different stations.
Do the indicated exercise, moving to the next after 30 seconds; have one teammate man the clock.
Complete each of the six stations a total of three times and you’re done.
High-fiving is highly encouraged!
Heel Click
Works: abs, butt, thighs
Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms down.
Land in start position, knees soft.
Repeat for 30 seconds.
Lower left knee to ground (as shown), then right knee, coming into a kneeling position.
Reverse to return to a plie squat.
Continue for 30 seconds.
Hold pose as you extend right leg and reach left arm to meet right foot (as shown).
Repeat with opposite arm and leg.
Continue alternating sides for 30 seconds.
Repeat for 30 seconds.
Drop chin to chest, tucking pelvis under and rounding back like a cat.
Lift chin, arching back, then draw weight in right hand to rib cage (as shown).
Repeat on opposite side.
Continue alternating sides for 30 seconds.
Hold a weight in each hand, elbows bent and raised to chest level, palms in.
Balance, then stack forearms in front of chest, right on top (as shown).
Repeat on opposite leg, reversing position of arms.
Continue alternating sides for 30 seconds.
