Core Workout

Stork bow
Stand with feet hip-width apart, a weight in each hand. Raise bent right leg behind you. Lean torso forward, left knee soft, reaching weights toward foot (as shown). Return to standing. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
Technique tip
Balancing is a challenge in this precarious pose. Move in slow motion, with abs and butt tight, staring at a fixed point ahead.

Bobsled
Stand with feet hip-width apart, a weight in each hand. Raise bent right leg behind you. Lean torso forward, left knee soft, reaching weights toward foot (as shown). Return to standing. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
Technique tip
Balancing is a challenge in this precarious pose. Move in slow motion, with abs and butt tight, staring at a fixed point ahead.

Twist again
Stand holding ball with both hands, arms extended. Lunge forward with right leg; twist torso to left (as shown), right, center. Return to standing. Repeat on left for one rep. Continue alternating sides. Do 12 reps.
Technique tip
Give your bust a boost: Concentrate on squeezing the ball between your palms to perk up pecs.

X factor
Lie faceup with arms and legs extended like an X, a weight in each hand. Contract abs and reach left arm toward right ankle, lifting leg and shoulder (as shown). Return to start. Repeat on opposite side for one rep. Do 12 reps.
Technique tip
Neck check: Maintain space between chin and chest to avoid unnecessary strain.

Booty launch
Lie faceup with calves resting on ball, hips lifted, arms at sides. Keeping hips raised, dig heels into ball and roll it toward butt, bending knees (as shown). Return to start. Do 12 reps.
Technique tip
Don’t cheat your tush out of maximum toning! Keep your hips lifted throughout.

Jump shot
Stand with feet together, a weight in both hands at chest, elbows bent. Quickly jump and spread legs, reaching weight overhead (as shown). Return to start. Do 25 reps.
Technique tip
Catch air, but go easy on your knees, please. Land softly on the balls of your feet with joints relaxed