Whilst it may be a bit late for this New Year, get started on these great routines ready for the rest of the year when you want to show off at a party in straps and short sleeves!

Remember, though, a well toned, shapely body comes from eating the right things as well as a regular exercise routine.

I have combined a quick routine that will target those bits usually on show when out wearing a party dress - typically your arms and legs - and I have finished with a bit of cardio. Apart from a small weight (a small water bottle will do) you don’t need any equipment, so you can do these anytime, anywhere!

In this feature, we will be concentrating on the thighs and bottom and core muscles. In Part Two (coming soon) we will be concentrating on the core, upper back and triceps and finishing with a little bit of cardio!

How to do it

3 sets of 10 reps.
Suggested 3-4times a week ( every other day)

Dumbbell Leg Curl

Areas trained : back of thighs

• Lie down on your stomach, fold your arms and rest your chin
• Hold a weight between your feet so that the top of the weight is resting on the soles of your shoes.

• Squeeze your feet together and curl your legs.
• Lower with control but don’t rest the weight between reps.

Single Leg Bridge

Areas trained : bum, back of legs and core muscles

• Lie with your right leg bent and left leg straight.
• Keep knees in line together.

• Lift your bottom off the floor to form a straight line between shoulders , hips and knees.
• Lower your bottom, and then perform the move again - but don’t rest in between reps.

Weighted Side Lunge

Areas Trained : inner thighs

• Stand with feet together holding a weight in each hand.
• Step sideways with your right leg.

• Bend your right knee and keep your left leg straight.
• Lower the weights in both arms towards your ankles.
• Push back to the centre and repeat by stepping sideways with your left leg.