Summer is coming up and I want to be in tip-top shape for bikini season! This is a tough bikini body workout I created from a combination of different workout classes classes and training sessions with a private trainer. I focus  on cardio based workouts and light weight circuits in order to build lean muscle and shred body fat. Let's get started!

Warm up: 20 minutes of light cardio and 10 minutes of streching.

Cardio:

I like to start with either the elliptical or walking on an incline on the treadmill!

Stretching:

• 6 Sumo Squats. Click here for reference.
• 6 Inchworms. Click here for reference.
• 6 Quad Stretch; 3 on each leg holding for 20 seconds each. Click here for reference.
• 6 Knee Hugs, 3 on each leg holding for 20 seconds each. Click here for reference.
• 6 Backward Lunge Arm Extensions, 3 on each leg. Click here for reference.
• 2 Calf Stretches, stretch each calf on a wall for 30 seconds each. Click here for reference.
• 10 Step Out Lunges, 5 on each leg. Click here for reference.
• 12 Lateral Lunges, 6 on each leg. Click here for reference.

Next let's do a short booty circuit:

• 10 Fire Hydrants on each leg. Click here for reference.
• 10 Donkey Kicks on each leg. Click here for reference.
• 10 Straight Legs Kicks on each leg. Click here for reference.
• 12 Hips Raises with medicine ball in between, hold for 5 seconds at top. Click here for reference.

On to weight training!

Circuit 1:

• Weighted Step-Ups; 10 on each leg with 5 pound weights. Use a box or a bench. Click here for reference.
• Single-Leg Deadlifts with Kettlebell; 15 on each leg with a 8-10 pound weight. Click here for reference.
• 15 Sumo Squats with a 10-12 weight. Click here for reference.
• Jump Rope; 50 jumps.

Repeat 3 times. Take a water break!

Circuit 2:

• 15 Bicep Curls with Band. Click here for reference.
• 25 Mountain Climbers. Click here for reference.
• 15 Reverse Flys with 2.5 pound weights. Click here for reference.
• Battling Ropes; 10 seconds both arms, 10 seconds individual. Click here for reference.

Repeat 3 times. Take a water break!

Circuit 3:

• 15 Elevated Push Ups. Click here for reference.
• 15 Tricep Extensions with Band. Click here for reference.
• Crossover Lunges; 12 on each leg with 8-10 pound weight. Click here for reference.
• Burpees; 6-8 depending on how tired you are feeling. Click here for reference.

Repeat 3 times. Take a water break!

Ab Circuit:

• 20 Toe Touches. Click here for reference.
• 15 Leg Lifts. Click here for reference.
• Crossover Crunches; 15 on each leg. Click here for reference.
• 20 Criss Crosses. Click here for reference.
• Side V-Ups; 15 on each leg. Click here for reference.
• 15 Ab Hip Raises. Click here for reference.
• 20 Flutter Kicks. Click here for reference.
• 20 Supermans. Click here for reference.

Woohoo! You made it! Don't forget to stretch after your workout!