Abs, Butt & Thighs

Training doesn't necessarily require a full gym set-up nor does your training regime have to be complex to get results. Here are some great simple exercises that target the three most common problem areas for women:

Abs

• Sit ups (upper)
• Crunch pulses (upper)
• Reverse crunches (lower)
• Double leg extensions (lower)
• Planks (deeper muscles under the abs)
• Twisties (waist)
• Side taps (waist)

The main thing to remember with abs is to not limit yourself to one area--- most people only do crunches/sit ups but these target only one area of your abs. Mix it up with different exercises to hit every area of your abs. 

Butt/Thighs

• Lunges- there are several types of lunges; start off with standard static lunges and then you can progress with walking lunges, lunges with weights and pylometric lunges (these are difficult but super effective)
• Squats- the are also several types of squat; my favourites are normal squats, squats with a barbell and jumping squats. I also love sumo squats, try holding them an inch from the bottom & pulsing up and down. You should be able to feel the burn.
• Step ups- just grab yourself a step and step up and down off it! It's a simple exercise but its great for your legs, especially if you hold some weights while doing it.

Of course there are also several other types of exercises targeting these areas but I find these three to be the most effective, especially if you don't have access to any gym equipment.