Getty Images
Targets: Abs, quads, glutes and inner thighs
Stand with toes pointed out. Interlace fingers in front of chest and lower into a deep plié squat. Explosively jump up, keeping toes pointed. Land softly back into a deep plié. Do 10 to 15 reps.
Perfect your form: Avoid bending knees beyond toes.
Dial it down: Skip the jump; focus on the squat.
Amp it up: Hold squat for 3 to 5 seconds before jumping.
Targets: Obliques, abs, quads and glutes
Stand with feet hip-width apart. Squat and reach 1 hand toward opposite foot. Jump up and twist torso to land in a squat facing the opposite direction. Jump from side to side as fast as you can for 30 to 60 seconds.
Perfect your form: Keep back straight — no rounding!
Dial it down: Slow the pace.
Amp it up: Pick up the pace.
Targets: Lower abs and glutes
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees soft and arms at sides. Squat until thighs are parallel to floor with arms bent to chest level. Jump up high, bringing knees to chest. Do 8 to 10 reps.
Perfect your form: Squeeze abs to help you jump higher; land softly to protect your joints.
Dial it down: Don't bring knees up as high in the jump.
Amp it up: Increase reps.
Targets: Arms, abs, quads, glutes and inner thighs
Stand with feet together, arms at sides. Jump into a wide squat as you raise arms out to shoulder level. Jump again, this time crossing 1 foot behind the other while raising arms toward ceiling. Repeat, switching crossed legs each time. Do 12 reps.
Perfect your form: Pinch shoulder blades together.
Dial it down: Skip the squat.
Amp it up: Pick up the pace.
The plan: Do these four moves three times a week, and you'll see more definition in a month or less.
Click here for more 10-minute workouts.
Subscribe to Chatelaine!
Want to streamline your life? In our Spring 2025 issue, we’ll show you how—whether it’s paring down your wardrobe, decluttering your messiest spaces or spending way less time cooking thanks to an easy, mostly make-ahead meal plan for busy weeknights. Plus, our first annual Pantry Awards.