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Best Women Workout Tips of All Time Tone Up on the Treadmill 01 "Save time at the gym with this 10-minute cardio/sculpt session: Hop on a treadmill holding a three- to five-pound dumbbell in each hand, and set the speed to a brisk walk. Do a one-minute set each of shoulder presses, biceps curls, triceps extensions, side laterals, front laterals and standing triceps kickbacks one after another as you walk Power Up Your Runs "Adding wall sits to the end of every run will strengthen your quads, ham- strings and glutes, improving your speed and endurance. Lean against a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart, then squat until your knees are bent at 45 degrees. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds; work up to doing 10 sets. 02 Chart Your Progress 01 03 "Stay motivated using a fitness report card. Jot down these subjects: Cardio, Muscle Conditioning, Flexibility and Attitude. Set goals (for exam- ple, doing 10 "boy" push-ups) and grade yourself A through F at least four times a year. When you see how much you improve, you'll want to stay in great shape." 02 03 04 Try This All-in-One Toner "A side-step squat with wood chop works your arms, torso, abs, back, legs, inner thighs and butt. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a three- to four-pound medicine ball in your hands. Bend your arms up so that the ball is at eye level over your right shoulder. 04 Get a Jump on Weight Loss 051 "Add plyometric box jumps to your workout to improve your cardiovascular stamina and leg strength -- you'l really sculpt your hamstrings, quads and glutes. Find a sturdy box that';s at least one foot high. Starting from a standing position, explosively jump to the middle of the box, then jump back down. Repeat 20 times." Take This Jump-Rope Challenge "The best cardio workout is the jump-rope double-turn maneuver. It's in- tense: You'll burn about 26 calories per minute! Do a basic jump for five minutes, then jump twice as high and turn the rope twice as fast so it passes under your feet twice before you land." 06 Intensify Your Push-Up 07 "Squat-thrust push-ups get you in great shape because they work your upper body, core and lower body and improve agility, strength and endur- ance all at once. From a standing position, bend down, put your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart, and jump your feet back into plank position. Maximize Your Crunches 082 "A side-step squat with wood chop works your arms, torso, abs, back, legs, inner thighs and butt. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a three- to four-pound medicine ball in your hands. Bend your arms up so that the ball is at eye level over your right shoulder. For more information visit - www.todaysdiva.com