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Lunge Combo: Side Lunge to Curtsy
When I write that Hannah, my trainer at Equinox, is kicking my behind, I mean that she's really working my glutes. No joke. Here is a move she taught me recently; it's highly effective for toning the backside.
Multitasking Move: Balancing Side Leg Lift Squat
I love combo strength-training moves that target more than one part of the body, and I also love quick moves I can throw in throughout my day, even when I'm not at the gym. This balancing booty- and thigh-toning exercise can be done while blow-drying your hair, waiting for the bus, or talking on the phone.
Music: "Oh, Atlanta," by Alison Krauss
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Multitasking Move: Balancing Row
Here's a variation to the Tipping Row, which strengthens the backs of your arms and your upper back. Since you're balancing on one leg and extending the other, you'll also tone your quads, booty, and back.
Grab a pair of dumbbells and learn how to do this exercise.
Multitasking Move: Burning Squats
Strengthening your quads not only prevents injuries to your knees when running, but it also makes you stronger and faster. Not to mention, toned thighs also look great in a bathing suit. Here's a squat sequence I love to do because it instantly burns my thighs.
Band It: Bicep Curls With Forward Lunges
Bicep curls are an essential strength-training move, but they can become boring after a while. So make them a little more challenging by adding lunges.
Grab a resistance band and keep reading
Multitasking Move: Balancing Tricep Kickback
Many women complain about their bums and the backs of their arms being a little jiggly, so here's an exercise that will tone both of those areas. Since you're working hard to stay balanced, you'll also be targeting your core.
To learn how to do this challenging move, grab a mat and a dumbbell and read more
Multitasking Move: Dying Bug With Dumbbells
If you're looking to maximize your time when strength training, here's a move that will target the backs of your arms, your quads, and your lower abs. If you're familiar with Pilates, this is similar to the Dying Bug exercise, but you'll need a set of dumbbells.
This move looks easy, but there's a trick to engaging your core more.
Multitasking Move: Side Leg With Shoulder Press
If you don't have a lot of time to work out, strength-training exercises that target more than one area of the body are essential. Here's one that will work your shoulders and your outer thighs.
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Multitasking Move: Walking Squats With Bicep Curls and Overhead Press
If toning your tush and thighs is on your mind, then you've got to get busy doing squats. They target your lower body like no other move, and just after a few repetitions you'll start feeling the burn. Here's a variation on the basic squat.
Multitasking Move: Half Boat With Bicep Scoop
Spring is officially here, and you're probably getting excited for sunny warm weather. So here's a move that will target your abs, shoulders, and biceps to help you tone up for tank top and bathing suit season. Since you're balancing on your bum, this move is really challenging.
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