Wedding Fitness Tips: How to Tone Your Body 2 Weeks Before the Big Day

Two weeks may not seem like much, but with the right plan, it’s enough time to tone up, boost your energy, and feel amazing in your dress. This isn’t about drastic changes—it’s about intentional movement, consistent effort, and giving yourself a daily moment to focus on you.

With just 30 to 45 minutes a day, you can tone your muscles, improve your posture, and boost your glow from the inside out. Each day, you’ll target a specific goal—like core strength, arms, or full-body sculpting—based on our clear, easy-to-follow instructions. It’s efficient, effective, and totally manageable, even with a packed wedding to-do list. Scroll down to follow our 14-day bridal workout schedule. Let’s get started—you’ve got this!


— 14 Days: Exact Workout Instructions —

🗓 Week 1: Foundation + Focus on Full-Body Toning

Day 1 – Full-Body Strength + Light Cardio (45 mins)

  • 5-min warm-up: brisk walking, jump rope, or dynamic stretching

  • 3 rounds of:

    • 15 squats

    • 12 push-ups (knees or full)

    • 15 walking lunges (each leg)

    • 30-sec plank

    • 20 glute bridges

  • 15–20 min walk or slow jog after
    💡 Tip: Focus on form and breathe deeply—build strength, not speed.

Day 2 – Pilates Core & Legs (35–40 mins)

  • 10-min Pilates core circuit:

    • Hundreds, leg lowers, scissors, reverse crunches

  • 10-min legs & booty burner:

    • Side-lying leg lifts, clamshells, donkey kicks

  • Finish with 10-min stretch
    💡 Tip: Use light ankle weights for a little extra challenge.


Day 3 – Upper Body + Core Focus (40 mins)

  • 4 rounds with light weights or water bottles:

    • 12 bicep curls

    • 12 shoulder presses

    • 12 bent-over rows

    • 10 push-ups

    • 45-sec plank

  • Finish with: 2 rounds of 30 bicycle crunches & 20 Russian twists
    💡 Tip: Think posture—strong arms & shoulders show in your dress!


Day 4 – Active Recovery (20–30 mins)

  • Go for a light walk, do a yoga flow, or take a gentle swim

  • Focus on deep breathing and stretching hips, shoulders, and hamstrings
    💡 Tip: Rest days are productive. Your muscles need it to rebuild.


Day 5 – Barre-Inspired Burn (40 mins)

  • 5-min warm-up

  • 3 sets of each:

    • 15 plié squats with heel lifts

    • 15 pulses at the bottom of a lunge (each side)

    • 20 standing leg lifts

    • 30-sec plank with shoulder taps

  • End with core: 2 rounds of 20 crunches + 20 toe-taps
    💡 Tip: Use a chair or counter for balance support if needed.


Day 6 – Full-Body HIIT Toning (30 mins)

  • 5 rounds of:

    • 30 sec jumping jacks

    • 30 sec squats

    • 30 sec mountain climbers

    • 30 sec rest

  • Cool down with light stretching
    💡 Tip: Keep it low-impact if needed—this is about feeling energized, not exhausted.


Day 7 – Core + Stretch Focus (25 mins)

  • 3 sets of:

    • 30-sec forearm plank

    • 20 crunches

    • 20 bird-dogs

    • 10 leg lifts

  • End with a 10-minute stretch or short yoga flow
    💡 Tip: Deep breaths help activate your core and relax your nervous system.


🗓 Week 2: Definition + Confidence Boost

Day 8 – Legs & Booty Burn (45 mins)

  • 3 rounds:

    • 15 squats

    • 20 glute bridges

    • 15 curtsy lunges

    • 20 donkey kicks

    • 20 step-ups (use stairs or sturdy box)
      💡 Tip: Add resistance bands for an extra burn!

Day 9 – Cardio + Core (35 mins)

  • 20 min brisk walk or incline treadmill

  • Core blast:

    • 20 bicycles

    • 15 leg raises

    • 30-sec side plank (each side)

    • 20 flutter kicks
      💡 Tip: Keep your core tight—belly to spine.


Day 10 – Arms & Back Definition (40 mins)

  • 4 rounds with light weights:

    • 12 overhead tricep extensions

    • 12 reverse flys

    • 12 upright rows

    • 15 bicep curls

  • Add 2 rounds of 15 push-ups and 30-sec plank
    💡 Tip: Good posture = instant confidence boost.


Day 11 – Active Recovery (30 mins)

  • Gentle walk, flowy yoga, or stretching

  • Focus on hips, hamstrings, and shoulders
    💡 Tip: Light movement clears your mind and reduces inflammation.


Day 12 – Full-Body Circuit + Glow Boost (40 mins)

  • 3 rounds of:

    • 15 squats

    • 10 push-ups

    • 20 mountain climbers

    • 12 shoulder presses

    • 45-sec plank

  • End with stretching and 5-min legs-up-the-wall pose
    💡 Tip: You’re strong, centered, and glowing—take it in.


Day 13 – Bridal Core & Confidence (30 mins)

  • 3 sets:

    • 25 crunches

    • 15 oblique twists

    • 30-sec plank

    • 10 reverse crunches

  • End with calming yoga stretches
    💡 Tip: Picture yourself walking down the aisle—you’ve got this.


Day 14 – Full Body Stretch & Light Cardio (25–30 mins)

  • Light walk, flow yoga, or a dance session

  • Long, slow stretches (hamstrings, spine, hips, arms)
    💡 Tip: No stress. You did it. You’re ready. Let your body rest, and let your heart enjoy the moment.


With just two weeks to go, now’s the time to really buckle down and stay focused if you want to see those results. Consistency is everything, so stick with the workouts, give it your all every day, and don’t let yourself off the hook. This is your moment to tone up, get stronger, and step into your wedding day feeling totally confident. The effort you put in now will show—in your posture, your energy, and the way you carry yourself. So stay dedicated, trust the process, and make every minute count. You absolutely deserve to walk down that aisle feeling amazing. Let’s do this!

— XOXO, Kristen Weddings —

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