The Blogilates creator shares the toning moves that will set your glutes on fire.

Most people have a love-hate relationship with the stair-climber.

You’ll find one in almost every gym, and it’s super easy to use.

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(One redundant step after the other, am I right?)

But those stairs to nowhere can do much more than just elevate your heart rate.

(Here arefive reasons the stair-climber is actually worth your time.)

“Try these 4 new moves next time you’re avoiding it at the gym.

Do 1 min [of] each kind and keep rotating!

I do this for about 30 min then I hit the weights after!”

Repeat the same movement with the other leg to complete one rep. Continue for 1 minute.

Side-Step Leg Lift

Keep your stair-climber on a level 4 or 5.

Turn to the side and cross one foot over the other to begin side-stepping up the stairs.

After each side step, lift your leg directly out to the side.

confirm your foot is flexed.

Bring your leg back down and repeat for 1 minute before turning around and switching sides.

Lunge

Bump up the level to 10 or 15.

Crossover

Set the stair-climber to a level 7 or 10.

Continue for 1 minute before starting the moves all over again.