Actress and television personality Maria Menounos is the cover girl for the June issue of SELF magazine. Maria discusses the importance of having a healthy lifestyle and even provided some of her workout secrets. Her tips are very easy and “bed” friendly. Just see for yourselves:
1. Saddlebag slimmer – works hips, butt, thighs
Lie on left side on bed with legs stacked, knees bent, left forearm supporting upper body, right hand planted in front of torso for support. Place a blanket over legs to add resistance. Pressing insteps together, lift feet off bed and open right leg to ceiling, forming a diamond (as shown). Release to start. Do 2 sets of 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
2. Belly buster – works abs
Lie faceup with knees bent, feet flat, legs pressed together, shoulders hanging off edge of bed. Place hands behind head, elbows out, to start (as shown). Engage abs and slowly sit up straight. Return to start. Do 2 sets of 12 reps.
3. Tush tightener – works butt, abs
Start on all fours, place wrists directly beneath shoulders. Keeping abs and butt engaged, lift right leg to the ceiling, knee bent, foot flexed (as shown). Return to start. Do 2 sets of 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
4. Thigh trimmer – works thighs
Lie on left side with legs stacked, knees bent, left forearm supporting upper body, right hand planted in front of torso for support, back straight. Lift right leg as high as you comfortably can and lower slowly back down. Return to start. Do 2 sets of 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
Cr: Elise Donogue
There are really a lot of people who wants to get the right lifestyle and good body. And thanks to Maria for sharing some of her exercises. :))