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!

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.

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.

Have back up plans for all of your workouts. For example, you may plan to workout for an hour after work by doing both cardio and strength training. Then your boss asks you to say late. Your workout time is now limited to 30 minutes. Know ahead of time exactly what workout you’ll do in that shortened time period so that you don’t waste precious workout time or worse decide to forego it all together.

No, I’m not getting surgery. But I am trying a new program featuring Brazilian trainer, Leandro Carvalho. Apparently, he helps get supermodels butt’s in shape, so why not mine. Believe it or not, it’s called Brazil Butt Lift. Yes, it’s true, my booty needs to go. Well, I suppose it has already gone… south that is. I need to get my booty heading back in the right direction. The goal is lifted, tighter and smaller.