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Toning Exercises for Women

 

 

Diet without exercise is like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without the jelly. It just doesn’t work as well! I know many of us would like to think we don’t need to work out to get a fabulous body, but I would be lying to you if I said that was the case.

 

But not to worry ladies, I’ve put together some simple and very effective toning exercises for women. The best news is these toning exercises for women only take a couple minutes each day to perform.

 

That means you can get that beach ready body in only minutes a day. Exercise has never looked so attractive!  

 

Lunges

 

Target: Skater lounges are great toning exercises for women because they target a wide range of muscles. Most noticeably are your legs. It’s a great workout for those who want those slim, perfectly toned legs this summer.

 

	Stand with feet shoulder length apart, arms on your sides. Bring your left leg out to side, keeping the right leg in place. Keeping your back flat, twist forward from your hips, reaching with your right arm all the way to your left toes, extending your left arm behind you.
	Bring yourself back to the standing position and repeat the above with the left arm reaching to your right toes. This is one rep.
	Do 15-20 reps.

 

Remember how many reps you perform should be up to your fitness level. It should be fairly hard to complete a workout. If you feel as though you can keep going after your workout, increase the amount of reps.

 

Side Plank-Up

 

Target: Side plank up is a great toning exercise for women that targets you stomach and abs. It’s a great workout for those who want that ultra-sexy bikini belly.

 

	Lie on left side on floor with legs stacked and a rolled-up towel between thighs, propping torso on left elbow so that left forearm is perpendicular to torso. Make it easier: Stagger feet so that side of right foot is on floor in front of left foot for a wider base of support.
	Lift hips so that body forms a straight line from head to toe and squeeze towel between thighs. Hold for 1 count, then lower.
	Do 10 reps. Switch sides and repeat. Do 3 sets.

 

Weighted Jump Rope

Targets: This out of the ordinary workout is great for the whole body and throws in some cardio at the same time. Unlike many toning exercises for women, this focuses on your arms, abs, butt, and legs all at the same time! Great for a full body tone to get a perfectly shaped body.  

 

	Stand with feet shoulder length apart, and place a dumbbell in each hand.
	Bend your elbows at a right angle so that forearms point out to sides, palms facing forward.
	Jump up and down a few inches off floor, drawing small circles with dumbbells as if twirling a jump rope.
	Do 2 sets of 14 jumps.

 

A good rule of thumb to know if you’re doing this exercise correctly or not is to think of the good old days on the playground. If you’re doing the same motion you would normally do jumping rope, then you’re doing it right!

 

Kickbacks

 

Targets: This toning exercise for women targets your triceps, abs, butt, and hamstrings. Like the best workouts for women, this targets a wide array of muscles.

 

	Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand by your hips.
	With your elbows bent, extend right leg slightly behind you, placing your toes on the floor, hinging forward slightly from hips. Repeat with the other legs. This is one rep.
	Do 20 reps.

 

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