Get It Now: A Supercharged Metabolism

1. Diagonal Extension

Targets: Quads, Outer Thighs, Core, and Shoulders

• Hold a 3- to 5-pound dumbbell in right hand, elbow bent, at shoulder height with palm facing floor.
• Lift left foot a few inches out to side, toes on floor and heel raised.

• Bring left knee to hip height while lowering right arm diagonally across body to outside of left knee.
• Hold for 1 count, then lower leg and lift arm in 8 counts to start.
• Do 8 to 12 times; switch sides and repeat.