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Here are some exercises to shape and tone every inch of your body, so it's fit to be a part of you.

ON-THE-SPOT LEGS

1. Stand erect with your feet together and arms at your sides. Start running in place raising your feet at least four inches from the floor. While running, lift knees forward. Do not merely kick heels back. After running on the spot for two minutes, do ten hops. Try to hop at least four inches off the floor each time.
2. Lie on your side, legs straight, lower arm stretched over your head along floor, top arm used for balance. Raise upper leg 18 to 24 inches. Lower to starting position. Roll over to the other leg and do the same.

TUCKER UP THAT TUM TUM

1. Cut back on salt. That means pickles and potato chips. Salt equals sodium and that means water retention.
2. Use a natural diuretic like black coffee.
3. Gassy stuff is going to make you look fat. So, stay away from beans, cabbage, cauliflower, colas and other fizzers, even chewing gum.
4. Avoid red meats as far as you can and try and eat high protein foods.
5. Lie on your back with your legs straight and together. Keeping your arms at your sides, raise your head and shoulders above the floor until you can see your heels. Lower your head to the floor.
6. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on the floor, with your arms extended over your head. Swing your arms forward and at the same time thrust your feet forward and move to sitting position. Reach forward and try to touch your toes with your fingers.

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BUTT OUT

1. Lie with your face down, arms on the sides, hands under our thighs, palms pressing against them. Raise your head, shoulders, and left leg as high as possible. Keep the leg straight while you lower it to the floor. Repeat this with the right leg. Keep alternating for about 20 counts.
2. Lie on your back with your legs straight and together, your arms at your sides. Keep your palms down. Raise your left leg until it is perpendicular to the floor or as close to the position as possible. Lower your leg and repeat with the right leg. Continue by alternating legs.
3. Do not skip meals. You will end up being cranky. Just watch what you eat instead.

AT ARM'S LENGTH

1. Stand erect and with your feet 12 inches apart, keep your arms by your side. Make large circles with your left arm. Do one full forward circle and one full backward circle. Repeat with the other arm.
2. Lie face down, legs straight and together with your hands directly under your shoulder. Push your body off the floor until your arms are straight. Keep your arms and knees in contact with the floor. Try to keep your body in a straight line. Return to starting position.
3. Eat more veggies, whole grain, lean meats, and fibre-rich food. Junk is out. Drink plenty of water and other fluids, more so in summer as sweating it out could lead to dehydration.