Booty Band Workout

Workout of the Week
Booty Band Workout

Instructions
Find a space that is clear in front, behind, and to each side of you to avoid injury. Perform a warm-up that consists of an activity that gradually increases your heart rate and moves your joints through a moderate to large range of motion such as the one below. Perform each exercise in the warm-up for 45 seconds.

It is encouraged that you modify each exercise to a version that is best for you.

Workout
This workout targets the glutes and core using a small resistance band. All of these exercises can be done without a resistance band if one is not available. Complete each exercise for the given number of repetitions or amount of time. Repeat each set 2-3 times.

Equipment needed: small resistance band, water, mat (optional)

WARM-UP
woman demonstrating reverse lunges woman demonstrating squat walk
woman demonstrating glute lifts
SET 1
EXERCISES AND MODIFICATIONS
woman demonstrating squat to lateral leg lift for 12-16 reps woman demonstrating modified squat to lateral leg lift for 12-16 reps
woman demonstrating lunge to back leg lift for 8-10 reps on each side woman demonstrating modified lunge to back leg lift for 8-10 reps on each side
woman demonstrating donkey kicks for 8-10 reps on each side woman demonstrating modified donkey kicks for 8-10 reps on each side
SET 2
EXERCISES AND MODIFICATIONS
woman demonstrating half moon for 30 seconds on each side woman demonstrating modified half moon for 30 seconds on each side
woman demonstrating clamshell for 30 seconds on each side woman demonstrating modified clamshell for 30 seconds on each side
woman demonstrating lying leg lifts for 30 seconds on each side woman demonstrating modified lying leg lifts for 30 seconds on each side
COOL-DOWN
Perform a cool-down that allows for your heart rate to gradually slow down to a normal rate and hold static stretches such as the ones below for 20-30 seconds each. 
woman demonstrating straddle toe touches woman demonstrating low lunge stretch
woman demonstrating pigeon stretch