Being a huge fan of combining traditional strength training and Pilates, especially when at least some of the Pilates is done in the beginning to activate the glutes, this as well as the originally scheduled workouts are a lot of fun. The step adds an extra challenge for both the muscles and balance, and for those who don't have an aerobic "step" a low-cost IKEA BOLMEN children's step stool works very well. :)
The main workout was sweat-inducing despite not being cardio, and the legs very well worked. In lieu of Reverse Lunges, Bulgarian Split Squats were done, with an extra interval added to even out the sides. The Side Plyo Pushoffs felt awkward due to switching between legs every rep. In hindsight they probably would have been better if done on one side and then another interval done on the other leg, as with the Bulgarian Split Squats done in lieu of lunges. During the elevated Single Leg Thrusts it was very challenging to not slide backwards on the exercise mat away from the step with each rep, which was hilarious. ;)
Overall, these are new favorite LB workouts in a format that is interesting and nicely challenging. :)
Tomorrow is going to be a tightly packed day, so Day 12 of the challenge might have to wait an extra day, especially since the workout is a longer one.
Hope your week is going well, and happy Blending everyone! :)
Mass Challenge, Day 11 - Complete!
Today things were backwards - oversleeping and rushing straight into the day w/o working out, so the workout happened in the evening instead.
Today's scheduled workout w/ Kelli is a favorite, but very recently completed, and also running short on time in an already off-kilter day, there was another very similar workout on the "Try Me" list which was a bit shorter: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/lower-body-strength-workout-with-resistance-bands-a-step-and-dumbbells/dashboard
And having done the EC recently as well, subbed another similar not-yet-done one for it: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/resistance-band-workout-for-the-lower-body/dashboard
Being a huge fan of combining traditional strength training and Pilates, especially when at least some of the Pilates is done in the beginning to activate the glutes, this as well as the originally scheduled workouts are a lot of fun. The step adds an extra challenge for both the muscles and balance, and for those who don't have an aerobic "step" a low-cost IKEA BOLMEN children's step stool works very well. :)
The main workout was sweat-inducing despite not being cardio, and the legs very well worked. In lieu of Reverse Lunges, Bulgarian Split Squats were done, with an extra interval added to even out the sides. The Side Plyo Pushoffs felt awkward due to switching between legs every rep. In hindsight they probably would have been better if done on one side and then another interval done on the other leg, as with the Bulgarian Split Squats done in lieu of lunges. During the elevated Single Leg Thrusts it was very challenging to not slide backwards on the exercise mat away from the step with each rep, which was hilarious. ;)
Overall, these are new favorite LB workouts in a format that is interesting and nicely challenging. :)
Tomorrow is going to be a tightly packed day, so Day 12 of the challenge might have to wait an extra day, especially since the workout is a longer one.
Hope your week is going well, and happy Blending everyone! :)