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This sponsored post was written by Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi.

As a professional athlete, keeping my body in tip-top shape was my number one priority. Now that I’m a mother, my number one priority is making sure my kids are happy and healthy, which means my fitness routine can sometimes take a backseat. In fact, before my time on Dancing With the Stars, I hadn’t been in a gym in almost three years. That experience rekindled my love of fitness and inspired me to look for more ways to fit exercise into my life. With summer travel season just around the corner, it’s even more important that I get my body in shape without sacrificing time spent with my family on vacation.

I’ve found that an exercise DVD can be just the ticket, which is why I created Kristi Yamaguchi: Power Workout. It is an easy way to get a quick workout in while my daughters are off playing. Here are a few of my favorite moves to get your muscles moving and heart pumping:

Grapevine Step-Touch

An easy move to warm up!

Start with your feet together and move your right foot one step to the right. Step your left foot behind your right foot, then step your right foot to the right one more time. Bring your left foot together with your right foot, then step your left foot once to the left, and bring your right foot together. Repeat from the beginning with the opposite foot. Got it?

That’s not all! Keep reading for some more must-do moves..

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This sponsored post was written by Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi.

Like most other kids, I tried my hand at a lot of extracurricular activities before finding my niche. From basketball to baton twirling, you name it; I tried it. I was lucky enough to find my passion when I first stepped into an ice rink at age 6. From that point on, I spent years learning physically demanding jumps, spins, and perfecting my technique, but triple axels aside, I also learned some fundamentals that have stayed with me long after I hung up my skates.

Give ‘em a show. In figure skating, a great smile and eye contact with the judges can mean the difference between a forgettable performance and a memorable one. In everyday life, putting on a smile and making eye contact with others helps convey confidence and might take you further than you might think. Do it even when you’re not feeling your best, and it just might change your attitude.

Find your balance. Being able to balance yourself on nothing more than two thin blades is no easy feat – and neither is balancing your work and personal life. It took a bit of trial and error for me to find the right balance between my time at the rink and my time with friends and family. However, once I did, I felt the difference it made not only in my life but in theirs as well. Start by keeping a calendar nearby or even on your smartphone.  When making plans, be sure to jot them down, and leave enough room for plans that start before and after. This way, you won’t be stretched too thin and you can fully enjoy your plans without rushing or worrying about what’s next.

That’s not all! Keep reading for some more helpful tips.