A

SETUP Lie on right side with legs extended in front of you at a 45-degree angle to torso, right elbow on mat and both hands behind head. Draw abs up and in, inhale, lift left leg slightly and extend it forward, foot flexed, pulsing twice.

B

ACTION Exhale, and extend left leg behind you, engaging buttocks, toes pointed, to complete 1 rep. Repeat for 5-6 reps, then, hovering left leg, make 5-6 small, clockwise, then counterclockwise, circles [not shown]. Repeat sequence on opposite side. To progress: Add 1 rep to both the side kick and leg circles on each leg per week.