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which includes whipping contestants (and couch sitters) into

shape for NBC’s The Biggest Loser for the past two years, Jen

Widerstrom has identified a short list of mega-exercises that

pave the way to a superfit body. They are no-equipment clas-

sics but also the ones she witnessed many women struggle to

nail with textbook form. Aim to conquer this mix of strength-

eners, Widerstrom says, “and you’ll feel empowered like never

before.” That’s because challenging moves like these sculpt

a head-to-toe chain of muscles and build your athleticism and

physical skills for a big shot of body confidence.

To make sure you ace all six, Widerstrom breaks down the

basics of each exercise on the following pages. Pump up your

muscle capacity before each set with this game-changing

bit of mental prep: Visualize yourself doing the exercise that

you’re about to attempt, and you’ll feel a boost in your strength

by up to 24 percent—without working a single muscle, accord-

activates areas involved with motor skills.

And you’re about to get the body to prove it.

WANT MORE OF

WIDERSTROM’S

MAKEOVER MAGIC?

Look for her

better-body guide,

Diet Right for Your

Personality Type,

due out in February.

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