OLD WAY
Perform walking lunges to strengthen your legs and butt.

NEW THINK
Use jumping and bounding exercises (plyometrics) instead.

While many athletes rely on plyometrics to improve their power (a muscle's ability to quickly produce force), incorporating them into your routine can help you tone up faster and ultimately make your workouts feel easier. Jumping moves are also excellent bone builders, but do your joints a favor and perform them on a soft surface, such as grass or a mat.