Memorial Day is just around the corner, and with it comes sundresses, shorts, sleeveless tops and of course (gulp) a bathing suit. But if you want to firm up and lose a few pounds before you shed your cozy (read: cover-all) winter clothes, don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time. In fact, with SELF’s fun and easy Drop 10 exercise plan, you can tone up all over in just five weeks! The simple slimming formula: cardio quickie workouts that take just 14 minutes, 6 simple toning moves and a sneaky strategy for plowing through them fast. I had you at 14 minutes, right?
Why it works: The moves use a Jedi mind trick to make them more manageable. You’ll do 8 reps of a move, rest for 10 seconds, then do 7 reps, rest for 10, and so on, until you’re left with one measly rep. You can do one of anything, right? Couple that with the fat-melting magic of Tabata cardio intervals (Tabata simply means 20-second bursts with 10-second rests, repeated 8 times) and you’ll firm fast!
What you’ll need: A stability ball and a set of medium-weight dumbbells. That’s it!
What to do: Complete the Drop 10 toning moves below 3 times per week, counting down sets from 8 reps to 1 rep with rests in between. Finish with Tabata intervals (there’s an at-home workout and one for the gym—your choice!). Then add the “Feel-Like-It Fat Burning” (details below) and get ready to reveal your amazing new body!
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