How do they do it? The Desperate Housewives all have perfect figures we would kill for. Now we can let you into some of their fitness secrets...

As you get hooked on a fresh dose of 'Wisteria hysteria' on your screens for another season, we peak into how these ladies keep their fabulous figures.

Teri Hatcher

Age: 42 Height: 5ft 6in

Exercise regime:
Teri has discovered a saucy way of toning up Ð by learning the art of striptease at pole dancing classes. It's great for all your muscles and it's actually really empowering because it's not about turning a guy on Ð it's about learning to be comfortable with your own body. Her other favorite exercise activities include golf and hiking.

Eva Longoria

Age: 30 Height: 5ft 2in

Exercise regime:
Her character Gabrielle is keen on getting out her yoga mat and it's the sort of exercise that is ideal for spicing up your love life as the stretching, postures and breathing are very sexy. Eva works out three times a week to stay toned, doing everything from boxing to cardio.

Nicollette Sheridan

Age: 41 Height: 5ft 9in

Exercise regime:
Nicolette describes herself as very athletic as she loves sports, especially volleyball. Her other sporting passions are skiing and riding horses.

Felicity Huffman

Age: 42 Height: 5ft 5in

Exercise regime:
Felicity's character Lynette keeps fit by rushing around after her hyperactive children. But in real life, Felicity is keen on more conventional ways of staying in shape and likes playing tennis, skiing, running, going biking and hiking.

Marcia Cross

Age: 42 Height: 5ft 10in

Exercise regime:
Her figure is neat enough in her twin set and pearls. But it's when Marcia's character, Bree, strips off to reveal a red lace push-up bra and string set to woo her husband back that her stunning figure becomes apparent. Marcia attributes her lean but sculpted figure to gruelling yoga sessions.

Top-to-toe tone-up

Maximum results in minimum time are your aim. The following five moves work all your major muscle groups and gives you a top-to- toe tone-up. They also raise your heart rate (which will get you burning calories), as well as building lean muscle tissue. The more muscle you have, the more calories you'll burn every day.

First things first

a) Exercises can be done at home or in a gym b) Warm up first by walking, cycling or marching on the spot for ten minutes c) 12 reps of each move, three times a week should be fine d) Add at least 30 minutes of fat-burning cardio four or five times a week e) Always end a workout by stretching out the areas you've worked.

Squats are good

They lifts and tone your bottom. Stand with your feet slightly more than hip-width apart. Lower your bottom as if you are about to sit on a chair, counting 'one, two' on the way down. Hold for one breath and then push yourself back up to the start position, counting from one to four on the way up.

Press on and press up

Boost your cleavage and shape your shoulders and upper arms. Start on your hands and knees, with your hands at shoulder level and slightly wider than your chest, fingers facing forward. Looking at the floor and keeping your abs tight, slowly lower your body to the floor by bending your arms to the count of four. Return to the start position by pushing up to a count of four without locking your elbows.

Lunge for trim thighs

Standing up straight, take a big step forward with your right leg, bend it and lower your body so your left knee almost touches the floor. Make sure your front knee stays in line with your ankle. Then step back to the start position and repeat. Do 8 to 12 reps, and then complete a set with your left leg.

Count to four

Sit on a chair with your hands next to your thighs, grasping the edge of the chair. Keep your feet flat and your knees bent. Edge your bottom off the chair and lower it towards the floor by bending your elbows to a count of two. Push yourself back up by straightening your arms to a count of four.

Six pack

Lie on your back with your knees bent, your feet flat on the floor and hands by your ears. Curl your shoulders forwards, raising them off the floor by a few centimeters, keeping your lower back on the floor and your abs pulled in towards your spine. Now raise to a count of four, then lower to a count of four. So now you too can be a Desperate Housewife!