Monthly Archives: August 2012

Rear Leg Raise

• To tone and strengthen the butt, lower back, back of the hips, and the ham- strings, do Rear Leg Raises. Stand up straight with your left side at the counter and your feet together. Place your left hand on the counter for balance. Read more »

Counter Push-Ups

• Shape your arms with Counter Push-ups. Stand up straight a few feet from the counter. Face the counter. Place your hands on the counter to support your body weight. You should be angled toward the counter with your breast-line at the height of the counter. Read more »

Pantry

Food Weights

• Tins of food, hand-size bottles or cans of soft drinks make excellent hand weights for arm exercises. Use them just as you might use a set of weights: Stand with your legs together. Hold the objects in your hands and allow your arms to drop at your sides. Slowly raise your arms out to your sides, up to shoulder height. Read more »