Need to know: Be sure to check with your physician before starting a new workout program. The beginner moves are basic exercises that target one main muscle group at a time. The stretch combos either work more then one muscle at the same time or increase the intensity of the exercise. You should feel fatigued by the last three reps of every set. Do a warm-up stretch for two to five minutes before every workout and don't forget to stretch after, too.

Check back each month for a new series of exercises from Kirsten Bustamante, personal trainer and owner of Stretch Fitness Boutique in Toronto. Check out the abs and back workout and last month's hips and thighs workout. Coming in May, chest and arms.

Beginner
1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart or slightly narrower.

2. Hold your arms in and keep your core tight.

3. Bend at the hips and knees and perform a squat movement.

4. Continue lowering in the squat until your hips and knees are flexed about 60 degrees.

5. Slowly begin to lift out of the squat and simultaneously lift one leg out to the side.

6. Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your outer thigh.

7. Lower the leg and return to the starting squat position.

8. Do 8-10 repetitions per side.