"I Lost Weight -- and Gained So Much Energy!"

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"I Lost Weight -- and Gained So Much Energy!"

Strengthen from the bottom up.

Sylwia says a strong butt is key for running -- and hoisting kids. These glute moves from her class are my go-tos.

Starfish

Standing with feet hip-width apart and arms by sides, lower into a squat.
Stand up, sweeping right leg out to side while raising arms in a jumping jack motion.
Return to squat, switch legs and repeat.
Continue, alternating sides, for one minute.

Forward-Reverse Lunge Combo

Standing with feet shoulder-width apart and arms by sides, lunge forward with right leg.
Keeping low, with left foot planted and left knee bent throughout, step right leg back into a reverse lunge.
Continue alternating forward and reverse lunges for 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat.

Curtsy Side Lunge

Standing with feet shoulder-width apart and arms by sides, lunge forward with right foot, crossing it to outside of left leg, bending both knees 90 degrees (like a curtsy).
Straighten legs and immediately step right leg out to right into a side lunge.
Return to start, switch legs and repeat.
Continue, alternating sides, for one minute.