Incorporating frontal plane exercises, such as the side lunge, into your fitness routine can prepare your body to move better and be more durable in daily-life activities.

Side Steps target multiple muscle groups in the legs and hips. A very time efficient exercise, it can be performed at home and is ideal for both strengthening and metabolism boosting.

Our move this week is a banded side step. This exercise is going to focus on the outer thighs but will also tone your inner thighs, quads and hamstrings.

One study published found that lateral band walks (a classic side-step variation) activate the gluteus medius up to 40% more than squats, making them one of the most effective exercises for hip ...