SUMMER STARTER WORKOUT

WAIST WHITTER
Works obliques, butt, thighs

Stand with feet hip-width apart, hands on hips. Lunge forward with left leg; rotate torso to left (as shown). Twist to center; step back. Repeat on right side for one rep. Do 12 reps. Make It Easier- Lose the rotation. Make It Harder- Grip a 5-8-pound weight in both hands at chest. >

TUSH TIGHTENER
Works butt, hips, thighs

Balance on right side with legs stacked, right hand supporting head, left hand resting on floor in front of chest. Squeezing butt, raise left leg to feet, foot flexed. Flex bottom foot; lift bottom leg (as shown) to meet top leg; pause; lower one leg at a time for one rep. Do 12 reps; switch sides; repeat. Make It Easier- Lift and lower only top leg. Make It Harder- Hold 5- to 8-pound weight on top thigh.

BOOTY BRIDGE
Works butt, abs, hips, hamstrings

Lie face-up with knees bent, feet flat. Cross arms over chest; raise left foot until leg is straight and in line with right thigh. Press right foot into floor; contract butt; lift torso until in line with thighs (as shown). Hold 15 seconds; release to floor and lower foot. Repeat on right side for one rep. Do 8 reps. Make It Easier- keep both feet on floor. Make It Harder- Hold bridge for 30 seconds.

TUMMY TAMER
Works abs

Lie face-up with knees bent, feet flat, arms overhead on floor, palms up. Contract abs; slowly crunch up, keeping space between chin and chest (as shown). Lower for one rep. Do 12 reps. Make It Easier- Place hands behind head, elbows out. Make It Harder- Pause at top of crunch for two seconds.

ARM ACCENTUATOR
Works shoulders, biceps, triceps, upper back

Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees soft, elbows close to sides, fists below chin. Pivot so toes and torso face right; punch left hand out at shoulder height (as shown) and back, making sure not to lock elbow. Repeat on right side. Alternate left to right for one minute. Make It Easier- Punch for 30 seconds. Make It Harder- Hold 1- to 2- pound weights.

SPINE STRENGTHENER
Works back

Kneel on all fours, wrists directly beneath shoulders, knees under hips. Slowly alternate arching spine (as shown) and rounding it. Hold each pose for 8 to 12 seconds. Make It Easier- Hold each pose for 5 seconds. Make It Harder- Bring alternate knees toward chest as you round spine.

BUST BOOSTER
Works chest, shoulder, triceps

Start in push-up position with hands slightly wider than shoulders. Keeping neck in line with spine, lower halfway to floor and hold (as shown) for one second. Continue lowering until chest is a couple of inches from floor. Pause; push back up to start for one rep. Do 12 reps. Make It Easier- Do it with knees on floor. Make It Harder- Pause halfway back to start, too.

TOTAL TRANSFORMER
Works shoulders, chest, back, abs, butt, thighs

Squat with back to wall, feet hip-width apart, thighs parallel to floor. Raise arms out to sides, elbows bent 90 degrees. Lift right foot 6 inches off floor (as shown). Hold squat; press arms together in front of chest, then back to sides; do 12 reps. Switch legs; repeat. Make It Easier- keep both feet planted on floor. Make It Harder- Hold 5- to 8- pound weights.