During an interview the other day, a reporter asked Kathy Smith what her all-time favorite exercise moves were. As she started to name a few of her favorites, she realized most were about working the glutes. After all, it does feel great to have a nice rear end view in a pair of jeans. Here are 5 of Kathy’s favorite moves to achieve a toned derriere!

Who doesn’t love a good omelet. Here is a recipe from world class trainer Kathy Smith featured recently on the Beachbody Site. I just love their recipes! Great for protein to start your day!

Weight training not only helps you keep your muscles and bones strong as you age, but it can also help you to literally change the neuronal patterns in your brain-altering your brain to increase confidence and self-esteem. You just need 2 40 minute sessions a week! Be sure the weights are heavy enough to fatigue your muscles near the end of your repetitions. Make sure to use 5 lbs or more for most exercises.

I used to live in Seattle where fresh wild salmon was pretty easy to find. I have been craving it lately, so I found this yummy recipe that I tried last night. Salmon is a notoriously fatty fish, of course, but most of the fat is of the heart-healthy kind.

What most people don’t know is that even slight changes in posture and incorrect technique while performing weight-lifting movements can cause great injuries. Below Stacy lists the top five exercises that people do WRONG in the gym, and how to correct your own technique to avoid getting hurt.