Every bride wants to look amazing and feel confident on her wedding day! Count down the months to your dream body with tight and toned arms, abs and thighs.
12 months
Condition your body for more intense exercises in the months ahead. For the first week, start off with one set of each exercise, then gradually work your way up to five sets of each by the eight-month countdown. Pick three days a week that are the best for you and schedule it so you make that commitment. Try to have a day of rest in between each workout day.
Monday: 25 jumping jacks, 15 squats, 5 kneeling pushups, 25 crunches, 15-second side plank each side, 5 lunges each leg
Wednesday: 30 mountain climbers, 20 alternating leg raises, 10 side lunges each leg, 30 jump ropes, 20 countertop push-ups, 10 spinal balance w/ crunch
Friday: 20 Russian twists, 15 plank w/ hand taps, 10 jump squats, 20 hip curls, 15 tricep chair dips, 10 Supermans
8 months
It’s time to get your heart rate up, blood pumping, and start losing those pounds. Try three sets of each circuit and work your way up to five sets.
Tuesday: 10 high knees, 5 full push-ups, 15 kneeling push-ups, 10 tricep chair dips, 50 mountain climbers
Thursday: 10 jump lunges, 5 lateral raises w/ dumbbells, 15 spinal balance w/ crunch, 5 front raises w/ dumbbells, 50 jumping jacks
Saturday: 10 pop squats, 15 biceps curls, 10 tricep extensions, 10 burpees, 50 jump ropes
4 months
Your body should be getting used to a regular exercise routine, and you should be seeing good results! Be sure to pay attention to your food, too … you can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Now it’s time to add some calorie-burn into your routine, so get your heart rate going for 15 minutes.
Monday: 15 minutes cardio, 25 jumping jacks, 15 squats, 5 kneeling push-ups, 25 crunches, 15-second side plank each side, 5 lunges each leg
Wednesday: 15 minutes cardio, 30 mountain climbers, 20 alternating leg raises, 10 side lunges each leg, 30 jump ropes, 20 countertop push-ups, 10 spinal balance w/ crunch
Friday: 15 minutes cardio, 20 Russian twists, 15 plank w/ hand taps, 10 jump squats, 20 hip curls, 15 triceps chair dips, 10 Supermans
1 month
Thirty days until the Big Day can be overwhelming with everything that needs to be checked off your list; but the key is consistency! Working out will alleviate stress, boost your energy, and ensure you’ll be looking your absolute best for your soon-to-be hubby! Add 15 minutes to the end of your workout. It’ll be worth it when you achieve the results you want.
Tuesday: 15 minutes cardio, 10 high knees, 5 full push-ups, 15 kneeling push-ups, 10 tricep chair dips, 50 mountain climbers, 15 minutes cardio
Thursday: 15 minutes cardio, 10 jump lunges, 5 lateral raises w/ dumbbells, 15 spinal balance w/ dumbbells, 50 jumping jacks, 15 minutes cardio
Saturday: 15 minutes cardio, 10 pop squats, 15 biceps curls, 10 tricep extensions, 10 burpees, 50 jump ropes, 15 minute cardio
1 day
Relax and pamper yourself – you deserve it after all of your hard work! Get a manicure, pedicure, and a full-body massage to truly indulge. Or, take a long Epsom salt bubble bath. Make this your special time to unwind, relax and compose yourself for the Big Day!
