Denise's Daily Dozen (72 page)

4. Tuck

Reshaping your lower half has never been easier! This is a small, focused move that works.

  Holding on to the chair with your left arm, turn your body on a diagonal toward the chair. Bring your legs and feet together, lift your heels several inches off the ground, and bend your knees. Extend your right arm out to the side at shoulder height.

  With your inner thighs squeezing together, alternate tucking your pelvis forward and back. The higher the heels come off the floor, the trimmer the thighs. Time: 1 minute.

 
CHALLENGE:
Stand in the same position but hold on to the back of the chair with both hands. Lean back slightly as you tuck your pelvis.

5. Hamstring

Tighten and tone the backs of the thighs and lift your seat.

  Turn the chair so that you are facing the seat. Stand with your feet and legs together and lean forward from the waist. Place your palms on the seat of the chair and lift your right leg straight behind you so it’s one line from your right leg to your head.

  Flexing your foot, bend and straighten your right leg, pulling your heel to your rear. Keep your back strong and navel pulled toward your spine the whole time. Time: 30 seconds per leg. Round your back to stretch it out. Then switch legs and repeat.

6. Curl-Ups

Shape your way to thinner thighs and a toned flat tummy.

  Kneel on the floor and sit on your heels.