Slim Your Thighs While You Dry Your Hair The Working Mom Workout: 20 Multi-Tasking Moves

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Your Go-To Workout: Multi-Tasking Moves You Can Work Into Your Day

You're busy -- we know. But too busy to work out? Not with these quick fitness tips! (21 Photos)

Joanne Van Zuidam on Oct 28, 2012 at 11:50PM

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Slim Your Thighs While You Dry Your Hair

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a Joanne Van Zuidam on Dec 28, 2010 at 3:59PM

Your time is valuable, so multitask, mama! While you're drying your hair in the morning, don't just stand there -- do some squats, which target your butt and thighs.

Stand tall, feet slightly wider than your hips. Tighten your abs and slowly bend your knees as you sit back imagining a chair behind you that you’re “sitting” into. Keep your weight in your heels and your knees behind your toes. Work your inner thighs and butt to press yourself up to your starting position. Do it for one minute.

The bonus? "Moving your muscles in the morning increases oxygen flow to give you the energy your body needs," says exercise guru Denise Austin.