12 Moves in 20 Minutes

12 Moves in 20 Minutes

8. Speed Skaters. As you work for speed, it becomes a great cardio exercise. Targets the “saddlebag” area—outer thighs, hips, glutes and abs all at the same time.

To do: Begin with one leg crossed behind the other. Reach your opposite arm across towards the supporting leg. Just like a professional speed-skater, hop laterally (side to side) and cross back with the opposite leg. One rep equals one hop to the right and one hop to the left. Repeat 20 times quickly.

Modification(s): a) Rather than hopping side to side, slide so the feet stay close to the floor. b) Just tap the leg down rather than balancing on one leg.

Challenge(s): a) Land on one leg with the opposite foot crossing back but not touching the floor. b) Stay low and try to touch the floor with the reaching arm.