A good exercise routine can start your day off in the right track for a full day of energy. However, if you’re tired of the same old workout practices and are looking for alternative exercises to update your routine, try these toning exercises for a full body workout that can help you achieve your weight and fitness goals to rock a slimmer figure this winter.

1) Start with a bit of cardio with split jacks to jump start your routine: This simple twist on jumping jacks increases your blood flow while working your upper thighs. Begin by jumping into a lunging position with one leg propped forward and the other back and quickly jump onto the other foot. Make sure to bend your knees when you lunge forward and to land lightly on your foot when jumping to reduce pressure on your ankles and make your inner thighs work more. Repeat this motion in a rapid pace for at least a minute to get your heart rate raising.

2) Challenge yourself with alternating squats and planks: For leaner-looking legs and a rounder bosom, try this intense alternating squat and plank routine to work your butt, gluteus muscles and arms. From a standing position, plop down into a full-body plank and pop back up into a squat using both your arms as support. Make sure to jump right back into a plank after your squat to give you less time to relax and keep your muscles engaged. The more your thighs burn the more calories you lose.

3) Strengthen your upper body with hand tap planks: You don’t need weights to tone your upper body and instead try this hand tap plank that will sure workout your core. Go on all fours into a plank position with your palms shoulder-width apart. Then slightly lift one hand to lightly tap the other and vice versa in a quick succession. This strengthens your upper body while also targeting your abdomen muscles, inner thighs and biceps.

4) Tone your abs with toe tap crunches: Trade your belly fat for sculpted abs with a toe tap crunch. Grab a yoga mat and lie down with your back against. Lift your legs up just above your abdomen to prep for toe crunches. Keeping your legs straight up, raise both hands to reach your ankles with your fingertips and repeat this in a pulsing movement. You want to keep your upper body crunched, never letting your head rest on the mat for an intense core workout.

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