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Gwen Stefani's Abs, Arms, and Butt Workout
With Gwen's busy schedule, it only makes sense that her exercises work her entire body and burn more calories in fewer minutes. Beverly Hills-based trainer Gunnar Peterson shared with us the workout that Gwen Stefani uses to maintain her rock-star body.
Burn More Calories with Cardio
"Focus on cardio that uses your whole body to challenge more muscles and burn extra calories in less time," says trainer Gunnar Peterson. Try rowing. "It's easy on joints and works every muscle," he says.
Targets: Arms, core, butt, and legs
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a 5- to 10-pound dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent 90 degrees, with palms facing forward. Keeping chest up, squat down.
- As you lift back up through glutes, twist body to the left, allowing feet to pivot so that right heel lifts off the floor. At the same time, press dumbbells overhead.
- Return to start. Switch sides and repeat.
- Do 16 reps, alternating sides. Do 3 sets.
Want to lose the baby weight like Gwen did but you're not sure where to start? We have the workouts and diet advice so you can get to your best body!
Lose the Baby Weight Fast: Toning Circuit Workout
This strength and cardio circuit workout targets your abs and works your entire body so you can get your pre-baby body back.
Video: Lose the Baby Weight Workout
Watch and follow this video workout routine to get the body you need to be Supermom.
Your Post-Baby Diet
We have the healthy foods and diet tips you need to shed the extra pregnancy pounds and still get the nutrients you need.
Originally published on FitnessMagazine.com, January 2009.
