Start Jumping

The jump and reach tones your calves, hips and butt. Stand up straight, bend your knees and position them above your ankles. Stick your hips out behind you and shift your weight onto your heels. Lower your hips toward the floor, stopping when your heels are about to lift off the floor. Straighten your arms and reach them behind you. Push through your heels and jump up while simultaneously swinging your arms overhead. Your body forms a straight line as you jump. Land softly on the middle of your feet and lower gently onto your heels. Make sure your knees are bent as you lower locking them may cause knee injury. Complete 12 to 15 reps, stopping when your muscles fatigue.