Toe Taps
Lie on a mat with your arms at your sides. Raise your legs so that your thighs are perpendicular to the floor, your calves parallel. Keep your lower back pressed into the mat and tighten your core throughout the exercise. Without moving your thighs, tap the toes of your left foot to the floor. Return to starting position, then tap the toes of your right foot to the floor. Alternate feet for 1 minute.
Hip-Lift Progression
On a mat, lie on your back with your arms at your sides. Bend your knees and place your feet on the floor. Lift your hips toward the ceiling. Push into the mat with your feet and engage your glutes as you lift your hips. Hold for 1 second and lower yourself to the floor. Continue this exercise for 1 minute.
Floor Jacks
Lie facedown on a mat and create an X shape with your arms and legs. Bring your legs together and arms to your sides at the same time, then return to starting position, contracting your glutes the whole time. Do 3 sets of 30 seconds.
Hip Extensions
Begin on your hands and knees with your wrists below your shoulders and your fingers pointing forward. Engage your core and slowly lift your right leg, keeping your knee bent as you point your foot towards the ceiling. Return to starting position. Do 8 to 12 reps before switching to your left leg.
Lunge With Arm Reach
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and arms extended at chest height. Take a big step forward with your right foot. As you land, lean forward at your waist and reach forward with both hands. Push through your right foot to return to standing position. Do 6 to 10 reps, then repeat on your left side.
Pretzel Side Kick
Sit on your mat with your right knee bent directly in front of your hip and left knee bent behind your left hip. Rotate your torso and place your hands on either side of your right knee. Engage your core as you lift your left knee and foot off the floor, keeping your chest lifted. Keep your left leg lifted and extend to kick with your leg parallel to the floor. Bend your left knee back in and release it to the floor. Do 15 to 20 reps on each side.