Video: Want stronger hips? Try walking sideways

Want stronger hips? Try walking sideways

Side walks

Walk with resistance to build stronger hips — and protect your knees.

1. Place a resistance band around your lower legs just above the ankles, and take a wide stance with knees bent slightly.
2. Engage your abs and glutes, then side step to the right keeping your toes pointing forward.
3. Keep tension in the band as you take 15 side steps to the right.
4. Repeat in each direction for up to 3 sets.

Expert tips from the wellness physical therapists at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.