Let’s get to the bottom of things!

A “Boy Shorts” bottom that is! Hmmm... boy shorts bottom? Are you kidding me? I don’t think so! Well don’t go selling yourself short... no pun intended. Want to wear that String Bikini bottom or those Boy Shorts or even those little G-string panties you were drooling over in the latest Victoria's Secret catalog? Well, being the G-Ma “Hottie” that you are... you can!! There’s still time to add these sexy little items to your Wish List for Santa this Christmas. You never know... you may even get them “Special Delivery” from Santa himself! So let’s get started!! The challenge is on!

Try putting one or more of these simple exercises into your regular workout routine and you’ll get right to the “bottom” of things... and be on your way to Santa’s lap, in no time!

These moves will build and sculpt the glutes and inner thighs, tone the quadriceps and hamstrings, and improve balance. Don’t let them intimidate you... they’re not as difficult as they seem. Just start off slow and work your way up.


One Legged Squats (With light hand weights - 3 lbs each)
(1 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 Repetitions)

Stand on one leg, lightly resting only the toes of your other foot on the floor. Lower yourself as if you are going to sit in a little chair, as far as you can, while still maintaining your balance. Return to the standing position by pressing your heel. Complete one set then alternate to the other side and complete another set. Repeat until you reach your desired number of sets.


Alternating Reverse Lunges (With heavier hand weights - 5 lbs each)
(1 to 3 sets of 16 to 24 Repetitions)

Stand with your feet together. Take a giant step backward with your left foot, lowering your left knee toward the floor as you bend your right knee. Keep your hips straight and facing forward. Lower yourself until your right thigh is parallel with the floor and your left knee is 1 to 2 inches from the floor. Return to the starting position, pressing your weight into the heel of your right foot as you come up. Repeat this step with the other leg. Alternate sides until you complete one set. Repeat until you reach your desired number of sets.


Plie` Squats (With one heavier hand weight – 5 lbs or more)
(1 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 Repetitions)

Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding the hand weight vertically in front of you with both hands, with your palms facing up, cupping the upper end of the weight. Turn you feet so that your toes point outward and align your knees in the same direction as your toes. Stand up straight and contract your abs. Then while keeping your body upright and your knees directly over your toes, slowly lower your body until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Use your glutes to slowly come back up and return to the starting position. Repeat until you reach your desired number of sets.


Dead Lift (With light hand weights - 3 lbs each)
(1 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 Repetitions)

Stand with your feet together, holding the hand weights horizontally in front of your thighs and with your palms facing toward you. Contract your abs and your lower back. Keep your head up and bend forward at the hips while sticking your butt out and keeping your back straight. While holding and running the weights down your shins, lower your body as far as you can without having to bend your knees and try to get parallel with the floor. Return to the starting position by pushing up on your heels, keeping your back straight, running the weights up your shins, and squeezing your glutes hard. Repeat until you reach your desired number of sets.