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Healthful Bites

Do you remember all the hubbub about Pippa Middleton’s behind after the royal wedding? The much talked about body part currently has nearly a quarter million “likes” on Facebook and has become one of the most requested “butt models” in recent months, plastic surgeons say. But I think that anyone can have an awesome bum, especially if they include consistent cardio and some targeted toners in their exercise regimen.

Pippa loves Pilates, but there’s more than one way to sculpt a tight tush. Grab a resistance band and a step bench and join me for today’s workout! It includes three lower body exercises—two of which will also get your heart pumping for a bit of a cardio challenge too. Try them as a circuit, repeating each exercise again once or twice more, after you get comfortable.

It’s great to use fit celebrities and friends as motivation, but I know you have a feature that you wouldn’t trade with anyone else! What is that trait?