Beach season is almost here – although we’ve been lucky enough to have actually had a few beach days already – so you know what that means… time to break out the bikini and unfortunately, nothing is less forgiving.
Well, whether your bum is flat as a pancake or you’re like me and carry a little extra junk in the trunk, this simple do-just-about-anywhere exercise will burn calories and make-over your backside (just in time to put on that little bikini!)
How to: Use a box, bench, bottom of a set of stairs, chair, or any other flat, sturdy object (about 18″ high) that will safely support your weight.
1. Place your right foot on the step so that your right knee is bent at about a 90-degree angle. (Make sure your entire foot, and not just the toes, is on the step.) This is your start position.
2. Step
up with your left foot, bringing your knee up to waist height; pause and return your left foot to start. Repeat.
3. Once you’ve completed all your repetitions on this leg, switch and repeat on the other side.
Aim for 3-4 sets of 15 reps on each leg.
