Benefits:

For everyone who spends the majority of their day seated (pretty much every American), the mini band is one of the best workout tools you can use. When you sit for long periods of time, the muscles in the front side of your hips (TFL) get short and tight. The TFL will eventually take over the majority of the work in walking and lead to your hips tilting forward. Your glutes (butt) are taken out of the equation, when in reality they should be one of the prime muscles used during walking.

The great benefit of mini bands is that they can easily target your glute medius, which is basically the top outside corner of your butt. Strengthening the glute medius will counter the negative effects caused by sitting for long periods of time.

How To:

1) Stand tall, wrap band around ankles, bend at hips and knees

2) Take a step forward with one leg as far as possible, bring back leg forward until legs together

3) Use opposing leg to take next step

**TRAINERS TIPS** Limit upper body movement, keep feet at shoulder width apart. For added resistance place another band right above your knees