Supersets pair exercises for opposing groups of muscles. Do four supersets of these exercises per weight-training session. More details are available in the full "Fight Fat Over 40" from our June 2007 issue.

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Dumbbell Squats & Dumbbell Lunges

Dumbbell Squats

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended with palms facing your sides. Standing with your chest out and feet shoulder-width apart, swat downward slowly keeping your back as straight as possible. Straighten legs to come back up and repeat.

Dumbbell Lunges

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended with palms facing your sides. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, facing forward. Step forward with your right foot and bend the knee and hip slowly as you descend. Lower yourself until the opposite knee is about 2 inches from the ground. Push up with your right leg (opposite leg should be used for balance only). Repeat on other side.