While aerobic exercise helps burn calories, new research shows that because lower-body resistance training is a quick way to increase muscle, it's key to toning muscles and reducing cellulite. The two cellulite-busting strength moves on the following page come from Bob Golde, a certified fitness coach with State of the Art Fitness in Woodland Hills, Calif. The squat jump works your butt, quads and hamstrings both as you jump and as you land, making it a supereffective, time-efficient move; with the inclined plié leg press, you also tighten and tone your inner thighs.

Calorie killers
Take advantage of the season's abundant calorie-burning opportunities.

If you...
bike to the beach vs. circle around lot looking for parking
In 10 minutes, you can burn...
60 calories vs. 10 calories

If you...
do the backstroke in the pool vs. lounge on an inflatable raft
In 10 minutes, you can burn...
80 calories vs. 10 calories

If you...
build sand castles vs. lie in a beach chair, reading a trashy novel
In 10 minutes, you can burn...
28 calories vs. 10 calories

If you...
play volleyball with new boyfriend vs. go to the movies with new boyfriend
In 10 minutes, you can burn...
30 calories vs. 10 calories

If you...
paddle around in a kayak vs. go to the mall and shop for sandals
In 10 minutes, you can burn...
50 calories vs. 23 calories

If you...
wash and wax your car vs. pay $10 and drive through car wash
In 10 minutes, you can burn...
45 calories vs. 10 calories

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