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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My spring workout of choice is running outside! Doing a 1/4 marathon (that’s a “new” distance!) tomorrow! 🙂
I love running! Old but goodie
Yoga is my favorite spring workout! I love being able to practice outside with the warmer weather.
I love spinning but look foward to getting back into running this spring!
These are awesome! They’d make great shoes for running with my dogs in the dark!
Outside tabata workouts for suuure 🙂
I just signed up for a twice-a-week bootcamp that’s held outdoors in a different NYC park every week – so I’m hoping that becomes my new favorite spring workout!
Running is my spring activity of choice! Really, any sort of outside activity is great! 🙂
running along the lakefront in chicago!
I love getting outside and running in the Spring!
Spinning is my favorite!
my favorite spring workout is running sprints in the park or super super long walks with my family.
I have been running in Brooks for the past few years and have loved them. Although I also need inserts so maybe these shoes will be even better!!
I wish I could say running but I can’t run right now 🙁 So strength training is where I will be!
TRX
I have been running in New Balance shoes forever. That said, I am open to a new comfy shoe to hit the trails or hit the gym in a comfy pair of new shoes.
Running! I just got out of the hospital after almost 2 weeks of being sick and I cannot WAIT to be able to run again!
That bright green/yellow color is so amazing. Perfect for running!
New to running, I’ve been seraching for a good comfy pair of running shoes. I love my reebok cross trainers.
Great giveaway! I love hiking.
Spring is miserably windy in Flagstaff, so I’ve been trying out some new classes at my gym.
My favorite spring workout is tennis. Such nice weather to be outside.
I love jogging outdoors in the spring.. that is when my sciatic nerve in my leg isn’t killing me which is far too often.
I love to go on a long, steep hike up the Angeles Crest mountains!
My spring workout of choice is running! 🙂
I just started working with a PT and so far I love him!
Just recently tried cycling and i’m hooked- can’t wait to hop on a bike outdoors 🙂
I am trying to shed the 55 lbs (gasp, I know!!) I gained during my pregnancy and have started taking Insanity at my local gym. It leaves me totally exhausted, but I am so proud that I can push through it and I can’t wait to see the changes as I get stronger and stronger!
Been resisting the bright glow-in-the-dark colors that are just everywhere now, but I think I just have to give in with those!!!
I love my early morning outdoor runs!
Love it! Great workout and neat shoes. With our weather FINALLY changing (forget the rain and snow that’s coming this weekend), I’d have to say I’m looking forward to spring running!
What a great workout! Thanks for sharing!
I also pronate (on one foot only) and have changed from a stability shoe to a neutral, cushioned shoe, but with my inserts. I’ve found that to be a great compromise. I don’t want an overly stiff shoe, nor do I want a minimal one (without working up to it), so this works for now.
Thanks for sharing!
I love running at the park after work and on the weekends.
My favorite spring workout is running – after the long New England winter, I can’t wait to get back outside! I am also loving Insanity classes lately – what a workout!
I love being outside to get a run in during the Spring.
Cute! Would love to win a pair! I’ve been running outside now that it’s nicer out.
I would LOVE a paid of Reebok One Cushions! Love the reflective material too
Right now I’m still loving short, effective HIIT training and strength circuits!
My favorite spring workout is running early morning with my running buddy. The cool mornings are so nice now that the sun is out at 6:30!
I’m looking forward to yoga and long walks outside this spring!
Intervals to prep for my half on Sunday!
Can I say labor/giving birth? 🙂
Crossfit and Yoga 🙂
My spring workout of choice this year has been Jamie Eason’s LiveFit program.
I love running outside–it’s beautiful here in SoCal, so I try to take full advantage!
Getting back to running…Just had a baby 3 weeks ago and a half marathon in October. This mama would love a new pair of running kicks. Fingers crossed
Spring is perfect running weather!
I love running outside during the Spring!
Hiking! I love getting into the mountains for “mud” season!
best type of summer workout is playing soccer with friends