Want to look as toned and fit as Kelly Ripa? Kelly shares her home workout routines with Shape readers!

Triceps Can-Can Home Workout

This Kelly Ripa workout move is both original and fun.

Reps: 8 to 10 dips, switch legs and repeats

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Sit with hands behind you and feet shoulder-width apart. Lift hips and raise right leg straight up, toes pointed [A]. Bend elbows to lower hips toward floor. Press up then lower again, this time bending right knee about 90 degrees [B]. Continue, alternating straight and bent legs with each dip.

Leg Raise Workout Routines

You’ll need a counter or a tall chair to balance with in this Kelly Ripa workout.

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Stand next to a tall chair or counter, balance on right leg (toes turned toward chair), lean over, and place right forearm on chair seat or counter for balance. Place left hand on hip and raise left leg until it’s parallel to floor, knee slightly bent and toes pointed [A].

Do 2 small pulses as you bring your leg forward until it’s directly in front of you, then do 2 pulses back to the starting position. Repeat, pulsing leg behind you slightly, then return to start [B]. Continue pulsing leg forward and back for 1 to 2 minutes, then switch legs and repeat.

Thigh Dancing Home Workout

This Kelly Ripa workout technique may seem somewhat unusual, but it’s highly effective!

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Kneel on the floor with legs about hip-width apart and hips on heels and raise arms overhead, palms facing each other [A]. Lift hips a few inches and draw left arm down to left hip as you move hip to left [B]. Repeat to right. Do this for 30 seconds, then tilt hips forward and back for 30 seconds. Finally, circle hips to the right, then left, for 30 seconds.

These Kelly Ripa workout techniques are ideal for slimming and toning your body. Check out the next page for additional excellent home workout routines.