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 going on long walks and exploring my neighborhood on foot. It’s the best way to get out and about!
Super excited to try the leg workout! I’m normally a Nike gal, but would love to try Reeboks–love the bright color.
Now that I am done with finals, I am stoked that I have so much more time for working out. Having a new pair of sneaks would be an added bonus!
Running outside is most definitely my favorite spring workout! 🙂
Trail running on the beautiful Cali central coast!
My spring workout (any season, really) is definitely running. Although, I’d like to add cycling to the mix. I love the look of those shoes, and reflectivity is extremely important when running!
Being almost 8 months pregnant my current spring workout of choice is walking with my husband and our dog!
I love hitting the trails for long walks with my pup!
I’ve been looking for a new shoe as I’m recovering from a running injury as well. These look great!
I desperately need some new crosstrainers! I love the bright look of these shoes!
My fav spring work out is in the yard. All of the mowing, gardening and weeding keeps me happy and healthy!
would love these shoes – I have been seeing them everywhere and can’t wait to get some for myself!
Love those shoes! They are perfect for nighttime running!
i love these shoes in the green, blue, and pink!
Currently I’m obsessing over Bikram yoga but I’m excited to fall back in love with running and body pump this spring!
I’m excited to try this workout!! This spring I’ve been crazy busy at work, so I have been trying to make best use of my limited workout time with HIIT workouts with lots of jumping, jump rope intervals, and heavier weights. I’ve been excited to see improved definition in my arms and shoulders 🙂 To relax after long days at the office I have been trying to take a walk outside sans any distraction to just enjoy nature.
Anything outside! Runs, long walks, hikes. I live in a city, so I make a point to walk when running errands to sneak in some extra exercise and enjoy the weather.
Love the reflection! I’m always looking for a great new crosstraining shoe.
Now that the weather is nicer, I’m getting outside and enjoying my hill runs!
My favorite spring workout is swim/bike/run!! Triathlon season officially begins in March and its also the kickoff to spring!!! Perfect weather for lots of outdoor training!
We just got gym memberships again and I’m loving the elliptical and weight training – the best way to jump start the day!
anything outside!!! walking and running now that CT has gotten the spring memo! 🙂
in addition to yoga my spring workout is walking my pup as long and far as I can before it gets to hot for her to be outside for a long time!
I’ve gotten back into spinning- such a great calorie torcher- and then running with my dogs outside- seeing how excited he gets when I even just put shorts and tennis shoes on- (yes, he knows what my running outfits look like) makes me want to run for him!
I’ve gotten back into spinning- such a great calorie torcher- and then running with my dogs outside- seeing how excited he gets when I even just put shorts and tennis shoes on- (yes, he knows what my running outfits look like) makes me want to run for him!
I do a combo of stair master, elliptical and treadmill.
Love your new digs!!! Love the Reebok runners too!!! Have a great day and weekend!
My Nike Frees I wear for cross training have small holes on the toes – but I just bought new running shoes so am trying to live with them for a little while longer! These shoes would be so perfect as a bright and fun replacement 🙂
The workout looks hardcore! Are the squats in the squat countdown full on squats or pulses?
i like full, but either works!
Strength training and walking my dogs!
Love those shoes – anything fun and bright is right up my alley!
I’m recovering from an illness, so I’m taking it easy… and just enjoying some spring walks around the lake, but I’m itching to get back at it!
Running outside! After a looong winter, being able to run outside has been glorious.
Looks like a killer workout! I’ll definitely be giving it a try!
Walking around NYC!
Those shoes are so cute! And you can never have too many!
fun workout! i love to change things up and get outside.
Love to walk with my dog around our neighborhood when the sun finally starts shining again!
I love love love bright shoes. I hope the neon bright trend never goes away. But I also said that in the 80’s.
Running is my favorite workout, no matter the season!
I love running, and when it’s warm I love that I can run whenever the mood strikes!
I have been struggling to find a pair of running shoes that don’t aggravate my arch (even after a visit to my local running store). I would’ve never thought about Reebok! Would love to try them out.
P90X3!!!
I got a new bike a couple months ago for my birthday and am chomping at the bit to ride it. It’s still a little too chilly but I can’t wait to hit the trails!
My favorite spring workouts are Cardio especially running when its warm and lil bit of chill. Also love strength training my body to tone for summer.
I love the ones with the purple.I’m always searching for a great workout shoe.
I love spring and summer because it finally means out of the gym and onto the great outdoors for workouts.
I love to get a nice long hike in on a sunny day!
I am new to running…well, I have started running lots of times…but this time, it just may stick. I am really enjoying it for the first time ever. 🙂
Walking to and from the farmers market with my husband and dog! So excited the first outdoor market is tomorrow!