Your "figure" will thank you for these ice skating-inspired exercises.

Tone your glutes and strengthen your core with this standing arabesque:

• Start with feet about hips-width apart, one foot pointing forward and the other turned out. Arms should be in "T" position.
• Extend the turned-out foot and leg in back of you at a diagonal angle. (Toe should be pointed and touching the ground.)
• Keeping your butt squeezed and stomach pulled in, slowly lift leg and drop your torso forward until you hit a horizontal arabesque position.
• Hold the arabesque for 10 seconds, keeping your body in a straight, strong line.
• Slowly lower back to standing.
• Repeat three times on each side.

Whip your obliques and arms into shape with this twisting diagonal move (similar to a skating jump prep):

• Start with feet about hips' width apart, holding a 1 lb. weighted ball (or other prop of equal weight) in front of your stomach.
• Twist to the left, holding the ball in your left hand. Raise your right hand parallel to your head on the right side; arm should be slightly bent.
• Bring the weighted ball across your body diagonally to meet the right hand (almost like clapping).
• Return to original position.
• Repeat this diagonal move for three counts of 12 on each side, making sure to maintain a fast pace.

Source: Deborah Brooks, co-creator of Edgeworx Sport Fitness