6 Moves to Make You Look Better in 60 Seconds Flat

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Doing a few quick exercises before hitting the beach are key in order to get your blood flowing, metabolism working, and bikini body looking tight — even minutes before you step out onto the sand. New York-based certified personal trainer and a NPC nationally qualified bikini competitor Juli Liporace broke down some of her go-to steps for us to look toned, in literally minutes.

Reverse Crunches (For abs)

Lie flat on your back, then bend your knees and move your legs towards your torso, pointing your toes to the ceiling as you roll your pelvis backwards and raise your hips off the floor. At the end of this movement, your knees should be touching your chest. Hold for a second and then move your legs back to the starting position while exhaling. Try doing this 15 to 20 times.

Sumo-Squats (For legs, butt, and thighs)

Place your feet wide with your toes pointed out, like a ballerina. Then, keep your back straight while bending your knees as if you are sitting on a chair, low enough so your quadriceps and hamstrings are parallel to the floor. Go back in the upward motion and repeat for 20 repetitions.