Squats
Squats aren’t just great for gorgeous legs and glutes – they tone, improve circulation and help reduce the signs of cellulite; they’re a full body workout too. Squats stimulate a huge hormonal response throughout the body, creating the perfect anabolic environment for muscle growth. This includes both the lower and upper part of your body. With squats, it’s easy to build up strength and lose fat in a matter of weeks. Master the technique and you’re half way there.
For a basic body squat, stand up tall and spread your feet shoulder-width apart, with your arms by your side. Then, slowly push your hips back and lower your body as far as you can reach, allowing your knees to bend. If it helps, raise your arms at the same time to stay balanced. Hold for a second; then return to your starting position.
You can mix it up with variations of the exercise, like jumping back to your original starting position post-squat or introducing weights. Set yourself a squat challenge, starting Christmas day.