So like her I’m going to try and do the same thing. In between teaching classes, taking classes and applying for a consolidation loan, I’m going to start working out more. 

Here is a list of the some of the top exercises recommended by Shape Magazine to get in shape this spring before the warm summer months ahead:

Kneeling Rotating Twist – Strengthens the abs, particularly obloquies, and back; stretches middle back and rear shoulders

Squat to Overhead Reach – Strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings and butt; stretches front torso, front shoulders and hip flexors

Side Lift – Strengthens the obloquies and lateral hip flexors; stretches sides of torso

Overhead Leg Toss – Strengthens the hamstrings, butt and quadriceps; stretches hamstrings

Squat Dive – Strengthens the quadriceps, butt, hamstrings, chest, shoulders, triceps, abs and back; stretches inner thighs and lower back

Leg Circles – Strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings, butt, inner thighs, upper hips and abs

I think I’m up to it! This blog and hopefully summer marks the beginning of a new me. I’m going to stop hiding behind oversized T-shirts and butt-camouflaging sarongs. This summer I’m buying that two-piece. Oh yes, it’s the summer of bikini confidence.