The party season is approaching and we’re all looking at that LBD we bought in the sales that we want, that we need, to wear on the Christmas night out.
What we’re really looking for is a quick-fix, the exercises that, with a little perseverance and motivation, can tone us within the month.
What follows is a very simple workout routine. Legs, bum, tummy and arms sorted.
If you do these repetitions everyday before Christmas, we guarantee you you’ll be radiant!
No weights needed, no excuses!
Squats
Do three sets of 15 repetitions, after each set rest for 30 seconds.
To do a squat properly, extend your arms straight out in front of you with your palms down and keep your feet flat on the floor, a little wider than your shoulders.
Slowly bend your legs to start the exercise and make sure to keep your back straight.
Keep your head up during the exercise too. When your thighs are parallel to the floor, stand back up. Do this 15 times and it’s called one set.
Lunges
Oh, the word itself sounds tiring! But it’s not, keep at it, the results will be worth it, trust us.
Again, three sets of 15 repetitions, after each set rest for 30 seconds.
To make sure you’re doing lunges properly, follow these instructions.
Pur your right foot forward while your left is behind your body about one stride apart. Flexing the left foot, slowly sink down.
Put your weight on the heel of your front foot to feel it working your bum. Return and repeat with other leg. You’ll have a bottom to die for!
Arm Rotations
Three sets of 30 repetitions. After each set rest for 30 seconds.
Extend your arms straight out from the sides of your body. Do spiral rotations, keeping your arms straight out, but moving in a circular motion so the circles you are making are getting bigger and bigger, then smaller and smaller.
You will feel like you can’t go on anymore after a few rotations, but you can… keep up the good work!
Sit-Ups
Perform three sets of 15 repetitions. After each set rest for 30 seconds.
Working on your core strength is probably the toughest area for a lot of people.
Lie on your back and lift your legs, extending them straight out in front of you.
Using your tummy muscles, raise the top half of your body up slightly towards your legs.
Don’t strain yourself, the aim isn’t to reach your legs, it’s too feel your tummy muscles working in tandem to strengthen your core.
Relax and enjoy this Christmas with body confidence!
