Working out is the best way to give your body a shape to die for. And by workout, we do not only mean running on a treadmill, as there are special exercises that give you the result you are looking for.

Toning your body requires a mixture of building muscles and shredding fat. Before listing the workouts that will give you that much-coveted body shape, it’s important to note that your dream body won’t be achieved overnight and needs a lot of hard work. Are you ready for this fitness journey? Here is a list of the best workouts that will make your dream body a reality!

1 – Lifting weights is a great way to build good and practical muscles, but make sure to book a session with a personal trainer if you are not a frequent gym visitor in order to avoid injuries.

2 – Compound exercises use multiple large muscles in every movement you make and allow your body to develop muscle evenly. They include deadlifts, squats, pull ups and much more.

3 – Change your run to a few short and sharp bursts of high-intensity sprints. This will allow you to burn far more calories in half the time and your body will continue to burn fuel after your session is over.

4 – Staying flexible is key to build toned and defined muscles. Why not try a yoga class for instance?

5 - This list is not complete without the mention of what you should eat. Lean proteins are essential in your diet, but to give their full efficiency you need to pair them with a small share of carbs. After all, a good diet is all about eating healthy food in adequate quantities.

Mirella Haddad