6 Ways to Get an Hourglass Figure

Even though genetics dictate our natural body type — and you can never completely change it, you can still train your body through specific exercises that will help add definition to specific parts of the body for a more balanced look. Whatever your health and fitness goals, this hourglass figure sculpting workout will help you achieve a balanced physique the healthy way. If you follow the following hourglass figure workout for six weeks in combination with a calorie-controlled, protein-rich nutrition plan, you can’t go wrong.

Monday

Hill running or walking for 30 minutes.
Why: An uphill workout is like weight lifting for your booty and hamstrings — it’ll help lift that area nicely — and the cardiovascular nature of running will help burn fat.

Tuesday

Squats, lunges, mountain climbers, and step-ups.
Do 15 of each move and try to perform 4 sets. Work your way up to using waterbottles and, in time, appropriately weighted dumbbells to add resistance.
Why: Building strong quads and glutes will help create the desired look of a fit, toned lower half.

Wednesday

Rest and stretch day
Try my YouTube stretching routine.
Why: Rest and recovery is equally as important as training days, since it gives your body time to repair itself. Stretching on your rest day will help ease sore muscles, and it feels great, too!

Thursday

Interval training
High knee runs, push ups, crunches, standing oblique crunches, single leg hops, jump rope. Do 45 seconds of exercise followed by 15 seconds rest. Repeat this circuit for 30 minutes.
Why: Interval training is perfect for burning fat and getting great results in less time. The exercises I’ve chosen all have an extra emphasis on the core; any time you require your body to balance, such as when you’re balancing on one foot, your core works overtime.

Friday

Active rest day
Ride a bike, swim, hike – do any physical activity at a slow and steady pace for about an hour.
Why: I love adding fun, active days to the schedule. Steady exercise encourages your body to burn fat, and the added bonus is that you get to relieve stress by focusing on an activity that’s both fun and healthy.

Saturday

Tough training day
Work your lower body and abs with my YouTube glute blasting workout and core ab routine. Work hard today and really push yourself through last workout of the week.
Why: Working the glutes at all angles and working the core with lots of oblique moves will help to create a defined midsection and build muscle in the lower body.

Sunday

Rest and recover.

Follow this plan for six weeks, in combination with a sensible diet, and you’ll be well on your way to looking balanced, toned, and beautiful! It may seem tough sometimes, but remember that there’s no substitute for having a healthy, toned body. Remember to keep your health a priority and you’ll always look beautiful!