What do you get when you combine Pilates with bodyweight exercises and cardio moves?
An all-over shaping workout that will help lengthen your muscles while
keeping your heart rate up to burn extra calories.
Cardio Tone 1
I am a huge fan of mixing up workout strategies and approaches. It is really important to learn how to use your body in different planes to improve overall fitness and function to minimize your chance of injury both during a workout and throughout your daily activities. That is why I incorporate Pilates and yoga into routines, to help you develop strength throughout a full range of motion.
You'll Need:
Mat (opt)
Interval Timer set for 22 rounds of 30-second intervals
Chair (opt, for balance)
The Workout:
Warm-up: Pilates Side Lying Series
8 Leg Lifts
8 Front-Back
8 Leg Circles
8 Circling Inner Thigh
4 Sliding Leg Lifts (each direction)
4 Grande Ronde de Jambe (each direction)
5,4,3,2,1 Hot Potato
4 Bicycles (each direction)
5 Big Scissors
30 Leg Beats
**Repeat on opposite side
Circuit 1: Perform twice, 30 seconds each
Right Leg Reverse Lunge + Kick
Left Leg Reverse Lunge + Kick
Duck Walk
Supermans
Circuit 2: Perform twice, 30 seconds each
Right Clamshell Reach
Left Clamshell Reach
Plank Jacks
Quick Wide-Narrow Squats
Cool Down: 30 seconds each
Right Kneeling Psoas Stretch
Left Kneeling Psoas Stretch
Right Lying Glute Stretch
Left Lying Glute Stretch
Right Lying Hamstring Stretch
Left Lying Hamstring Stretch