Bathroom
There's a small balance tool called a Dyna Disc (lifestylesport.com)—a wobbly plastic pillow that I put under the sink in the bathroom. I stand on it while I wash my face. I also balance on one leg while putting on makeup, and do squats while drying my hair. —Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo
Get a nonskid plastic step stool for the bathroom. Stand on top and lunge back and tap a toe on the floor while brushing your teeth. Do a minute on each side. —
Patricia Moreno
Sandwich your shower with a mini-workout: As the water is heating up, whipoff a set of crunches on the bath mat. After you loosen your muscles in the warm water, towel off, then do some stretches. —
Ellen Barrett, star of the DVD series Prevention Fitness Systems: Flat Belly Workout
Hallways
Leave a pair of dumbbells by the bedroom door. Grab them on your way out and do walking lunges for great butt and thigh toning. Put the dumbbells down in another high-traffic spot so they're ready for the next round. —
Stella Sandoval
Clear clutter from staircases so that you can use every trip to firm your thighs: Head upstairs two steps at a time, or one at a time as fast as you can, or go up backward to increase balance and coordination (hold rail for safety). Or try going up sideways, crisscrossing as you step. —
Minna Lessig, star of the DVD Tank Top Arms, Bikini Belly, Boy Shorts Bottom
Stash a basket by the front door with everything you need for a walk: dog leash and toys; shoes, sweatshirt, and hat; fanny pack for ID, keys, money, cell phone, and iPod. —
Stella Sandoval
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