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How to Get Toned All Over -- no Gym Required

Try these 7 exercises to get a toned body without going to the gym

Here's how to get toned in the comfort of your own home
Here's how to get toned in the comfort of your own home
If you don't have access to a gym but still want a rockin' body, these exercises will show you how to get toned at home. While getting a toned look from home still takes dedication, you won't have to pay a monthly gym fee. Try these seven at-home workouts and get fit.

How to get toned: burpees are very effective
How to get toned: burpees are very effective
The Burpee
One idea for how to get toned is with burpees. This consists of five repeated pose actions and burns tons of calories while toning the body at the same time. Squat down, put your hands on the floor in front of you, thrust your feet back, perform a push-up, return to a squatting position, stand up and jump. Repeat this as many times as you can or within a specified time frame, like one minute.

How to get toned: cross boxing is great for tightening abs, arms and even legs
How to get toned: cross boxing is great for tightening abs, arms and even legs
Cross Boxing
Learn how to get toned like famous boxer Muhammad Ali by taking a boxer's stance and alternating left and right cross punches. It's important to engage your abdominal muscles to bring more momentum through your punches. You'll be toning your core, arms and legs doing this. Do this as fast as you can for roughly one minute.

How to get toned: duck walk targets lower body and core
How to get toned: duck walk targets lower body and core
Duck Walk
The duck walk will help to tone your lower body and core when done correctly. Assume a low squatting position, where your bottom is nearly touching your heels, and walk forward. Maintain this low squatting position the whole time. The movement will be more like a waddle than a walk, hence the name. Perform this exercise for a minute straight.

How to get toned and feel awesome at the same time: jumping jacks get the blood flowing
How to get toned and feel awesome at the same time: jumping jacks get the blood flowing
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Jumping Jacks
If you don't think jumping jacks are the way to get toned at home, think again. Start by putting your shoulders back, kick both feet outward while simultaneously bringing both arms upward, then jump both legs in and put both arms down again. Repeat this as many times as you can for one minute.

How to get toned: spider lunges work the whole body
How to get toned: spider lunges work the whole body
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Spider Lunges
This full-body workout consists of you starting in a raised plank position, then bringing one leg up in a squatting position so that the foot is sitting on the outside of your palm. Repeat this exercise 10 times with each leg.

How to get toned: walkouts are great for toning, especially if you like slow movements
How to get toned: walkouts are great for toning, especially if you like slow movements
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Walkouts
Another idea on how to get toned is with walkouts, also known as inchworm exercise. Start by bending down with straight legs, press palms down to the floor and slowly walk your hands further from your legs. Once you've extended into a full plank position, hold this pose for five seconds before walking your hands back toward your feet. Repeat this action 10 times to tone your arms, core, and leg muscles.

How to get toned: get the most out of planking with a shoulder-tap plank
How to get toned: get the most out of planking with a shoulder-tap plank
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Plank Taps
Plank taps are another great choice for anyone wondering how to get toned. Assume a raised plank position and, maintaining this posture, lift your right arm and touch your right hand to your left shoulder. Repeat this action with the left arm. Alternate shoulder taps with each arm in the plank position for one minute.


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