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Fashionably fit
In anticipation of all the flashbulbs and frenzy on the red carpet, celebrities are known to get on the fast track to fitness before a big premiere; so do like they do and try these exercises aimed to tone, firm and flatter your shape.
By Tina Ceroni
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Fly girl
Chest flys:
There are several ways to perform this exercise: For full support of your lower back, lie flat on a stable bench with back and head resting comfortably. To bump up the intensity, involve your core, glutes and hamstrings by lying on a Swiss Ball.
* Hold the weights straight above your chest with your elbows soft and slowly lower your arms, keeping them extended until the weights are level with your chest or slightly lower. Slowly raise your arms to start position
* Repeat 10-12 reps
* Rest and repeat this exercise 1-3 times, or until you reach fatigue.
Lovely legs
Inner thighs:
This is every woman's sensitive spot: Her inner thighs. To effectively target this area, lie on your left side with your head resting on a rolled up towel (This will maintain proper alignment of your head, shoulders and hips.)
*Bend your right leg and rest it on the floor in front of you while extending your left leg straight with the foot.
* Slowly lift your left leg about 5-inches, hold for a moment with leg strong and then slowly lower without resting the leg on the floor.
* Repeat 10- 15 lifts on this side before rolling over to the other side.
* Rest and repeat this exercise on each leg 1-2 times, or until you reach
fatigue.
Lunges:
One of the most effective ways to strengthen and shape the legs is with lunges; it can be done anywhere and you don't even need weights to get results.
* Start by standing with both feet together; while maintaining an upright posture, take a big step forward while bending your forward knee (be sure to keep that forward knee behind your toes).
* Press forcefully off your forward leg and return to your start position.
* Alternate legs 10 times each side.
* Repeat exercise 1-2 times, or until you reach fatigue.
Back and shoulder exercises on the next page!
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