Metamorphosis Glutecentric Day 11-20

I am a high-intermediate/low-advanced exerciser in my mid-forties–I completed Meta Omni and enjoyed it, so I decided to purchase Glutecentric at Bed Bath & Beyond when it was on clearance (only $29.99 plus 20% off coupon!).

The arms/abs are the same for all the centrics; only the all-fours section is different. This level (Level 2) isn't all that challenging after completing the entire 90-day Omni series, but I wanted to focus on my butt, and I think the moves are effective (even my husband commented that it was "working.")

I watch the DVD in advance and write out the leg moves, so that I can keep up with Tracy, and so I can do the moves on my own without the DVD. I do the first five days with the DVD, then I do the last five days on my own, with ankle weights (3 days with 1.5 lb weights on each leg, 2 days with 2.5 lb weights).

Here is the breakdown:

Glutecentric Day 11-20

All exercises done for 40 reps.

Get in all fours position.

1_Right leg lifts into Fire Hydrant (up+down); then lifts straight back at a diagonal to the ceiling (45°).

2_Bend left arm, placing left elbow on mat.

Right knee taps floor in an inverted position, then pulses twice in a high diagonal to the ceiling (45°).

3_Straighten both arms.

Right knee taps floor in an inverted position, then turns out (knee faces out to side) in an attitude leg lift.

4_Drop both forearms to mat.

Right left pulses in short attitude leg lifts.

5_Stay in elbow plank.

Swing right leg straight out to side at hip height, then up to ceiling at 45°.

Get in LEFT side plank position.

6_Crunch both legs back behind you, with ankles crossed.

Right knee should be as high as your hip.

Freestyle with right arm.

Repeat on left side.