Booty Boot Camp

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity"

-JFK

WEBSITE: No need to hit the gym. Use this gear-free guide to sweat without all the big machineshttp://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/no-equipment-required-workout

Hit that lower body, targeting those glutes that we all know and love! Take a look at some interval work that will burn those glutes and get you working!! Grab some hand weights, an optional step, and a towel to get started. Do the interval 2-3 times through twice a week and you'll love the results quickly!

Simple Lounge-No need to get fancy, a lounge is one of the best way to burn everything below the waist. Make sure your stance is wide enough so that you are moving straight down and up, not forward and back.

Fly Away-Stand on a low step (no step, do movement on the ground) with feet together, dumbbells by your side. Hinge body forward while you extend your right leg behind you and lift your arms up above your head so your body is in a tabletop position. Work on keeping your hips parallel to the ground. Hold 1-2 second and lower back to starting position, trying not to touch your right leg to the step before you begin the movement again.

In/Out Lounge-Start with feet together. Step your left leg out to the left diagonal while you lower to a lounge. Step your left back and repeat with the right leg.

Ski Boot Sit-Start with feet hip width apart, standing on the dumbbells (heels on the handles) and putting a rolled up towel in between your knees. Extend your arms straight in front of you. Squat down to a 90 degree angle, sitting back as if sitting in a chair. Come halfway back up so legs are slightly bent before beginning the movement again.

Duck Squat-Stand with feet wider than hip width apart and point your toes out to the 45 degree angle. To make it harder you can hold a dumbbell in both hands in front of you. Lower the plie squat down to a 90 degree angle while keeping your knees behind your toes.

Tennis Shuffle-Stand on a low step with feet together and arms extended in front of you. Hop left leg down to the ground and coming into a squat position and quickly hop the left leg back onto the step

Side Shaper-Lie on your right side and prop yourself up onto your right elbow, keeping your shoulder and elbow in line. Your left hand can be on your hip or placed on the ground for balance. Lift hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line. Lift leg straight up about 6 inches away from the right leg. Return the left leg and lower back down before starting the second rep.

Upside Down Crunch-Lift your body into a plank position on your elbows. Keep your shoulders and elbows in line and a straight line from your head to your feet. Slightly lift the tailbone up towards the ceiling and tuck your abs. Hold this position for a few seconds and then return to the plank.

Love that lower body, and use some of these great moves to get there!! Happy sweating :)

Megan