1. Squat with weights
This is a great lower body exercise, targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes.
Squats help build lean muscle and speed up your metabolism, while also toning your legs. Strong legs help with everyday activities.
Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at chest level with both hands, keeping elbows close to the body.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lower into a squat position.
Push through your heels to return to standing. Do 3 sets of 8-15 reps. Rest 60 seconds between sets.
2. Bend over and pull the resistance band
Resistance band crunches help strengthen the back, shoulders and arms.
This exercise is easy to do and doesn't require much equipment.
This exercise also helps improve posture and upper body strength. It also helps build muscle mass and increase metabolic rate, which is important for weight loss.
Stand in the middle of a resistance band with your feet hip-width apart, holding a band handle in each hand. Bend at the hips, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent. Pull the handles toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together, then slowly lower.
Do 3 sets of 12 - 15 reps each. Rest 60 seconds between sets.
3. Russian Twist
This exercise targets the obliques and the entire core. This exercise helps slim the waist and strengthens the core. This helps improve overall body composition and weight loss.
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet off the floor. Lean back slightly and clasp your hands together. Rotate your torso to the right, then to the left, touching the floor on your side each time.
Do 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps per side. Rest 60 seconds between sets.
