Getting in shape doesn't require a pricey gym membership or a bunch of expensive weight machines. If you don't have the time or the funds to hit the gym, you can tone your muscles workout without even leaving the house. Talk to your doctor before starting a new workout routine, especially if you have health problems or injuries.
Pisao Kick
Strengthen and tone your abs, legs and butt with the Pisao kick exercise. Stand up straight with your feet at about the width of your hips and your hands in fists. Bend your elbows and place your left fist in front of your left hip and your right fist directly in front of your chest. Lift your left foot to the left side at the height of your hips. At the same time, lift your left fist up to your left hip. Flex your foot as you extend your left leg out to the side. Bend your left knee into your chest, then extend it back out again. Repeat 10 times, then repeat with the opposite leg.
Towel Hamstring Tuck
Tone your legs and butt with the towel hamstring tuck. Lie down on a hard, smooth surface on your back. Bend your knees so they're pointing up to the ceiling and put both feet on the floor, about shoulder-width apart. Place a small towel underneath your feet. Place your arms straight down at your sides. Lift your toes and hops off the ground. Slide your heels away from your body until your legs are completely extended. With your hips and toes still off the ground, slide your heels back to the starting position and repeat.
Lateral Pull
Tone your arms and back with the lateral pull exercise. Place two small towels on the ground next to one another on a smooth, hard surface. Lie down on your stomach with your upper body on the towels. Straighten your arms over your head so they are resting next to your ears and your palms are on the ground. Separate your palms so they are at about the width of your shoulders, and lift your feet off the ground 2 inches. Use your palms to slide your body forward on the ground until your chest is next to your hands. Push your body back to the starting position. Repeat, keeping your feet off the ground.
Leg Raise
Tone your legs and butt with the leg raise exercise. Place a sturdy chair to your right. Stand up straight with your feet together and your toes turned out. Lift your left leg as you lean over, putting your right forearm on the seat of the chair to keep your balance. Put your left hand on your hip as you continue to raise your left leg until it is at the width of your hips. Keep your left knee bent slightly while you point your toes. Press your leg in two small, pulsing motions to the front, then two to the back. Move your leg back and forth slightly for a total of one minute, then release. Repeat the exercise on the opposite side.
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