6 Exercises To Tonify Your Body
6 Exercises To Tonify Your Body
The truth is, when you feel great, you radiate confidence, which can go a long way in influencing how you look – not just in that dress, but overall. Don’t feel like you need to do them all at once, either.
Change creates change, so start with small changes (like posture) and work your way up to bigger ones.
Here are 6 moves to add to your routine:
1. Burpees
This total-body mix of a squat, step-back, plank, push-up, and jump is intense, but it can help enhance your coordination and strengthen several muscles at the same time.
2. Multi-directional squat with a bar
This exercise challenges your coordination, engages your glutes, and works your inner thigh muscles. As an added benefit, lower body exercises burn significant calories.
3. Forearm plank
(Hold for 60 seconds) – this exercise is great for pulling in and strengthening your core. Take deep breaths and be sure you’re not putting too much pressure on your neck or back. Try to let your abs do most of the work.
4. Box jumps
This total lower-body cardio move engages your glutes and challenges your calves and core muscles.
5. Sit up straight
Who hasn’t found themselves hunched over their computer for a long day? Focus on pulling your shoulders back and try to incorporate regular yoga stretches into your day – this can really help lengthen and streamline your posture. And if you’ve made it this far, go ahead and reward yourself with a good stretch.
Whether it’s a new dress that’s motivating you or just a desire to feel your best, you’re on the right track. Go ahead and give these confidence-boosting healthy habits a try.
6. Pike roll with an exercise ball
(Hold for 30 seconds) – this is a great move for toning your shoulders and abs. Get into a push-up position with your feet placed on an exercise ball instead of the floor.
The closer the ball is to your abs, the higher the difficulty. Keeping your abs tight, press your hips up towards the ceiling. Then, come back to your original straight position. Keep your back flat throughout this exercise.