I'm sure you've seen the strange-looking rings at the gym, but how the heck do you even begin to use them and why? Here's the rundown on Xerings.

What: Xerings are resistance training tools that are made from rubber tubes and foam. Xerings are mainly used to train and tone the lower body. They come in a variety of resistances coordinated by color: very light, (yellow), light (green), medium (red), heavy (blue), and ultra heavy (purple or black).
Area of body it works: It depends on the exercise but Xerings can be used to train the legs, specifically the calves, hips, and booty.
Why: Xerings offer a way to add additional resistance while doing many lower-body exercises like lunges, squats, leg lifts. Not only do your legs need to work to do the exercise itself, but your legs also need to work against the resistance of the tube. Xerings can be used in lying, stationary, and dynamic standing exercises, so there are many great ways to incorporate the Xering into your own workout.
How: There are numerous ways to use the Xering, but one of my favorites is the Side Leg Lift, a great workout for your hips and booty. To find out how to do it read more.

Xering Side Leg Lift:

• Start by standing with a Xering placed around your legs, just above your knees. Toes should be pointed forward and knees should be soft, hands on hips.
• Slowly lift right leg outward (to the side as far as possible) while keeping it straight and leading with your heel.
• Slowly lower right leg back to starting position to complete one rep and repeat.
• Do three sets of 12-15 reps on each leg.

Fit's Tip: The lower the ring is on your legs, the harder the workout.

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