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Move Aside (to Side): Metabolic Conditioning Workout

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Take your workout in a different direction. In the gym, we often train movements going forward and backward. Moving in real life requires us to move side to side. Try this lateral metabolic conditioning sequence to strengthen your legs and lower body’s outer- and inner-thigh muscles.

This may prepare you for sudden, lateral movements in your life such as in recreational sports like skiing and tennis and doing housework and daily errands. Lateral strength also plays an important role in stabilizing forward movements in walking, running, and going up and down flights of stairs, and even bowling. Balance your exercises in enhancing everyday performance and preventing injury.

WARM-UP

Ankle Rotation

Side-Extended Angle

WORKOUT

Prone Leg Kick

Lateral Lunge

Jumping Jack

Shuffle Change of Direction

COOL-DOWNSeated Twist Hold

Reclining Butterfly

Video credit: SimonSkafar, Getty Images
Photo credit: bluejayphoto, Getty Images
GIFs: Mark Kuroda, kurodastudios.com
Model: Jenn Nasab, 24 Hour Fitness

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