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This 10-minute Pilates ab workout is a great introduction to core workouts using a resistance band. The resistance band allows for greater resistance throughout the entire range of motion of each move. These Pilates-inspired moves engage all of the abdominal muscles and help you lengthen and tone your entire body. Chris will give you the Pilates basics along with proper positioning to help you get maximum benefits from this workout.
Equipment needed:
Mat
Weights
Resistance band
Work harder, not longer. This lower body 30-minute HIIT workout is just that—high intensity. The short, intense bursts of an elevated heart rate will rev your metabolism like no other workout and will burn mega calories. This 30-minute HIIT workout is focused on helping you firm up the buns and tone the legs. HIIT workouts are not for the faint of heart, but with enough time and practice, everyone can reap the benefits. Chris will provide plenty of encouragement! However, if you are just beginning, don’t worry—modifications are given throughout the workout as needed.
Equipment needed:
Mat
Weights
Try this intense, full body circuit workout that incorporates both strength and cardio to simultaneously sculpt muscles and burn calories. This workout utilizes athletic based moves involving plyometrics and dumbbells to give you maximum results. This full body circuit workout is high-energy and takes you through six exercises in a row, for one minute each.
Equipment needed:
Mat
Weights
This 30-minute workout is all about sculpting a stronger, more defined upper body. This upper body weight workout will strengthen your biceps, triceps, chest, shoulders and back while pushing you to your limits. The effectiveness of this workout comes from performing supersets–two exercises in a row for the same muscle group with little rest in-between. You’ll do these two exercises for the same muscle group two times in a row, then take a quick active recovery before moving on to the next focused area.
Equipment needed:
Mat
Weights
Step or sturdy chair
