Denise's Daily Dozen (27 page)

5. Side Lunge

You’ll love this great outer-thigh slimmer.

  Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms extended straight down in front of your body.

  Step out to the right side about three to four feet and lunge down with the right leg. Return to standing and repeat on the left side. Continue alternating side lunges. Time: 1 minute.

 
CHALLENGE:
As you stand up out of each side lunge, bend the right knee and lift the right leg up to hip height before doing the next lunge.

6. Seated Thigh Toner

Zap flab above the knee fast.

  Sit with your back straight and tall with your left leg extended straight. Bend your right leg and place your right foot flat on the floor. Rest your hands on your left knee to help you keep good posture.

  With your left foot flexed, lift and lower your leg. Do all reps on one leg, then switch legs and repeat. Time: 30 seconds per leg.

 
CHALLENGE:
Turn your foot slightly out to the side to about two o’clock for the right foot and ten o’clock for the left.

7. Plank with Back of Thigh Firmer

Need a move to sculpt you head-to-toe? This is it!

  Position your body in a plank, balancing on your toes and hands. If this is too challenging, position yourself on your knees and forearms.