We've co-opted key moves from one of the country's hottest fitness programs: Core Fusion, a strength-training regimen that has attracted such A-listers as Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron, and Kate Hudson. "People come to Core Fusion because they get results," says cofounder Fred DeVito. "You get leaner and more toned, but the workout remains challenging, so you continue to get better and better results." (Find a Core Fusion class, taught exclusively at Exhale Spa, or buy a DVD at exhalespa.com.) Do these four Core Fusion moves three or four times a week—you can add in two weekly cardio sessions to boost the bodyshaping benefits
Seriously slimming moves ahead...
1. C-CURVE LEG LIFTS
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, feet turned out slightly (a).Extend your arms forward, round your back, and raise your left leg (b).Hold for 10 seconds, then return to the starting position. Do 10 reps, then repeat with the right leg.
2. FLY-UPS
Lie on your back with your feet flat on a wall, legs together. Lift your shoulders and grab your outer thighs a). Hold for 30 seconds. Let go of your legs and hold for another 30 seconds (b). Repeat the sequence two more times.
3. SEATED LEG RAISES
Sit with your legs wider than hip-width apart, knees bent, fingertips on the floor outside your knees (a).Brace your abs and slowly lift both legs, pushing your fingertips onto the floor (b). Hold for two seconds, then lower. That's one rep. Do 20.
4. PRETZEL
Sit on the floor and bend your right leg, bringing your foot across your body; bend your left leg so your foot is behind you (a). Try to lift your left knee off the floor 10 times (b), then reverse your leg positions and repeat, lifting your right leg.
Seriously slimming moves ahead...
1. C-CURVE LEG LIFTS
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, feet turned out slightly (a).Extend your arms forward, round your back, and raise your left leg (b).Hold for 10 seconds, then return to the starting position. Do 10 reps, then repeat with the right leg.
2. FLY-UPS
Lie on your back with your feet flat on a wall, legs together. Lift your shoulders and grab your outer thighs a). Hold for 30 seconds. Let go of your legs and hold for another 30 seconds (b). Repeat the sequence two more times.
3. SEATED LEG RAISES
Sit with your legs wider than hip-width apart, knees bent, fingertips on the floor outside your knees (a).Brace your abs and slowly lift both legs, pushing your fingertips onto the floor (b). Hold for two seconds, then lower. That's one rep. Do 20.
4. PRETZEL
Sit on the floor and bend your right leg, bringing your foot across your body; bend your left leg so your foot is behind you (a). Try to lift your left knee off the floor 10 times (b), then reverse your leg positions and repeat, lifting your right leg.
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