Focus On: Quiver Pulse
You guys. I got the chance to try a workout that is TAKING OVER southern California. It’s like yoga, Zumba, meditation, and strength training all in one: Quiver Pulse!
It’s still in the grassroots phase right now, but I was invited to take a special class in a quaint and beautiful studio space:
When I left, my energy was literally buzzing out of my body.
Here’s what Quiver Pulse is all about:
Quiver Pulse involves isometric holds and slight muscle vibrations. The great thing about it is that you can do it anywhere at anytime; all you need is a bit of space, your own body weight and a focused mind. To Quiver Pulse, you close your eyes and let yourself become in tune with the natural vibrations and energies of the earth. Next, you’ll extend one limb, and start to quiver and pulse this limb to match the surrounding energetic vibrations. I found that if you start off slowly at first, and then increase your pace, it works really well! Feel the pulsie burn!
Practicing the Quiver Fly:
(Extend both arms and gently flap like a hummingbird until you’re ready to shudder with gusto)
The Pilot, working on the Shoulder Shudder:
According to the founder, Jane Sacudo, “By targeting the muscles in this manner, you’re able to strengthen deep within the muscle belly. It’s a great way to get long, lean muscle definition. You will notice increased detoxification and function of the lymphatic system, as well as a sense of presence and focus from being in tune with the cosmos and the energies of those around you.”
Pros:
-You can do it anywhere! Find a quiet spot, close your eyes, extend an arm or a leg, and slowly start to vibrate the limb. As you become more advanced, you can really start to increase the speed and intensity of the movements. Just make sure you don’t knock anything over; it’s easy to get carried away!
-Mental clarity and presence. By focusing on matching your vibrations to those around you, it’s a great opportunity to clear your mind and focus for the day. I recommend Quiver Pulse first thing in the morning.
-You don’t even break a sweat! You could easily do this at work without needing to shower afterwards. Even better: get your co-workers to join in the fun.
Cons:
-I felt kind of silly and awkward at first. After a few rounds, I got over it and had a great time.
-Low cardio. While I did appreciate the strength benefits, I wish it would have increased my heart rate a bit more. They do offer vibrating, weighted wrist bands for more of a challenge. Maybe I’ll try those next time.
Happy April Fools Day! 🙂
xo
Gina
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Lol totally fell for this for a sec….
Totally fell for this… and was starting to get a little worried about you SoCal crazies! :p
Omg. I started to try it, felt confused, then finally finished scrolling down and immediately jumped up and said OMG!!! Cannot believe I fell for that. Genius.
100% fell for this… started trying it just sitting down before I finished the post. BLUSHING hard right now haha.
Had to use Google translator…Jane Shaking. LOL! Love it! 🙂 Give the Pilot props for the serious face!
I totally fell for this at first! Ah I’m such a sucker :D…good one!
Ha!! Good one Gina!! xoxo
haha! i fell for it too, darn it!
Hahahaha totally fell for this through this entire post, until getting to the comments. Quiver Pulsing all day over here ;).
Yup, totally thought this was real!
Amazing, I totally fell for this and started trying to quiver pulse my arm while sat at my desk at work! I wasn’t enjoying it and decided I wasn’t in tune enough with the earth’s vibrations!
Ha! Good work.
haha Fantastic names “Shoulder shudder”. Great one!
I was totally like, “um, is this… what?! OHHHHHH!” haha good one! 😉
OMG, this is hilarious. You totally got me, I was like trying to keep an open mind but really thinking, “what is this ish?” Then the pic of Pilot “quivering” got me and the light bulb went on.
Well done! 🙂
I fell for it! Are you sending out an April workout schedule. I subscribe to your newsletter but haven’t seen it yet. I didn’t check in but did almost 100% of the March workouts. Really appreciate you putting threnody together. I did winter shapeup For the first time and love having a way to continue the momentum.
When I 1st started reading, I thought, “You’ve gotta be kidding me…”, but I was totally buyin’ it until the Pilot got in on the act. I thought, “No way would he try this silly workout… but he WOULD get in on an April Fool’s Day prank!” Nice! 😛
Ha – totally fell for this too!! Smart one
omg hook line and sink…. totally fell for it!!!
My first thought was you became a SoCal hippie with this workout. Ha! Very funny!
Ha! You totally had me. I was wondering how on earth you got the Pilot to do this!
BAHAHAHA! I was reading this and thinking…wow, this looks really strange, but more power to someone if this works for them. LOL totally believed it. Nice April Fool’s – good work 😉
#waytoogullible
You GOT me!
Got me! Lol
LOL! YOU GOT ME! I almost tried to do it at my desk, and I almost googled it!! GOOD ONE!
Good one! I almost texted my trainer to ask if he’d heard of this. He already thinks I’m goofy as it is 🙂
“… gently flap like a hummingbird until you’re ready to shudder with gusto.” <– died. So funny. Kudos! 😉
You got me!! Happy April Fools 🙂
If I hadn’t scrolled through the comments I would’ve STILL thought this was real. I had no idea, lol!!! Good one!
haha! I was thinkin, “this chick has lost her mind” good one!
You got me. I was looking on youtube for Quiver Pulse workouts haha. A combination of yoga, Zumba and meditation sounds right up my alley! Kind of sad this doesn’t exist. 😉
Sooooo fell for this and even tried it ….. while thinking the entire time this is SO weird! haha good one!
Since I am usually so gullible, I am happy that I was able to figure this out by the end of the post. Happy April Fools!
I can’t believe I fell for this! I did have to question it though when The Pilot even did it.
Funny part is though you could actually sell this and people would buy it!
i might be onto something… 😉
I was all “wtf?!” until I remembered today’s date. Well played!
Ha! i totally thought this was real-i mean anything is possible in san diego:)
you’re right about that! ha
i’m an idiot. good job.
OMG. Haha you totally had me til I saw the pic of the Pilot… and then i remembered you usually do an April Fool’s prank post!
OMG this was hilarious!! I totally fell for it. First thought was “Man, Gina’s turned super granola” then I saw the pic of Pilot and thought “I can’t believe she got him into this”. Such a sucker!! That was the best one I’ve seen today!
hahah!
Omg I TOTALLY fell for this! hahahahaha I was seriously about to try it at my desk. #ridiculouslyguillable
Hilarious! You totally had me going. Good one Gina.
I was going to tell you it must have roots in kundalini yoga. But not if you made it up! lol
You completely got me with this! I thought it sounded odd, but wouldn’t have known it was fake until I got to the comments. Glad I’m not the only one!
Hahahaha amazing April Fools!
Ashamed to say I fell for this, though when you described it I had a moment where I thought, “People are seriously doing this? What?!”
Hahaha, YES! I love that you got The Pilot to quiver as well. So great!
AHH you got me for a second! I love a good new workout and then I was like, “this sounds weird.” good one!
Ha!! Totally fell for this!! That was awesome!!
Gina (from Mass)
I totall fell for this by reading today’s post, and had to go back and read yesterday’s post. Good one!