You can have too much of a good thing, even when it comes to exercise. Find out why overtraining is harmful and how to put the fun back in fitness

Fitness

Health

Adhering to these common sense steps really will get your butt in shape

motivation

Place a block in between your thighs and squeeze tightly. Raise your arms toward the sky while engaging the core and sit down as if you were sitting on a very low bench. Then, lift the right foot off the ground a couple of inches without leaning towards the left. Hold for 10 breaths. Switch sides.

Perfect your form: Don’t let your hip pop off out the side, remain stable on the standing leg.

Dial it Down:  Keep your arms down by your sides.

Amp it Up:  Hold for one minute on each side. Hold 3-5 lb weights in each hand. Close your eyes.

Targets: Thighs, back, shoulders

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Engage your core, raise your right knee towards your chest and exhale. Inhale and sweep the right arm up while the right foot and leg slip behind the left leg as it bends. The right foot hovers above the floor as far to the left as possible, exhale and begin the sequence again. Do 10 on each side.

Perfect your form: Make sure your left knee bends toward the middle toe of your left foot, so ankle and knee joints are stacked.

Dial it Down: Keep both arms down at your sides and wear shoes – your right foot can slide along the floor instead of floating.

Amp it Up:  Stand on top of a block with the balancing leg. Never let the floating leg touch the ground. Close your eyes,

Targets:  Butt, low back, abs

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