46 summer 2019
DUMBBELL
PUNCH
Assume a fi ghter’s stance
— one foot forward, one
foot back — and hold a set
of dumbbells at chin level,
palms facing inward, elbows
down. Alternately throw
straight punches at shoulder
level, keeping the non-
punching hand in place to
“protect” your face.LEVEL UP:Use a heavier
weight or play with your
punching speed.
TIP: “Every other set, switch
your foot stance,” she says.BANDED SIDE
LEG RAISE
Stand with both feet
on a resistance band
shoulder-width apart,
and hold the handles at
your hips. Keep your leg
straight as you slowly lift it
up and out to the side as
high as you can without
breaking at the hips or
tipping over. Pause briefl y
and then lower to the
start. Do all reps on one
side, then move to the
other.
LEVEL UP:Add an ankle
weight or use a heavier
band to boost resistance.
TIP:“This is a small move,
so don’t overthink it,” she
says. “It will burn even
in that small range of
motion — trust me!”
“UNLESS YOU HAVE A RAINY DAY, YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT A SUNNY DAY IS LIKE.”