The ELLE Bikini Bootcamp

That first outing in a bikini can be a painful process so we’ve made you your very own special bootcamp to get you looking toned and gorgeous on the beach in no time. We called in the experts: Lee Mullins and Nathalie Bomgren, personal trainers from Bodyism, who have worked with ELLE cover girl Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Bodyism founder James Duigan who counts Elle Macpherson and Hugh Grant among his gorgeous clients.

Just follow this foolproof program for the next few weeks and you’ll be leaping onto the beach in that bikini.

Perform each exercise once as a circuit, making sure you rest for 15 seconds between each exercise. Repeat the circuit 2 or 3 times.

Y’S

Great for strengthening your upper back muscles, improves your posture by pulling your shoulder blades back, and most importantly lifts the bust.

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, chest up, shoulders back, and spine straight. Bend your knees slightly and sit your hips back slightly, so your bum sticks out. Keep your arms straight and your thumbs up towards the ceiling.

Draw your shoulder blades in towards your spine, extend your arms to 11 o’clock and 1 o’clock.

Create a Y shape with your arms and torso. Repeat this 15 times.

T's

Again great for improving your posture by strengthening your upper back muscles, pulling your shoulder blades back, lifting your bust and working your shoulders.

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, chest up, shoulders back, and spine in proper alignment. Bend your knees slightly and sit your hips back, so your butt sticks out. Keep your arms straight and your thumbs up towards the ceiling.

Draw your shoulder blades in toward your spine, extend your arms to the sides to 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock.

Create a T shape with your arms and torso. Repeat this 15 times

Bodyism Mini Band Single leg Rotation

This targets the muscles in your glutes which helps to lift your bottom.

Slip the band over both legs and position it slightly above your knees. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, chest up, shoulders back, and spine in proper alignment. Bend your knees slightly and sit your hips back slightly, so your butt sticks out. Place your hands on your hips.

Keep both feet on the floor, dip your right leg and knee inward. Keep the tension in the band on the opposite side.

Return your right leg and knee to the start position, so you feel tension on the band on both sides. Perform 15 repetitions on your left side then repeat with your right leg.

Bodyism Mini Band Leg Raise

Targets your glutes to give you a beautiful perky bottom and also firms your outer thighs.

Slip the band over both legs and position it slightly above your knees. Lie on your right side with your left foot resting on your right, knees straight and toes pointing up to your head. Place your left hand on your hip.

Keep both legs straight, slowly raise your left leg to 45 degrees then slowly lower back to the start position.

Repeat this 15 times on the left leg then repeat on the right leg.

Supermans

This targets your bum, lower back and upper back muscles. It also instantly helps to improve your posture so you look slimmer immediately.

Start on all fours, with your back straight, your arms slightly bent at the elbows and your toes dug into the floor.

Lift your right hand and your left knee off the floor keeping your back flat.

Bring your right elbow towards your stomach and your left knee towards your chest so they both touch, whilst maintaining a straight back. Extend your right arm out in front of you at a 45 degree angle and push your leg straight back