insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 101
HEALTH+WELLNESS
WEDDING WORKOUT FOR THE BRIDAL PARTY
shape-up shortcuts
There’s nothing like an upcoming wedding to motivate you to get in shape. Whether you
are the bride, mother of the bride, bridesmaid, or even a guest, looking your best in that
dress is likely to be at the top of your wedding-prep agenda. Just by following these three
simple exercises, you will target the key areas on show come the big day.
For Toned Arms – Tricep Dips
For a Toned Middle – V Sits
Toning your triceps – the large muscle on the backside of your upper arm
– is the best way to prep your arms for a sleeveless dress.
A strong core will give you a flat stomach, ensuring you look great in photos
– even after dinner.
1. Whilst sitting on a bench or similar stable platform, position your hands
shoulder-width apart beside you
2. Slide your bottom off the front of the bench with your legs extended out
in front of you, taking your weight through the heels of your hands
3. Slowly bend your elbows lowering your body toward the floor, ensuring
your back stays close to the bench as you descend
4. Once your elbows reach 90 degrees, press down through the hands to
straighten your elbows, returning to the start position
5. You can bend or straighten the legs to adjust the intensity of this exercise
6. Do two sets of 10 to begin with, before increasing to three sets of 15
after three weeks
1. Start on the floor in a seated position holding your knees. Rock back
until you are balanced on your bottom
2. Contract your abdomen, straighten your legs to a 45-degree angle, and
release your knees putting your arms out straight in front of you
3. Maintain this position with a good core posture and a strong spine
4. Hold this 'V' position for three sets of 20 seconds to begin with, before
increasing the duration as you get stronger
For a Toned Bum –
Walking Lunges
Looking pert from behind will give
you great confidence on the day,
especially if you are standing with
your back facing a full room.
Meet Dan
Dan Nesbit is a Kent-based personal
trainer. For the past 15 years, Dan
has been helping others reach their
fitness goals through tailored exercise
programmes and lifestyle coaching.
Dan recognises that everybody is
different and therefore responds to
different things. Try new activities; if
you don’t like going to the gym, work out at home. Make sure you move
more, sit less, and have fun while you're doing it.
1. Begin standing with your feet
shoulder-width apart and your
hands on your hips. Take a big
step forward with one leg
2. Bend your rear leg until your knee
nearly touches the floor. Your
posture should remain upright, and
your front knee should stay behind
the toes
3. Drive through the heel of your lead
foot to raise yourself back up
4. Step forward with your rear foot,
and repeat the lunge on the
opposite leg
5. Try eight strides one way and then
eight strides back to start with, but
aim to increase the number of
lengths as you get stronger
For Dan’s FREE Wedding Workout Plan, visit www.dannesbitfitness.com.
Got a fitness question or need fitness advice? Email Dan at
[email protected]
/Dan Nesbit Fitness
@DanNesbitPT
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