Denise's Daily Dozen (60 page)

 
CHALLENGE:
Leap from side to side rather than step-touch.

10. Romanian Dead Lift

Target and tone the back of the legs…be cellulite free.

  Stand facing the right side with your legs shoulder-width apart and your left leg slightly behind your right and just resting on your toe. Pull your abs in and keep your back flat and core strong. Holding a weight in each hand, slide your right arm straight down in front of you with the palm facing your body. Place your left hand on your hip.

  With your back flat, slowly lower your upper body in front of you. Then squeeze your buttocks and use the backs of your legs as you pull up and return to standing. Time: 30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat.

11. Squat Clean and Press

This multitasker targets muscles from head to toe.

  Stand with your feet wider than hip-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand with your right arm extended straight down toward the floor. Place your left hand on your hip. Squat down.

  As you stand up, pull your right arm up in a row.

  Press the right arm up toward the ceiling. Make sure not to swing your arm. Time: 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat.