Want Photogenic Legs for the BET Hip Hop Awards Weekend?

Ladies, the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards has descended upon Atlanta, and it is a weekend full of parties, networking and awards. With a schedule that is jam packed with appointments and last minute wardrobe decisions, it can be easy for you to forget the detail that can give you that added “boost” of confidence as you stroll the entry way into the BET whirlwind.

What is the added “boost” that I am referring to? It is your legs. The image of fit legs captures the attention of onlookers and cameras. It sends the message that you mean business and are about your business.

So what happens if you haven’t invested the time and attention into prepping your legs to be on display this weekend? Well, this is where I come in. I have listed below two exercises that you can do to give the illusion that you haven’t missed a beat at the gym.

Chair squats: Grab a chair. With your feet together, sit down in the chair and stand up. Repeat this motion for one minute. Spread your feet wider apart, and repeat the same motion. By alternating the positions of your feet, you can do a variety of squat motions that will help to build different muscles in your legs.

Leg Extensions/Curls: If you have access to a gym, you can do leg extensions and curls on the machine. Set the resistance to a level that is comfortable for you, and do a high number of repetitions. If you don’t have access to a gym, you can use leg weights instead. Sit down in the chair and extend your legs up and down. To complete your leg curls, lie on your stomach and curl your legs inward.

In between each of these exercises, make sure you are running in place or continuously stepping up on a box so that you can include cardio in this training routine. The weight training from the two exercises above combined with cardio will allow your muscles to look more toned.

For those who want to take it a step further and receive the “diva treatment” like Ciara or Khandi Burruss, swing by Energy Fitness on Friday, October 9th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We are offering FREE body specific training so you can be fit for BET Hip Hop Awards Weekend. Energy Fitness is located at 1021 Northside Drive, inside the Complex ADC building.