Day-by-Day Workout Plan to Help You Slim Down

Day 1

1. Arm Arc
Upper-Body Circuit
For both moves: Do 16 reps, then do 8 more with a balance challenge (knee lifts for Move 1; rear leg lifts for Move 2).

Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms at sides, holding a dumbbell in each hand.* Raise arms out to sides to shoulder height (not shown). Bend elbows so arms form a goalpost. Press dumbbells up overhead. Reverse actions to lower weights.

2. Row With Rear Fly
Hold dumbbell in right hand, arm extended below shoulder. Lunge with left leg bent, right one straight behind you. Rest left hand on left thigh. Bend right elbow and pull dumbbell toward hip. Slowly lower. Then raise right arm out to side to shoulder height. Slowly lower. (Do opposite arm next round.)

3. Power Drill (30 seconds)
Jumping Jacks: For less impact, you can alternate stepping out to sides.

Choose a weight that you can lift with good form for the recommended number of reps. If the last few reps don't feel hard, pick a heavier weight.

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