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Are you more than eager to uncover a more youthful and leaner new you? Try these age-defying exercises to help you look your best no matter what your age is.

You need a set of 3 to 10 pound weights. Complete two sets of each move twice a week on nonconsecutive days. Add 30 to 60 minutes of brisk cardio on most days.

Sumo squat

Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart. Hold one weight in both hands directly overhead. Squat low and swing weight between legs (as shown) and then forward, lifting it overhead, as you return to standing. Do 12 reps.
• Works shoulders, butt, legs

Dragonfly

Start on all fours, a weight in each hand. Extend left leg behind you in line with body; extend right arm out to side at shoulder level. Keeping left leg lifted, curl weight toward chest (as shown). Straighten arm for one rep. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
• Works shoulders, chest, back, abs

Gorgeous get-up

Kneel with a weight in each hand, arms overhead, palms in. Bring left leg forward, knee bent, thigh parallel to ground (as shown). Push off ball of foot to stand. Return to kneeling. Switch legs; repeat for one rep. Do 12 reps.
• Works shoulders, back, butt, thighs, hamstrings

Sidestepper

Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes out, a weight in each hand in front of thighs. Lunge to left side as you draw arms toward chest, elbows bent (as shown). Push off left foot and lower weights to return to start. Repeat on right for one rep. Do 12 reps.
• Works shoulders, back, butt, thighs

Back attack

Lie facedown with legs pressed together; reach behind back, interlace fingers and draw shoulder blades together. Lift chest off ground as you kick heels toward butt with control (as shown) three times for one rep. Return to start. Do 10 reps.
• Works back, butt, hamstrings

Do-si-do

Stand with feet hip-width apart, a weight in each hand. Balance on left leg, knees soft (as shown), then lunge forward with right leg as you curl weights toward chest. Push off right foot to return to one-leg balance. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
• Works biceps, abs, butt, thighs, hamstrings

T-rrific toner

Stand with feet hip-width apart, a weight in each hand, arms extended at shoulder level. Lift right leg back and lower torso forward until body forms a T, arms straight toward ground, palms in (as shown). Return to start. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
• Works abs, hips, thighs

Bridge buffer

Stand with feet hip-width apart, a weight in each hand, arms extended at shoulder level. Lift right leg back and lower torso forward until body forms a T, arms straight toward ground, palms in (as shown). Return to start. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
• Works shoulders, arms, chest, abs, hips, butt, hamstrings

Turbo twist

Sit with legs out in front, knees bent. Hold one weight in both hands at chest level; lean back at a 45-degree angle. Maintain position as you contract abs and twist torso to right (as shown), then left for one rep. Do 12 reps.
• Works arms, back, abs, obliques

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