Get a Bikini Body in 4 Weeks
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- Pilates for a Beach-Ready Body
- 1. Front Lift
- 2. Front Lunge
- 3. Leg Pull/Push-Up
- 4. Kneeling One-Arm Side Kick
- 5. Front Plank/Back Support
- 6. Arm-Swing Curtsy Squat
- 7. Half-Seated Hip Circle
- 8. Bent-Knee Roll-Down
- 9. Double-Leg Kick
- 15-Minute Cardio Blast
- Double Your Results
Pilates for a Beach-Ready Body
Toss that sarong: We've got the ultimate workout to help you slip on a bikini with confidence. "Each of these exercises targets at least three major muscle groups -- so you train smarter, not longer," says Rael Isacowitz, a Pilates specialist and exercise physiologist based in Costa Mesa, California.
The Result: Swimsuit-worthy abs, plus sleeker arms, butt, and thighs. Do this workout three or four days a week for 20 minutes (complete the entire series of exercises twice), then add another 15 minutes of high-intensity cardio.
To boost the challenge, use light weights where indicated. Include two 45- to 60-minute cardio sessions on your off days and follow a healthy diet, and in just four weeks you'll be sitting poolside with pride.
