Including today, there are exactly twelve days before we hit Christmas, and I couldn’t be more excited! I’ve put together a “12-day challenge” with amazing moves that are modifications to traditional exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, crunches, lunges, squats, curls, etc.) Each day will feature a different move.

If you’re looking for a last minute exercise to get you looking good in that last-trip-to-the-beach bathing suit, (or just any move that will get tummy toned and those legs tight) try this!

New core move! Add this awesome exercise to your core regimen. This particular exercise especially works your lower abs, but your entire mid-section, right down to your obliques, will be strengthened and toned. Enjoy!

One of the most talked about problem areas in women is the back of the arms. Sure enough, no one wants flabby arms! So use these exercises to tighten them up. Tricep Kickbacks 1) Start with a set of 3 or 5-lb dumbbells in each hand. Feet should be about shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Bend over so that [...]

One of the areas we are most self-conscious about is our mid-section (abs, obliques, etc.) We all want to be able to get into those bathing suits or cute, slinky dresses with nice, tight abs. Use these particular exercises to work your abs, obliques and shoulders. Plank Twist 1. Begin in push-up position. Make sure your hands are lined up [...]