The summer months bring scorching temperatures that inspire us to shed every layer possible…right down to our swimsuits, two-piece or any other. And this is where, for some of us, the anxiety sets in. “Me?!” “In a swimsuit?” Yes, you. Beautiful you. Remember that you are more than the shell you live in—it’s what is inside that counts. But if you are human, you probably wouldn’t mind if the outside was just as great as the inside. We’re picky like that. And if that’s the case, you might want to consider changing up your workout.

The following exercises will help you build a summer-ready body. Only when you challenge your body can you truly change it. At least that’s the idea—everyone is different. Results may vary, and always…always check in with your doctor before beginning a new exercise regime. And then, check in with your diet. The two go hand-in-hand, always and forever.

Ten Exercises for a Summer-Ready Body
1) Wide Squats with a Side Lunge: Squat in the middle, take the left leg behind and to the right to create a diagonal right-side lunge. Return to the middle, squat and repeat to the left.

2) Pushups: A classic move. Modify to the knees if you need to.

3) Bicycle Crunches: With your hands behind your head and your knees bent to 90 degrees, crunch your right elbow to your left knee, then relax. Repeat on the opposite side, pressing your lower back into the ground the entire time.

4) Plank: A pushup without the pushup. Just hold the position.

5) Dead Lifts with a Bent Row: Grab a set of hand weights or a body bar. Bend forward from the hips, legs softly bent. Pull the bar up into your stomach, dropping it back down toward your feet before standing up again—pull with your hamstrings.

6) Hip-Width Squats: Feet should be about a foot apart. Squat down, stand up and repeat.

7) Triceps Pressback: Grab a set of hand weights, hinge forward from the hips and bend your arms to 90 degrees. Raise your elbow toward the ceiling, and then push the hand weights behind you, moving only at the elbow.

Shoulder Press: Another classic. Hands go straight up into the air, holding on to either a set of weights or a body bar.

9) Hip-Width Squat Jumps: Squat down, jump up. Repeat.

10) Glute Lifts with Exercise Ball: Lie on your stomach, hands underneath your forehead. Grasp an exercise ball between your legs, bending your legs to 90 degrees. Press your heels to the ceiling—really, you’ll only get your knees up off the ground by about three inches.

Start with two sets of twelve repetitions, two to three times a week. Rest between each session, advancing the weights or repetitions when the exercises get too easily.

Don’t hesitate to modify the above in the event you have an injury or problematic area. And don’t, under any circumstance, forget to stretch when you’re done.