Exercise

10-minute legs, bums and tums home workout

Tone up, firm up and burn fat from your tummy, hips, thighs and bottom with this 10-minute legs, bums and tums (LBT) home workout.

This LBT exercise routine counts towards your recommended weekly activity target for strength.

Before you begin, warm up with a 6-minute warm-up. After your workout, cool down with a 5-minute stretch.

Squats: great for firm bums and thighs

Do 2 sets of 15 to 24 repetitions (reps).

Tip: Keep your back straight and don't let your knees extend over your toes.

Lunges: great for firm bums and thighs

Do 1 set of 15 to 24 reps with each leg.

Tip: Keep your back straight and don't let your knees extend over your toes.

Calf raises: great for shapely legs and calves

Do 2 sets of 15 reps.

Tip: For more of a challenge, do these calf raises away from the wall and with a weight in each hand, such as 2 water bottles.

Bridges: great for firm bums

Do 2 sets of 15 to 20 reps.

Tip: Don't let your knees point outwards.

Stomach crunches: great for strong abs

Do 2 sets of 15 to 24 reps.

Tip: Don't tuck your neck into your chest as you rise and don't use your hands to pull your neck up.

Obliques: great for toning love handles

Do 1 set of 12 to 24 reps on each side.

Back raises: great for good posture

Do 2 sets of 15 to 24 reps.

Tip: Keep a long neck and look down as you perform the exercise.

Now cool down with this 5-minute stretch and cool-down routine.

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Page last reviewed: Fri Sep 2018 Next review due: Tue Sep 2021

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