http://fitlist.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/06/987926.aspxBy Gregory Joujon-Roche Many of us are starting to feel the heat from the sun, giving us an early tease of summer coming around the corner. Yes, it’s time to put away those winter coats and start pulling out the beach gear. But wait, you’re thinking,en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://fitlist.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/06/987926.aspx#1013690Tue, 13 May 2008 00:27:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1013690Thousand Oaks, CAFrom experience, I've found body weight exercises (push ups, dips, etc.) increase my overall fitness level more so than relying solely on free weight exercises. As a woman, I feel much more toned with the aforementioned than I do bulking up on weights. http://fitlist.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/06/987926.aspx#1036259Sun, 18 May 2008 12:44:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1036259Jessie, L.A. CaliforniaThanks for the tips I was just thinking that there is a lot of work needed to really feel comfortable in a bikinihttp://fitlist.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/06/987926.aspx#1044795Tue, 20 May 2008 19:33:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1044795Becki, Point Pleasant NJSquats are great for the butt -- another good tip if you're concerned about form is to use a large stability ball between your back and the wall. Step-ups and hamstring raises are also excellent for the butt. And don't forget diet!