Ashlee Simpson gets lingerie-ready with baby friendly workouts at home

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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will need to be in top shape for her upcoming debut on Broadway. Simpson-Wentz will be playing the role of Roxie Hart, the lingerie-clad seductress in the musical Chicago which is set to open in December. The actress who is already known for having a lean, fit body, hit the the cover of Women's Health magazine yesterday to talk about her simple at-home workout routine.

Simpson-Wentz gave birth to her first child, Bronx, earlier this year. According to reports, her plan during the pregnancy was to limit weight gain by doing plenty of low impact cardio. In the months following Bronx' birth, Simpson hit the gym hard with trainer Ramona Braganza, doing upper body strength workouts and abdominal crunches.

But now, as Simpson prepares for her debut on Broadway, it would seem that she needs to take it up a notch. The role of Roxie Hart in Chicago requires that she dance for hours in skimpy lingerie. She told Women's Health magazine how she prefers to stay in shape.

"Bronx Pilates! And these [biceps] are from holding him. He's in my arms all the time."

Simpson-Wentz is not the first fit celeb to stay in shape with at-home workouts that include a new baby. High priced trainers often can't compete with the workout that women get in the first few months of taking care of a new infant. These three simple exercise tips will help get new moms back in shape.

1. Take advantage of 3-5 minutes breaks by doing mini-blasts of cardio with a jump rope or climbing stairs
2. Learn simple body weight exercises that require no equipment and can be done anywhere
3. Combine aerobic activity with strength training to maximize weight loss benefits

Try these mini-routines at home or out in the neighborhood:

Mini cardio workouts to burn calories:

• Five minute fat burning cardio at home
• Short sprint workouts burn more fat
• Your weekend workout: Get climbing!
• Finding time for fitness with infants and toddlers at home
• Get sexy tight buns and abs with a hula hoop

Strength exercises to shape the body:

• How to perform a basic lunge exercise
• How to perform the perfect push up
• Three best body weight exercises

Starting or expanding your family?  Check out these articles:

• Exercise and pregnancy
• Family Friendly workouts