BASIC TRAINING.THE MOVE: GLUTE TIGHTENER tight·en tr. & intr.v. tight·ened, tight·en·ing, tight·ens To make or become tight or tighter. tight  en·er n.
Set up: Start on your hands and knees. Step 1: Maintain a 90-degree angle with your knee while lifting your leg until the thigh thigh (thi) femur; the portion of the leg above the knee. thigh n. The part of the leg between the hip and the knee. Also called femur. is parallel with the upper body. Step 2: Hold for 5 seconds and lower the knee back down to the mat. Repeat 10 times and switch legs. Keep your neck aligned with your back and exhale exhale /ex·hale/ (eks´hal) to breathe out. ex·hale v. 1. To breathe out. 2. To emit a gas, vapor, or odor. with each lift. This exercise works your hips and thighs to give them a more toned and shapely shape·ly adj. shape·li·er, shape·li·est 1. Having a distinct shape. 2. Having a pleasing shape. shape look. FIT TIP: If you're thinking about training for the L.A. Marathon, here are some tips to help prevent some of the most common injuries. 1. Use proper footwear with the right amount of shock absorption. 2. Run on flat surfaces, and avoid running on banked roads. 3. Gradually increase your speed and distance. 4. Add cross-training into your program; strength training, cycling and swimming challenge your muscles and heart in different ways. 5. If running on a track, make sure you change directions frequently. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (Kathy Kaehler) Michael Owen
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