She’s one of the world’s most in-demand bikini bloggers, swimwear designers and social media influencers.
And Natasha Oakley has shared her at-home fitness routine, in former model and art director Steph Adams’ latest title, Beauty and Wellness at Home.
In an excerpt from the book, the 29-year-old reveals seven key exercises to maintain her killer figure, year-round.
REVEALED: The at-home fitness routine Natasha Oakley, 29, swears by for maintaining her enviable bikini body, year-round
1. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS (40)
Move to a high plank. Slowly curl your right then left knee up to your elbows. I start slow and move to a faster but still controlled pace.
Remember to breathe! If you’re feeling like you need a little more of a challenge, bring your knees to the alternating elbow.
2. DONKEY KICKS (20 EACH LEG)
Make your way onto your arms and knees. Slowly lift your right knee off the mat, making a 90 degree angle with your leg.
Key exercises: The swimwear designer swears by 40 mountain climbers, and 40 donkey kicks (20 per leg)
Keeping your right foot straight and aligned with the ceiling, begin kicking your leg upwards, then back down to a 90 degree angle.
Try to keep these movements controlled. Complete 20 on each leg.
3. FIRE HYDRANTS (40)
While still on your arms and knees, kick your right knee forward to meet your right elbow and back. Continue doing this, 20 times on each side.
Dedicated: 40 fire hydrants (20 each leg) work on toning Natasha’s derrière and legs
I like to do a small stretch after this – usually a downward-facing dog or child’s pose to realign your body.
4. BURPEES (30)
Start standing with your feet shoulder-length apart, bend your knees to lower yourself into a squatting position, place your hands on the floor in front of you, kick your feet back so you’re in plank position and drop all the way down to the floor.
Then, press up with your arms and jump your feet forward. Jump straight up to finish the move.
5. ARM CROSSES (40)
Breaking a sweat: Incorporating cardio into her routine, the blonde bombshell performs 30 burpees
Standing straight, and engaging your core, take a three to four pound weight in each arm.
Keeping your arm straight as high as possible, preferably at eye height or higher, begin slowly crisscrossing the weights up and over each other in small controlled movements.
6. CRUNCHES (50)
Ab work: 50 crunches are also included in Natasha’s routine, ensuring her stomach is toned
Lay on your back, making sure your tail bone is on the floor or touching your mat so you don’t injure your lower back.
I like to keep my legs in the air at a 90 degree angle to target my lower abdomen as well.
Keep your arms wide behind your head and slowly breathe in as you curl up and breathe out as you curl down.
Top tips: Natasha’s at-home routine is featured in Steph Adams’ latest release, Beauty and Wellness at Home: A Woman’s Guide to Living Positively with Beauty, Wellness and Fitness Tips and Healthy Recipes
7. 10 SECOND LOW PLANK
Make your way onto your forearms, keeping your entire body straight, and tail bone tucked in while engaging your core.
Breathe for 20 seconds, activating all your body muscles.
Dealing with stress: Steph Adams (pictured) has also shared her tips to balancing stress in times of uncertainty
Natasha’s at-home routine is featured in Steph Adams’ latest release, Beauty and Wellness at Home: A Woman’s Guide to Living Positively with Beauty, Wellness and Fitness Tips and Healthy Recipes.
You can purchase the title via Amazon.
Advice: Steph encourages readers to stay busy, accept what they can not change, laugh every day, drink wine and understand their ‘Window Of Tolerance’