We spend a lot of time toning our quads and booties, but our hamstrings shouldn't be overlooked. Skiers, runners, bikers, and swimmers can all benefit from doing exercises that target the backs of the thighs because strong hamstrings increase speed and endurance. Not to mention, toned hammies also look good in skirts and bathing suits — something to think about for the upcoming seasons. Here's Read more

'Tis the season to show off your gams! Sure Summer is when we bare the most skin, but holiday soirees often mean dressing up and shimmying on a pair of stockings and heels. If you want to do some quick toning and defining, you can trust a few hardy sets of calf raises to help you out. The simple leg lifts are easy enough to do just about anywhere and will have you feeling (and looking!) sexy and Read more

Moves that challenge multiple body parts at once are my time-saving tricks when squeezing a much-needed workout into my hectic schedule. This variation on the single leg squat will challenge your balance and tone your glutes. Standing on one leg forces your core to work, and that little side kick works on the toning the troublesome saddlebag area. Read more

Here's a riddle: What's long, black, and red, stretches from feet to head, costs 11 bucks or less, and will help you look fab in a strapless dress? You got it. A resistance band is one of the cheapest ways to tone your muscles. Aside from that, here are some other reasons you should start using one. Using a band requires coordination and balance so you end up utilizing more muscle groups to Read more

You've been practicing yoga for a while, and have mastered balancing in a basic headstand. Not only is it a great trick to whip out at parties to impress your friends, but holding this pose is an extremely effective way to strengthen your core and upper body and circulate your blood. Doing a headstand the same way every time you practice yoga is a little boring though, so have a little fun with Read more

I must come clean and confess that I neglect my calves. Aside from stretching them in Downward Dog, I spend little time on this overworked muscle that helps propel me forward as I run. I'm changing my ways, and have added calf raises to my strength training routine. The calf may be small in comparison to the larger muscles in the thighs, but this muscle still needs to be worked in multiple Read more

You can save time at the gym by doing multitasking strength training moves that work more than one part of the body at once. Here's one to add to your routine that appears simple from the photo below, but it'll have your shoulders and calves burning in no time. Grab a set of dumbbells and read more Read more

I don't like to waste any time at the gym, and this move is one I've been doing lately to target my abs and upper body simultaneously for a total body burn. It's just the exercise you need to tone up for bathing suit or wedding season. For details on how to do this move, grab a set of dumbbells and read more Read more

If you're looking for exercises to do using a kettlebell, you can strengthen your thighs and tush by doing swinging kettlebell squats or swinging kettlebell squat lunge. Here's another move to add to your routine that will not only target your thighs, but will also give you a killer workout for your core. I'm using a five-pound kettlebell, but if you want more of a challenge, I'd go for a 10- or Read more

Eva Mendes, to me, always looks great: a little bit curvy, nice tone, and always sexy. She also has arms to die for! Health magazine reveals the exercise Eva does for tank top worthy shoulders is punch-ups. Hold a weight in each hand with palms facing your cheeks. Keep your right fist by your cheek and raise your left fist towards the ceiling, then lower. As you lower your left fist, raise your Read more