Get Your Best Beach Body in 1 Month: Fat-Blasting Strength Circuit

Get Your Best Beach Body 2008: Fat-Blasting Strength Circuit

Lynda Churilla

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By the editors of FITNESS

To do this workout, begin by marching in place or walking briskly for a few minutes, then move from one exercise to the next without rest. The four cardio blasts mixed into the workout will keep your heart rate elevated and help you burn more calories. Do the entire series of exercises twice (it will take about 30 minutes).

Flamingo Balance

Targets: Arms, core, glutes, thighs; improves balance

Stand with feet staggered, right foot forward, holding dumbbells.
Lean forward slightly and lift left foot, toes pointed, bringing leg to hip height and left hand to hip. At the same time, raise right arm to shoulder height, palm down; rotate hand so palm faces up and curl weight toward shoulder.
Touch toes back down for a moment and repeat.
Do 8 to 12 reps; switch sides.

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