The Workout
Start with 4 minutes of easy walking. Then pick up your pace to a moderate intensity and do the first exercise for 25 reps. When you’re finished, drape the band around your neck and speed up to a brisk pace, like you’re in a hurry, for 2 minutes. Repeat the 25-rep toning / 2-minute brisk-walking intervals until you’ve done all the exercises. Cool down with 4 minutes of easy walking. (Add an additional 10 minutes of toning exercises with Prevention’s Fit In 10 DVD and watch your body transform!) You can make moves harder by placing hands closer together so you’re using less band, or easier by separating hands for more slack. (Psst! Check out these 7 resistance bands that will tone your whole body.)
Chest Circle
A. With band around your back, extend arms in front, crossing wrists. B. Circle arms out to sides, bend elbows, and bring hands in to chest. Repeat, crossing opposite arm on top. MORE: 15 Low-Sugar Snacks To Help You Lose Weight
Shoulder Shaper
A. Loop band around your back. Hold each side with palms up, elbows bent in at waist, forearms angled out to sides. B. Keeping shoulders down and back, press hands up and away from body to about shoulder height. Slowly lower to start position. MORE: 5 Foolproof Moves For Sculpting Sexy Shoulders After 40
Back Pulldown
A. Hold band wide overhead. B. Lower arms, keeping elbows bent slightly, and pull down behind head. Slowly return to start position. MORE: 6 Smoothies That Go With Every Kind Of Walking Workout
Tricep Toner
Shannon Greer A. Hold band at shoulder height in front of you, hands wide, elbows bent 90°. (This super effective move will tone your triceps AND burn fat.) B. Keeping upper arms still, straighten arms and press hands out to sides. Slowly return to start position.
