These moves were good enough for Jane Fonda--and you can still rock them today. They're just as effective now as they were then. Throw on some disco tunes, and burn, baby, burn!
Push-ups help correct imbalances in your posture by strengthening your upper back, shoulders and core.
Make it harder: Place hands in a diamond shape on the floor, so that your thumbs and index fingers are touching, as you press down and up.
Make it crazy: Use only one hand. Aim to do 6-8 reps per side.
Jumping jacks tend to be one of the most overlooked exercises. There’s a reason why military and professional athletes still do them. This exercise tests balance, coordination and serves as cardio.
Make it harder: Jump down into a squat position, as you do each jack.
Make it crazy: Go for speed jacks. Try doing 60-75 reps in one minute.
Standing calf raises can be one of the simplest and most effective moves; you challenge balance and strength and tone the legs at once.
Make it harder: Hold dumbbells.
Make it crazy: Close your eyes, balance on one foot, and do one leg at a time. Aim for 4-5 sets of 20 reps per side.
Scott Herman is the owner and operator of the online fitness community Scott Herman Fitness, LLC. You can follow him on Twitter at @Scott_Herman.
