Exercise of the Week: The Monster Walk

A Taster from our Beez Kneez Mums and Baby fitness session and Mums exercise this week and one of my personal favourites, the Monster Walk.

Target muscle: Gluteus Medius (bottom). This is one of the muscles, aside the tummy, that a new mum wants to tone up and strength first. The role of this muscle is to stabilise the hip during running or walking. If it is weak, it can be a contributing factor in knee pain.

Technique:
• Loop a small length of elastic tubing around thighs, just above the knees or use a resistance tubing with handles and stand on it with feet shoulder width apart.
• Bend knees slightly and start stepping sideways, taking small steps.
• Avoid excessive motion: shoulders should stay over hips and avoid any see-saw type action
• Change direction and repeat

For more exercises, see information on our group fitness courses.