how can i do it?

[bobbikay]

i'm not fat at all, actually i'm pretty thin. but i want to tone my body so that i can look good in a bikini by summer. i've tried workout videos, but i never seem to get results. i do give them time, but i see nothing. any tips?

[Toureman]

work out videos are more for overweight people and cardiovascular improvements, you really need to work with weights and gym exercise machines that will tone and give some definition to your muscles.

I don't mean so you look like a weightlifter though.

[ummmm]

Get off the sofa

[kitteneyes]

Definitely go to the gym, it worked for me................

[sophie_1003]

for the tummy-----pull in your stomach as far as you can and hold for a count of 6
--sit up with your knees bent then "roll down" to a lying position very slowly (like backwards sit ups)
--lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor and clench your pelvic floor muscles then push your spine to the floor (or whatever your lying on)
for thighs------stand with feet hip width apart and squat as if you're going to sit on a very low chair, you may need to hold your arms out for balance
--lunges=standing up take a largeish step forward and lower your knee to about three inches above the floor (back foot will be on tiptoes, front foot will be flat)
for bum------clench your bum for a count of 30
--lie flat on your front and lift one leg then gently lower to flat again, repeat with the other leg, keeping your hips in contact with the floor (or whatever you're lying on)
--get on all fours and push one heel up to the ceiling, squeeze you're abdominal muscles as you're doing this, and when you're heel gets to the top squeeze youre bum muscles do a set of reps. before repeating with the other leg
for all exercises repeat as often as you can [minimum of 15 for each id recommend]

[sophie_1003]

ps. do these every day if you can

[Pootle]

If you are going to do it, do it properly. Join a gym, ask an instructor to put together a programme based on your goals and what exercise you like doing. Go regularly, walk everywhere and eat heathily. Its not rocket science, you just need to be consistent; keep your ultimate goal always in your mind and that ought to give you the motivation. Remember, you may not have done any regular exercise in years so it takes time for your body to readjust, i.e see the effects.

[bobbikay]

i made a goal to exercise today, but the thing is: I COULD NOT MAKE MYSELF DO IT! about a year ago i could do a 2 hour intense workout no problem! and unfortunately, i cannot afford to go to a gym, or i would. i'm one of those blessed ppl who can eat and eat and not gain weight. i don't look BAD in a bikini, i just think i could look better. so i think i'm gonna keep doing what i've been doing. (after all, not everyone can have a perfect body). and i know i am my worst critic. but thank u everyone for ur answers :D