Spring Legs Workout + Reebok ONE Cushion giveaway
Hi guys! How’s the day treating ya? Is it the weekend yet?! I’m so happy to hear you liked the banana bread recipe. Our batch is gone, and a new one will definitely be made this weekend.
Today, I thought I’d share a new leg workout in addition to an awesome giveaway from my friends at Reebok.
This workout combines muscular endurance (high reps to fatigue the muscles), strength, power and core stabilization. Basically, it’s the whole package if you’re looking for a sweaty and intense leg workout 😉 If you need to modify, please be sure to honor your body. Always check with a doc before making any fitness changes.
The workout:
The moves:
Warm up, 5-7 minutes moderate cardio
4 sets of the following:
-Lateral lunges (20 total). Make sure to keep your chest lifted and abs engaged. Power through your heel to return to your standing (start) position.
-Low plie squat jumps (10). Keep your hips low and chest lifted the entire time. Endeavor to get your thighs parallel to the floor. (Beginners can walk out and in from a plie squat position)
-Cutsy lunge to oblique squeeze (20 total). For the oblique squeeze, you’ll lift your back leg off the floor, and bend it up towards your elbow.
-Side to side hops (20 total). Try to kick your booty in between hops and engage your obliques to create your momentum from side to side. (Beginners: hold a plank either in full position or on your knees and alternate bringing one knee in towards to elbow on that same side.
-Plank leg lift (10 each side). Use your glutes to lift your heel up towards the ceiling (or sky!) 10 times before gently lowering down to repeat on the other side.
Then:
-Squat countdown (10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 10!). Go as low as you can and make sure to squeeze everything on the way up. If you want a challenge, try squat jumps instead, or hold weights.
-Hold your squat position (30 seconds)
-Cool down and stretch
The rest of this post is sponsored by my friends at Reebok, who kindly offered a pair of my current favorite running/everything sneakers to a lucky reader.
I was originally running in the pair of sneakers that our Tucson running store recommended to me. After my knee injury, they didn’t feel as good as they once did, and I found that the stiffness of the shoe aggravated my hip and knee. It was raining one morning and I had a training run in the books. Since I didn’t want my official “running sneakers” to get gross in the rain, I decided to wear my ONE Cushions (which I originally used for teaching and circuit type workouts) with my Superfeet inserts and just wash them afterwards.
I was shocked to find that they felt SO much better than my usual running shoes. They were light, flexible, and with the inserts, it neutralized my pronation. (They’re usually not recommend as a support shoe if you pronate or supinate, but I’ve found that with my inserts, they feel fantastic. I’d check with a running store first to get your stride anaylzed!) Ever since then, I’ve been a hardcore ONE Cushion fan.
A few months ago, I purchased a new pair of ONE Cushions, and Reebok surprised me with a bright shiny new pair this past week.
Another benefit of these shoes is the fact that they’re extremely reflective; it’s almost like they glow in the dark! I was running Sabino Canyon one evening and it seemed like EVERYONE stopped to compliment me on the color or great reflection of the shoes.
Reebok offered a pair of ONE Cushions to a lucky reader, and I’d like to match it by purchasing another pair (so there will be two winners) because I love them so much. Even if you have your specific running shoe that you’re married to (like I once did!) they also make fantastic crosstraining sneakers.
Here’s how to enter:
I’ll pick two lucky winners this Saturday night and announce in Sunday morning’s post (5/4).
Ready, set, go!
xo
Gina
This post is sponsored by Reebok. As always, all opinions are my own <3 I’m happy to share the ONE Cushion love!
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I LOVE how bright these shoes are! I’m trying to train for a 5k and these would be so great. I would definitely want the ones with pink in them 🙂
I would love a pair of these. I’m going to try the banana bread recipe tonight! 🙂
I love how bright these are. My favorite spring activity is walking/running outside…that is, when my allergies aren’t killing me.
Cute!
spring time is perfect hiking weather… love soaking up some sun without it being too hot.
