Alison Sweeney's Couch Workout

Row Boat

The Biggest Loser's Alison Sweeney may spend more time on TV than she does in front of it, but the multitasking mom has mastered the art of finding exercise options in her living room or hotel room. "When it comes to working out, I don't just let it happen; I make it happen. I think about it a day in advance," says Sweeney, who walks the talk on these pages. Got 24 minutes during your fave sitcom? Then sculpt sexy muscles at home. "Anyone can do it," says Sweeney's trainer, Stevie Sant'Angelo, who designed this fast allover firm-up exclusively for FITNESS using just a couch and a single resistance band. "You'll get your sweat on and tone all the top trouble zones on your own schedule." Do 15 reps of each move then repeat the circuit twice. Stash the band between your sofa cushions so it's always on hand to keep your body supersleek.

Row Boat

Targets: Back, shoulders, and biceps

• Loop center of band around couch leg and sit on floor facing couch, holding ends of band in each hand, arms extended in front of you with palms facing down.
• Drive elbows behind you at shoulder height to row band toward chest; then, keeping elbows bent to maintain resistance, lower them to sides. Return to start.
• Do 15 reps.

Trainer's Tip: Keep your shoulders down throughout the move so that their blades kiss in back.

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