Discover the 10 Best Exercises for Women's Fitness

7. Dumbbell Lunges

Dumbbell lunges are an easy way to tone your hips and legs, as well as your abs. Traditional lunges are a good alternative if you don't have the equipment handy for dumbbell lunges. To do lunges with dumbbells, you only need one free weight. You can use a lighter weight and work up to higher weights over time. Holding the weight in one hand, curl your arm so that the forearm and upper arm are parallel to each other. Then, make sure the weight is above your shoulder. Then, take a step forward so that your knee is at a 90-degree angle and your other leg is kneeling on the floor. Start with ten reps on each leg and increase as necessary.