Get a hard-core workout {at home}: you can build serious muscle and get the body you want without investing in a gym membership. We show you how

Get a hard-core workout {at home}: you can build serious muscle and get the body you want without investing in a gym membership. We show you how - Maximum

Think you need to go to the gym to get a body that's really strong and sculpted? Not so, says certified trainer Jon Giswold, author of the new book Beyond Basic Training (St. Martin's Press, 2003) and group fitness instructor at The Sports Club/LA and Reebok Sports Club/NY, both in New York City. All it takes is a little know-how and the right program, which is where this exclusive workout comes in.

Whether you prefer pumping iron in private or simply can't get to the gym, these multimuscle exercises can help you strengthen your whole body quickly and effectively. Since each one requires balance, you'll use your core muscles (abs and spine extensors) to stabilize your body throughout the workout. While you can get great results without any equipment, Giswold recommends using dumbbells and a stability ball, where applicable, for maximum toning and sculpting. "If you really want to change the shape of your body, these two tools are worth the small investment," he says.(Continue Reading)

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