Denise's Daily Dozen (5 page)

7. Down Dog

Squeeze a few of these in throughout the day and your back will thank you.

Stand about two arm-lengths away from a countertop. Place your hands on the counter, bend forward at the waist so your body forms a ninety-degree angle, and keep your back straight.

8. Leg Stretch

Another good move to do while you’re waiting in the kitchen.

Place your straight leg on a countertop. Keeping your back straight, lean forward, reaching for your toes.

9. Couch Dips

Do these dips during commercial breaks and the backs of your arms will firm up fast.

Sit at the edge of the couch. Place your palms on either side of your body and move forward so your body is off the couch. Bend your elbows behind you as you lower your body toward the floor. Keep your knees, thighs, and feet together with knees bent. Extend your arms to return to the start.

10. Tummy Tucks

Proof that you can tone your abs anywhere, anytime.

Sit on the couch with your hands on either side of your body, palms on the couch, legs bent, and feet together and lifted off the floor. Using your abs, crunch your legs in toward your upper body.

11. Lower-Tummy Toner

Flat abs for couch potatoes!

Sit on the couch with your hands on either side of your body, palms on the couch, legs bent, and feet together with toes on the floor. Alternate lifting one leg at a time, gently tapping your toes on the floor.