Yoga- Trim Waist

Targets: waist, abs, back, hamstrings, triceps (start with 3-8 lb. weights in both hands) Take a step back with your left foot. Engage your abs, and hinge forward at the waist as you lift your left leg straight up behind you until your foot, torso, and head are all in a straight line and parallel to the floor for Warrior 3 Pose. Bend your elbows to pull the weights up to hip level, palms facing in. Exhale; keeping your upper arms still, straighten your elbows to reach the weights straight out behind you for tricep kickbacks. Inhale as your bend your elbows ot bring weights forward again. Do 8-10 reps, then return to standing with feet together; repeat on the opposite side. After the last rep, lower your right foot, and step both feet together. -Health Magazine