Reduce the size of your butt and thighs!

For many women, the thought of shopping for jeans is even more frightening than shopping for bathers. Whether you have a waist that is smaller than your thighs, or some skinny pins and a barrel belly; finding the perfect pair of jeans can be a very distressing experience. Toning up through your hip, buttock and thigh region can make this process a little bit less painful. Starting now will definitely get you in good form for the Autum/winter season.

These 5 butt busting moves will help you get that one step closer to jean perfection. Do 3 sets of 10- 20 repetitions of these exercises twice weekly.

1. STEP UPS - find a step or ledge about 20 - 70 cm high (this will vary depending on your height and fitness levels. Generally - a garden ledge or park bench is a good starting height) Starting with your left leg, step up on the ledge and follow with your right. Then step down with the left and again follow with the right. Do 10 repetitions (build to 20 as you get fitter/stronger) and then repeat on other side - start with the right leg and follow with the left.

1. LUNGES - Lunges are the best overall leg toning exercise you can do. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Take a big step forward with your right leg, keeping the feet shoulder width apart. Drop the back knee toward the ground making sure your hips drop downward, not push forward. (You will be able to control this by making sure your front heel is firmly planted on the floor - if you push forward into your toes you will be putting too much pressure on your knees. DO NOT LET YOUR FRONT HEEL LIFT) To ensure perfect form and reduce and risk of injury, make sure that when you drop the back knee you legs make two 90 degree angles - one with the front leg, one with the back. Push the body back upward and keeping the front leg forward, repeat the up and down motion 10 times. (Build to 20) Repeat on the left leg.

1. SQUATS - Stand with your feet just wider than shoulder width and have your toes pointing away from each other. Keeping your chest tall ( DO NOT LEAN FORWARD ), sink downwards as if sitting on a chair again ensuring your heels do not come off the ground. Push back upwards and SQUEEZE your buttocks together pausing and holding that squeeze for 2 counts at the top. Repeat 10 times (Build to 20)

1. GLUTE RAISES - Lay on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Place your hands by your sides with your palms flat on the ground for stability. Raise your hips toward the ceiling as high as you can possible go and SQUEEZE your buttocks together pausing for 2 counts before lowering yourself back down. Repeat 10 times (Build to 20)

1. SIDE LEG RAISES - Jane Fonda knew her stuff and good exercises do not go out of fashion - even if the high-cut leotard did! Lay on your right side with your legs out straight and prop yourself up on your right arm. Place your left hand flat on the ground at your waist for stability. Lift your left leg upwards as high as you can and slowly drop it back down half way. Repeat this 10 times (Build to 20) and trying not to let your leg drop all the way down before you have completed 10. Also make sure you pull your belly in and lock your abs on. Repeat on the left side.