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Target your outer thighs and gluteus medius to look sleek and elegant in a form fitted sheath.

The following workout routines (with variations for both gym and home workouts) were developed by Bonne Marano, a certified personal trainer in New York City and founder of Fittobetied.cc, to help you get strong and look great in your wedding gown. Please remember, when you try this or any other new fitness regime: safety first! If you're not sure you understand an exercise please seek out a qualified fitness professional who can check your form in person.

In the Gym

First, warm up for 5 to 10 minutes by jumping rope, walking on a treadmill, or anything else that gets your muscles moving. Then do three sets of each of the following exercises. Be sure to adjust the suggested weights based on your personal ability.

Side Lunge

The set-up: Place the feet arms" width apart. You will lunge sideways on this exercise.

The movement: Bend your right knee and lower yourself toward the floor, being careful not to hunch your back. You can extend your left arm out for balance. In a slow, controlled motion, come back up into the middle, until both legs are straight and stand. Make sure your right knee does not extend past your toes. Repeat 15 times on each side.

Cable leg abduction

The set-up: Use the ankle strap attachment on the cable machine, attached on the low pulley, near the bottom of the cable frame. Start with 10 pounds on the machine. Face sideways with the left side of your body to the cable frame, and an ankle strap around the right leg,

The movement: Bend your right knee slightly and extend it from the hip out to the side. Hold for a count of three and release. Repeat 20 times on each leg.

Step-ups

The set-up: Arrange a Step Reebok platform with 4 or 5 risers underneath it so the top of the platform is approximately 10 to 12 inches high. Stand straight in front of your step with good posture. Holding 8 or 10 pounds in dumbbells is optional.

The movement: Step up by placing your right foot on the bench, lining up the knee at a ninety-degree angle over the ankle. You then "step-up" so your left foot comes to rest next to your right. Step down right foot first, then left. Repeat 15 times on each leg.

Outer Thigh Machine

The set-up: Use 40 or 50 pounds. Sit straight up in the abduction machine, knees against the pads.

The movement: Contract your glutes and push the pads out to the side. Hold for a count of 5 and release. Repeat 10 to 15 times.

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