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EASY MORNING WORKOUT ROUTINES TO GET IN SHAPE FAST Rise and shine— Wake up and get moving. When it comes to exercising in the a.m.., it’s way easier to be a wimp than a warrior—which is bad news, consid- ering how an early sweat session may benefit your body, not to mention your to-do list. It says workout before breakfast helps the body burn more body fat. Comparing to post-breakfast workout, it burns 20% more fat. 1 HOLLOW BODY HOLD Lie faceup with arms by sides and legs ex- tended straight. Engage abs. Lift shoulder blades and straightened legs off the floor, keeping lower back pressed into mat throughout the entire exercise (the closer your legs are to the floor, the more challenging this is). 2 SINGLE-LEG GLUTE BRIDGE Lie faceup with knees bent and feet shoulder-width apart. Extend left leg straight out then press into right heel to lift hips straight up off mat. Keep knees in-line and engage glutes as you lift. Lower down slowly, creating your own resistance, then repeat on other side. 3 REVERSE OBLIQUE CRUNCH Start sitting on mat, legs extended out in front of you, hands on mat behind you. Lean back slightly onto finger- tips for balance and lift legs two inches off floor. Keeping core tight, shift weight onto right hip and twist at the waist to bring bent knees toward chest. Extend back out (don’t drop legs to mat). 29