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 the colour combo of green and grey!!!!! 🙂 definitely going to try this leg workout once the rain stops..
I love these! They would be great for my favorite HIIT workouts!
You said these shoes helped because you pronate, do you pronate in or out? I have super high arches and cannot find a cross training shoe that doesn’t make my feet ache and tingle, it’s so obnoxious.
Yoga outside is my absolute favorite
Love the colors!
I love a good morning run in the Spring. I love the colors in those shoes, it is nice to be seen when it is not quite daylight out!
Love the bright colors of them!
I love that they’re reflective as I’m terrified of cars!
Would love to try T25 in these!
What fun colors! I am happy to hear it is also a good cross training shoe! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love a pair of these!
My favorite spring workout is trail running and bringing along my little girl in her jogging stroller! 🙂
I am SO HAPPY it’s warm and spring time (here in New England the weather isn’t always perfect, so jealous of you being in SD). … so happy to have ditched the dreadmill to run the roads!
Lately I have been enjoying running! The weather and warmer temps make me want to get out and enjoy it especially after this past winter!
I took 6 mos off from running due to an injury and am definitely ready to get back into the swing of things…amazing the difference good sneakers make.
Thanks for another great giveaway! I could really use a new pair of crosstrainers.
I love running in the morning in spring, before the high humidity starts up.
These would be the perfect kick to get into a regular running routine post-baby!
I love, love, love new kicks!!!! 🙂
I love early morning running in spring!
Spring workout of choice is anything outside – distance runs, sprints, tennis, volleyball, softball, etc.
Also, I have been on a HIIT + kettlebell kick lately … I love the combo of strength and cardio in a short period of time! Super effective 🙂
BRIGHT GREEN! Love the color, how could you not be happy looking down at these shoes while running?!
I’m loving TRX right now.
This spring I am following the ToneItUp Bikini series and currently loving their bikini full tone work out that they created just for the round. Love following them. So cute! Between you and them I am set for life for nutrition tips and workouts!
I would love to win a pair of the Reebok ONE Cushions! Pick me, Pick me.
Love these shoes and the latest workout!
I recently moved, and our new neighborhood has a recreation center with a track, basketball courts and tennis courts! I also want to try to ride my bike more. I forget about it, but it is always a great workout!
I have been loving running in the cool evenings and doing some crossfit workouts thus far this spring!
Vinyasa flow yoga
My favorite spring workout is running! I’m currently living in Michigan and the weather has let up enough to allow me to get back outside!
I’ve been in the market for a new pair, wearing my Reebok Nanos right now and love them! Would be so great to win a pair to try out.
Doing yoga outdoors is my spring workout of choice! Second to that is taking long walks in Central park!
My spring workout of choice is just getting outside with the hubby and going for long hikes in the evenings and on weekends!
Would love these shoes for my spring workout of choice….. CROSSFIT! 🙂 …and some running here and there – love the color.
I randomly bought a pair of Reeboks at DSW and figured I’d use them for bopping around. I ended up running in them one day and was SHOCKED at how they didn’t just change how I ran, but how much I enjoyed running. My local running store doesn’t sell Reeboks, so I’ve ended up ordering the same exact pair online two more times. Would love to give a new style a try!
I’ve been enjoying a lot of power walking and jogging this spring as well as dancing (especially with my 2 year old)!
these look awesome- i’ve been wanting to try a pair of reebok shoes after seeing so much about them lately.
Those are awesome!
I have always wanted to try Reebok ONE Cushions especially with their neon bright colours which are perfect for spring/summer. Its perfect that they are light and flexible but yet resistant.
I am definitely going to try your new routine…I love quick and effective leg workouts!
Spring workout of choice? Has to be outdoor activities! I love running outside – there is nothing better than running/working out outside on a beautiful day! You simply feel so alive!
I want to try these running shoes so badly. I am trying to find another shoe as my current shoe is wearing out and I am not 100% married to the brand/model. Thanks for this giveaway!
I’m a big fan of swimming once I make it back to Florida and the sunshine!
Ooh I’ve been eying these! I’ve also had some troubles with my current running shoes so would love to try them. Love the color too 🙂
Love being outside once srping hits in the northeast. Walking/Running/Playing with kids.
Totally need a new pair of training kicks. Love the bright color!
Running outside is always my go-to spring workout!
Riding my new beach cruiser around the town lake 🙂
I miss running. Just started to break out the jogging stroller and new sneakers would be great motivation to get out more often.
I can’t wait to try this leg workout! My spring workout of choice is definitely running outside! Oh and those shoes are so awesome!
I like running and mowing the lawn 🙂