There are lots of machines that can help you get slim and sculpted, but there's one that is sometimes overlooked: you! "Your body is the best piece of equipment you have," says New York City personal trainer Amanda Russell.
But while banging out pushups and squats means never waiting in line (or even stepping foot in a gym), you can make your workout better with a simple tweak. This routine, created by Russell, is based on a concept called complex training, which piggybacks a strength move with a quick, explosive one. Research shows that this one-two punch works so well because it requires your muscles to work overtime. The strength move tires out your muscles, which means your body has to recruit even more muscle fibers to power through the plyometric move. Training this way not only makes you stronger, faster, and fitter but also revs your metabolism, allowing you to burn more calories during and after your workout.
Try this routine two or three times per week. Do the first move for 30 seconds, then do the second one for 30 seconds. Rest one minute; repeat three more times. Perform the third and fourth moves in this same pattern. Push yourself to do more reps during each successive workout.
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