Body Forging

Written by Vera Tweed
Photos by doritthies.com

Based on martial arts, yoga and other Eastern forms of movement, body forging uses your own body weight to tone and sculpt from head to toe. “This workout gets great results because it challenges your muscles in a different way,” explains Viviane Rigatto, a body forging instructor at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort and Spa in Miami Beach, Fla. She recommends doing the moves slowly while breathing deeply.

 

	Exercise 1  Sit with a straight back, legs out in front of you, palms together. Keeping your heels on the ground, bend your knees slightly. Raise both legs as high as you can while keeping your back straight, and hold for eight seconds. Return to the starting position. Repeat two more times.
	Exercise 2  Sit with knees bent, supporting yourself with your arms behind you. With bent elbows, raise your buttocks, and bring your right leg to your chest. Straighten your arms, and raise your buttocks to form a straight line between your knee and shoulder while extending your right leg upward. Hold for two seconds, then bring your right leg back to your chest. Do seven more repetitions, keeping your buttocks elevated. Repeat on the other side.