The walking lunge is an indispensable exercise for the legs.  Not only does it work to firm and tone the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors and inner thighs, walking while lunging increases the heart rate and helps to burn body fat.

Muscles Involved:  Hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes and hip flexors

Body Alignment:
o  Find a place where you can walk about 15-20 steps.
o  Stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart.
o  Hold a dumbbell in each hand palms facing in.
o  Keep your head and back straight.
o  Brace the transverse abdominals.

Movement:
o  Take a step forward with your right leg, bending your knees until your right thigh is
parallel to the floor.
o  Your right knee should not pass the front of the right foot.
o  Your left knee is a few inches off the floor.
o  Slowly push through the heel of your right foot.
o  Stand and bring your left foot up next to your right and repeat with the leg lunging
forward until you have taken 15-20 steps.

Training Tip:

Be careful not to use your back to push you forward or back, keep focused on using your legs.