There are times when I’m playing with my niece, Azalea, and I realize what I’m doing can actually be turned into a pretty good workout.

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.

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 [...]