Are you looking for a Pilates or strength workout? I created this improve-your-posture 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
IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE 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 IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE 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.
Roll Up Exercise – Lean Beach Body (blog post exercise tutorial)
To learn the roll up, start with legs bent and feet flat on the ground. Then work up to doing the roll up with legs straight.
Bridge – The Buns of Steel Exercise (blog post exercise tutorial)
T-Plank – A Classic with a Twist (blog post exercise tutorial)
Back Extension – Solid Back and Stable Shoulders (blog post exercise tutorial)
Arms to the side in a T-position for this workout. Bring hands out to the side in line with the shoulders. Place thumbs up to the ceiling by rotating outward. Squeeze shoulder blades together and lift continuing to squeeze more.
Multi-Planar Lunges – Lean, Sculpted Legs and Butt (blog post exercise tutorial)
Back lunges for this workout! This is the exact reverse of the front lunge. Start with feet together and bring one foot and leg backward and bend legs into a lunge. Push up and bring back foot together to the other foot.
Spiderman Exercise – Full-Body Strength (blog post exercise tutorial)
Quick Feet Exercise – Toned and Fast (blog post exercise tutorial)
IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE PILATES & STRENGTH WORKOUT – YOUTUBE VIDEO
Do this workout at least one time. You can repeat this workout however many times you want to make the workout longer. You can also do this workout and then add one or more of my other workouts.
Work out to the Improve Your Posture 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
Tanks: Lorna Jane (pink tank worn underneath and black tank worn on top.), unavailable. (Similar style Lorna Jane tanks here (on sale under $20!!!) and here (on sale under $30!!!). Similar style workout tops here (under $15!), here (on sale under $25!!!), here (on sale under $15!!!), and here (on sale under $25!!!).)
Sports Bra: Lorna Jane, old. (Similar style Lorna Jane sports bras here and here (on sale!!!). Similar style Nike sports bra here.)
3/4 Leggings: Lorna Jane, old. (Similar style (both on sale 50% off!!!) here and here.)
Fitbit Alta with Purple Band: Fitbit Alta and Plum Band
Shoes: Nike Free, old. (Similar style Nike shoes here (under $85!), here (under $100!), here, here (on sale under $80!), and 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: “Keep On Drumming” 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 9!
Awesome job! Keep up the good work!
MAKING FITNESS FUN!
This workout is full of exercises that assist with developing and maintaining good posture.
What part of this workout is your favorite? Do you have a favorite exercise in this workout?
Have fun!
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