Exercise of the Week WALKING LUNGE By Joni Hyde of WorkoutsForWomen.com The walking lunge is an excellent lower body exercise that works to firm and strengthen the thighs and buttocks. Stand tall with shoulders back, abdominals pulled in tight, chest high, feet together and hands on your waist. Take a controlled step forward with your right leg, landing with the heel first. Bend both knees lowering hips toward the floor, but not touching the back knee to the ground. (Front knee should be directly over the ankle and the back knee should be pointing down toward the floor) Push off the left foot and bring it forward to starting position. Next step forward and repeat on the left. As you become stronger, instead of placing hands on the waist, hold 5 to 10lb dumbbells in your hands with arms down at the sides, palms facing in. Complete 20 Walking Lunges, alternating right and left. Past Exercises of the Week: • Concentration Curl For a complete home exercise program visit WorkoutsForWomen.com. With online audio/video instructions and email consultations, members enjoy the benefits of having a personal trainer at their fingertips and on their own schedule.