Finally, I get to share with you ladies a few of my favorite exercises for the glutes and legs! I prefer to incorporate certain moves into my routine that will target specific areas as well as give the rest of my body a workout... killing two birds with one stone type of deal... Make sure to include little bits of cardio into your routine to help achieve that long/lean/feminine look we all want. These moves are a little bit more intense and your whole body should be feeling these later! Don't forget to always stretch before and after and DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!

1. Donkey Kicks:

25 Reps - (These are killer for working your glutes as well as strengthening your core and toning your arms)

*Start on all fours. Make sure your hands are directly under your shoulders. Slowly raise your leg behind and then pulse your flexed foot toward the sky by squeezing your glutes. Your back should always remain still in a neutral spine. Make sure the motions are small and controlled, letting your muscle do all the work, not the momentum.*

2. Jump Squats :

25 Reps - (If you are looking to get that brazilian booty these are your new best friend)

*Jump as high as you can and then go straight into a seated position (squat), hold for 3 seconds, and repeat... Once you've completed 25 reps, squat and hold for 1 minute.*

3. Side Shaper:

25 Reps - (Great for toning thigh, glutes and abs)

*Start with your hips stacked (side plank position) then raise you leg. Bring it back down and lower. Do 5 repetitions on each side and repeat until you've done 25 reps on each side.*

* I have to use both my arms to support myself for this one due to an old shoulder injury but the correct way is to support yourself with one arm while resting the opposite arm at your side.*

2 minute break. REPEAT 5 TIMES!

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Photos by Franck Berthuot | @frankiebees

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Ladies, you've been asking for a while if I would share my workout routine with you guys and I have finally found time to do so! This is the first of many posts to come but today I'm sharing with you the key to all exercises, Running and Stretching! You can lift weights in the gym all day long but if you’re aiming for a more lean/toned body (which most all women are) then running is your new best friend. I personally love to run in the sand, it’s less intensive on my knees vs running on pavement and it provides more resistance which will give you more of a workout in less time! So, for those of you that live near a beach, here’s my routine and tips for running in the sand. For those of you who don’t have access to sand or a beach, I recommend running trails vs pavement. Again it’s much less intense on your knees but trails are also uneven so that will require you to use more of your core! And If you want the resistance the sand provides, throw on a pair of ankle weights!

Photos by Franck Berthuot | @frankiebees

Distance: 1 mile (sand) or 3 miles (trails). Run at your own pace but don't forget to push yourself!

Every 1/2 mile I like to do 2 sets of sprints. In other words, run as fast as you possibly can for 15 seconds. Don’t forget to take a 1 minute breather in-between sprints.

Tip: If the dry sand becomes too intense, move to the waters edge and run along the wet sand. It's much more compact and will give your legs a bit of a break if need be but try and stay in the dry parts, it’s much harder but again that’s the point of working out! ;)

Drink a ton of water and don't forget to stretch!!!

Also, I am addicted to these shirts by Bluesmiths! They're so versatile. I can wear them while I'm running or surfing! They breathe like you wouldn't believe, are super comfy and they dry within seconds. A heavenly combination if you're always active like me!

I'll be posting my workout routine for abs, glutes and legs next so stay tuned!!

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Feel free to comment below with any questions and I'll be sure to answer them for you! Xx