This express workout
targets a favorite trouble zone: your hips. Do this 10-minute workout developed
by Marcus Minier, exercise physiologist at The Gym in New York City, three
times a week along with five days of cardio, and we guarantee that you'll have the
slimmer hips you deserve in no time!
By Betsy Stephens; Photos by Susan Pittard
1. Standing Side Kick
Targets: Inner Thighs,
Glutes, Quadriceps, Outer Hips
·
With feet hip-width
apart and hands on hips, slowly extend right leg to the side at hip height in 3 full counts.
·
Hold for 1 count, then
take 3 counts to lower to floor.
·
Do 15 times, then switch
sides.
2. Side Jump
Targets:
Inner Thighs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Outer Hips
·
Standing with hands
on hips, hop 3 feet to your left, landing on your left foot with left
knee slightly bent.
·
Bring your right foot
down to the floor.
·
Repeat to the right and
continue alternating for a total of 15 on each side.
3. Hip Raise
Targets:
Hip Flexors, Outer Hips, Outer Thighs, Glutes
·
Lie faceup with knees
bent and feet flat on the floor.
·
Hold for 1 count, then
move your left leg out to your left side at 90 degrees.
·
Hold for 1 count and
return to center before lowering.
·
Do 10 times; switch
sides.
4. Traveling Squat-Kick
Targets:
Thighs, Glutes, Quadriceps
·
Stand with hands
on hips and kick your right legin an arc across the front of your body
before bringing your foot to the floor in a squat.
·
Step your left foot next
to the right and come to a stand.
·
Do 15 times, then switch
sides.
5. Leg Raise
Targets:
Outer Thighs, Glutes, Hip Flexors
·
Get on all fours, weight
evenly balanced between your hands and knees.
·
Lift your left leg out to the side, keeping knee bent
90 degrees and inner thigh facing the floor.
·
Quickly kick your leg
diagonally behind you, bringing your heel toward the ceiling.
·
Return your left
knee to the floor and do 10 times; switch sides.
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