Summer’s here, and that means spending a lot of time at the beach.
But this also means you gotta stay beach-ready. Here’s a great bikini-body workout that takes just 10 minutes.
Summer-sexy workout (part 1)
Time: 5 minutes (two sets)
You’ll need a set of three- and five-pound dumbbells as well as a mat.
1. Matrix
- Stand with your feet together
- Lower your body into a close squat position
- Kick your left leg ahead of you as you ball your fists and press them to your side
- Lower your left leg and move it to your left side
- Do a wide squat
- Return to center
- Repeat these steps with your right leg
- Complete 30 reps
2. Hip Shifter
- Stand with your feet together
- Pick up your three-pound dumbbells and hold them near the sides of your face
- Drop low
- Lift your left leg up and to the side
- Complete 30 reps with your left leg
- Switch to your right leg and complete 30 reps on that side
3. Bent Dumbbell Fly
- Stand with your feet together
- Bend forward
- Bring your dumbbells in front of your knees
- Roll your shoulders rolled back
- Lift your arms all the way up your sides
- Release them down
- Do 30 reps
Summer-sexy workout (part 2)
Time: 5 minutes (one set)
1. Basic Fly–Core Combo
- Lie on your back, knees bent and feet on the floor
- Take up your dumbbells
- Extend your arms, dumbbells directly over your chest
- Draw in your abs
- Raise your knees 90 degrees, feet off the floor
- Open and close your arms as you hold the dumbbells
- Do 30 reps
2. Lifted Bicycle
- Remain on your back, knees bent and feet on the ground
- Lift your shoulders off the floor
- Extend your arms and move them near your knees
- Bring your knees to your chest
- Extend your left leg, then your right
- Do 30 reps
3. Core Leg Drop
- Remain in the Lifted Bicycle position
- Bring your legs over you
- Drop one leg to the floor
- Raise it again
- Alternate legs
- Do 30 reps for each leg
Sizzle all summer long
There you have it! A complete summer vacation workout that takes just 10 minutes. It tones your entire body — and fast!
References
- “4 Easy-to-Do Vacation Workouts (No Matter Where You Go!) for a Healthy Body,” MariaShiver.com, July 1, 2016.
- “The Ultimate Hotel Room Workout,” Shape, December 10, 2015.
- “Your Summer Shape-Up Fitness Plan — Week 1,” Woman’s Day, May 15, 2017.
- “Your Ultimate Summer Workout Plan,” Active, May 25, 2011.