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From Ariel, Age 16

TONE YOUR GLUTES IN TWO MONTHS ALL IT TAKES: fifteen minutes, every other day WHAT YOU DO: reverse lunges, glute raises and kick backs IN FOUR WEEKS: Your fanny will be firmer IN EIGHT WEEKS: You'll feel more grace and power in your stride as you climb stairs, jog around the block, or hike up hills. REVERSE LUNGES: Stand tall with your feet hip-distance apart. Take a long step straight back with your right foot. Allow your right leg heel to come off the floor while keeping your weight balanced over your left leg. Looking forward with you back straight, slowly lower your body by bending at the knees until your left thigh is nearly parallel to the floor. Using the muscles in your rear, raise yourself to the starting position. After 12 repetitions, switch legs. Add a second set when the last few lunges become easy. GLUTE RAISES: Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat, and arms at your sides. Flex your glutes (butt muscles) and abdominal muscles as you evenly raise your pelvis eight inches off the floor. Hold for five counts, then slowly lower your rear to the floor. Do 12 repetitions. Add a set (another 12 repititions) once you can do the first easily. KICK BACKS: Starting on your hands and knees, lift your left knee a few inches off the floor and bring your lower leg up to a 90 degree angle. Raise your leg until your thigh is parallel with the floor. After holding that position for a second, gradually lower your leg. Try to maintain a 90 degree angle throughout the exercise. Do two sets of 12 for each leg the first 4 weeks, then add 2 more sets.