Are you looking for a Pilates or strength workout? I created this confidence-building Pilates and strength workout for you!
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS WORKOUT
A Mat (This is the mat I’m using in the video: here. It has gone way up in price since I received it a couple years ago at the IDEA World Fitness Convention.)
A Water Bottle (Preferably a glass water bottle.)
Maybe a Sports Towel
CONFIDENCE-BUILDING PILATES & STRENGTH WORKOUT TUTORIAL
FUN, FULL-BODY, DANCE-STYLE WARMUP
Before you do the workout, make sure to do this warmup (blog post tutorial) first!
EXERCISES IN CONFIDENCE-BUILDING PILATES & STRENGTH WORKOUT – YOUTUBE VIDEOS
These exercise breakdowns are to help you learn each exercise, develop good posture, and become more knowledgeable about the exercises you’re performing. You can go through the breakdown of each exercise as many times as you’d like. I do recommend doing each exercise breakdown at least once to develop a better understanding of the workout. Even if you’re familiar with the exercise, it’s always helpful to review.
Bird-Dog Exercise – Back Pain Buster (blog post exercise tutorial)
Plank – A Great Core Stability Exercise (blog post exercise tutorial)
A smaller type plank for this workout! Still a tough exercise, and it’s great for all fitness levels. Start on all fours, hands and balls of the feet on the ground, lift knees of the ground a couple inches, and hold.
Back Extension – Solid Back and Stable Shoulders (blog post exercise tutorial)
Bridge – The Buns of Steel Exercise (blog post exercise tutorial)
Wall Squat Exercise for a Strong Lower Body (blog post exercise tutorial)
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift Exercise – Super Glute Activator (blog post exercise tutorial)
Multi-Planar Lunges – Lean, Sculpted Legs and Butt (blog post exercise tutorial)
Just side lunges for this workout!
CONFIDENCE-BUILDING PILATES & STRENGTH WORKOUT – YOUTUBE VIDEO
Work out to the Confidence-Building Pilates and Strength Workout YouTube video!
SERENE, STANDING, FLEXIBILITY COOL-DOWN
When you’re finished with your workout, make sure to do this cool-down (blog post tutorial)!
What I’m Wearing
Tank: Lorna Jane, old. (Similar style (on sale!!!) here.)
Sports Bra: Victoria Sport, old. (Similar style here (select pink).)
3/4 Leggings: Lorna Jane, old. (Similar style (on sale 50% off!!!) here.)
Shoes: Nike Free, old. (Similar style here and (on sale!!!) here.)
Stud Earrings: Nadri
Makeup: Younique
Nail Polish (No Light and Easy to Remove Gel): Essie Gel Couture Step 1: Color (First View) Step 2: Top Coat
Get This Workout Music!
My amazing husband, Tom, created the music for this workout!
You can get this song for free.
Listen to or download song: FREE Music: “Free Radical” Song {Creative Commons}.
30-DAY CHALLENGE: NEW WORKOUT EVERY DAY
This Pilates & strength workout is great for any time! If you’re doing the 30-Day Challenge: New Workout Every Day, This Pilates & strength workout is for day 2!
Awesome job! Keep up the good work!
Have Fun!
I find that working out can be very empowering and is definitely confidence-building. I hope this workout helps you feel more confident!
What part of this workout is your favorite? Do you have a favorite exercise in this workout?
Have fun!
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Hi Christina!
Day two I found much harder. I found it harder because Pilates focuses a lot on core strength, it definitely feels more muscle work goes into the exercise than regular dancing or cardio exercise. I feel good for giving the Pilates a go! :)x