Wow – these are amazing! I love how reflective and bright they are 🙂
Spring isn’t really a thing it florida – it already feels like summer. The heat means back inside for group fitness. Zumba is my favorite!
I need more flexible shoes, these seem like they would be perfect!
How fun! I love the bright color! I REALLY need a new pair of running shoes, and these would be awesome! 🙂
So cute! Love how bright they are! Perfect for spring and summer! My fave activity is hiking in the spring with the wild flowers blooming!
LOVE the neon green!
My spring workout is running. I live in Ohio, so the winters are usually cold and unpredictable. It’s nice to get out and run outside 🙂
Long ride on my road bike outside. I love this time of year!
A good bright shoe is just what I need for early morning running. I’m training for a half and enjoying my weekly long runs right now.
My spring go-to workout is barre. Cute shoes!
I really-really need this leg burner. It’s already shorts season in Northern California.I’d love to get these sneakers, they look so awesome!
Love the shoes.. I love spending time out side walking/running/playing tennis.
I love how bright these are!!! So cute. I want :)))
I have been eyeing Reeboks literally since your purple/black crossfit ones came a long time ago!!!!!
Love the bright color. Looks so nice on you 🙂
I’d love to win a pair of these reebok shoes! Not only do they look great but I’ve been wanting to try a new brand of sneakers for running, crosstraining and gym. Thank you for the giveaway!
Right now, with the beautiful weather here in Virginia, I’m all about weekend hikes right now. I get in a good workout, I’m outdoors, and it’s some quality time with my man 🙂
Running outside in the Spring is my favorite — it’s the perfect temperature!
Love your blog. Current fave spring activity is running. I am building my stamina for long distance. My goal is to complete a half marathon before the end of the year.
I hope I win!
I love running outside in the spring!
Adorable shoes! My summer workout of choice is definitely just walking/running around during the gorgeous (and too short!) season.
My spring workouts have been centered a lot around strength training ever since I recovered from running my first half marathon. But I’m ready to hit the pavement again and get training for my next one in October!
I am in the market for new running shoes as I get back into it…I ran I half marathon three(!) years ago and just ran a 5k last month…and looking for more! Would love to try these!
I’d kill for a new pair of shoes… my Asics are getting kind of sad… lol. I’m planning on throwing some superfeet insoles in whatever my next pair is to hopefully help!
I love when it turns Springtime and I can work out outside. Bbq’s, planting veggie gardens, and relaxing outside is a plus.
I love hiking in the spring….in the desert it’s one of the only times its bearable!
Now that it’s warmer, I’ve been looking forward to running outside!
I love biking outside with my fiance!
My favorite spring workout is a morning run!
I love these shoes!! I am due for a new pair too!
I’m trying to get back into running this year! We moved this past summer, and I feel so much safer running outside here, so I’m excited to get back at it!
Right now it’s spinning. Although I’m moving to a city on one of the Great Lakes in two months and I have a feeling that lake activities are going to win.
I love the bright color!
springtime running is da best!
Does PCS count as a workout? We dropped our gym membership and the base here has awful hours (LAAFB, don’t come here, stay far far far away haha) so I’ve been struggling with workouts between juggling kids and trying to organize the house to move. I do try to squeeze in T25 when I can though! Love that it’s a short workout but still leaves me feeling like I did a killer workout!
I am so excited for the warm weather because that means outdoor yoga!
I love me some neon!
I’m training for my second half marathon in July and I’ve been looking to upgrade to a cuter running shoe! I love the bright neon colors!
After taking some time off from long distance running due to being so busy finishing up with school, my goal has been to get outside and get some miles in!
Oops forgot, my workout of choice is HIIT, but running has been my thing lately, gotta get in those training miles!
These shoes are great! I pregnant right now and am sticking with long walks and lots of stretching!
Tennis is great before it gets too hot.
These look perfect for spring!!
very cute shoes!