When you’ve only got so much time to exercise, it’s nice to find exercises that work multiple parts of the body all at once! This exercise? It’s a whole body experience! Your arms support your upper body, your core acts as a stabilizer, and your lower body is working the hardest. Let’s get started!
START HERE:
Begin by setting up in a classic tabletop pose - place your knees beneath your hips, and your palms beneath your shoulders. Press your knuckles and heels of your hands into your mat or carpet to provide a stable foundation. Aim for a flat back and draw in your navel for a strong foundation. Stabilize yourself on both hands and your left knee, preparing to lift your right knee off the ground.
MOVEMENT: (B)
Keeping the 90 degree shape of your right leg, lift your right knee off the ground and lift it to parallel with your hip. Using your core to lift your leg to that height, keep your neck long and relaxed with your shoulders away from your ears. Hold for 30 seconds, then repeat on the left side, for a total of three repetitions for left and right.
Whole body exercises get you stronger in a healthy way that also feels fun! Plus, working out in a group can be a powerful motivator - our classes in Winnipeg are always full of like-minded ladies you’ll enjoy exercising with! Pictured here is me, Emily, the owner of Fifty 5 Fitness, and some of our classes are taught by other talented instructors. Click below to meet us all, then sign up for class so that we can meet you!