6 Minute Core Workout: Standing Moves + 3 Mat Pilates
6 minute core workout that includes 2 standing with weights and mat pilates moves.
The Secret to Fun Workouts: Adding New Moves
Saw, Copenhagen plank dips, and heron to pretzel. New moves I added to my workouts.
21 Minute Yoga-Inspired Strength and Core
For this 21 minute yoga-inspired strength and mobility workout, you’ll need 2 sets of weights, your light and medium. For me that’s 5 and 10 pounds. I also have a 15 pound kettlebell. t’s not required, but if you have one at home, keep it handy. I recommend this workout, if you’re comfortable with balancing poses such as Warrior 3. There are 21 moves 50 seconds each, 10 second transition. First move is child’pose to lazy up dog and down dog.
3 Yoga Inspired Warm Ups
This is my yoga-inspired 3 minute warm up. It hits the full body, and it gives the right amount of mobility, resistance, cardio, and stretch. I do each move for 1 minute. I do this before strength training, or for quick yoga workouts. I hope you give it a try.
Vinyasa Flow: Lower Body and Balance
Slow vinyasa gives me a cardio workout and also gets me deeper into a pose. This baby grasshopper flow is one I’ve been doing for the past few weeks.
Yoga Sequence: Arms, Shoulders, and Core
Flow for shoulders, arms, and core. I hold each pose for 30 seconds.
6 Minute Mindful Cooldown for Arms and Shoulders
A Mindful Cooldown after working on arms and shoulders.
My Four New Moves Using Resistance Bands and Blocks
These are 4 new moves I recently incorporated in my fitness journey using blocks and strap.
Post-Tennis Recovery Stretch for Recreational Players
This 12 minute stretch helps me recover from soreness after playing recreational tennis. I do it in front of the TV, just chill. You’re going to need a strap, a wall, if you need extra padding for the knees, a blanket.
10 Minute Core Workout: Inspired by Ab Ripper X
Inspired by Ab Ripper X, this core workout alternates between plank and supine moves and uses speed to increase intensity. Dumbbell optional. This goes by fast!
15 Minute Daily Stretch Drill
This 15 minute full body stretch was inspired by strength and mobility coach Alejandro Matias. He shared it. I tried it, customized it, and I’ve been including it in my routine.