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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After being stuck on the dreadmill all winter, my spring workout is definitely getting in some runs outside!
running & biking!
Jogging for sure!
I just registered for a fun 10k run to raise money for Cardiac Health. This is super important to me so I’ve already raised 250% of my money goal and I still have a month to go!! A new pair of shoes for the run would be the icing on the cake 🙂
I’m do excited it’s finally warming up in mn where I live so I can take my dog for nice long walks!
Crossfit! And getting outside for some nice long walks.
I’m currently training for a 10K and i’m so thankful for the perfect running weather!
Running outside is my favorite spring activity!
Love springtime runs and walks by the beach!
Love springtime runs outside! However I have gotten back in to P90x this week and have been loving the change up in my routine!
I’ve been loving bootcamp tabata workouts offered at my work! I also just just joined a class that is 30min spin and 30min TRX- such an awesome burn!
Those shoes… LOVE the color
I love when winter is over and I finally get to run outside again 🙂
I Love walking and enjoying the warmth. Looking at all the flowers blooming and smelling fresh air. It feels good to be out of the house.
Long hikes with my pup! 🙂
I love the shoes!!! I would love to wear them hiking with my little man!
My spring workout of choice is running!! This winter has been absolutely dreadful so it’s been nice to run outside in the sunshine!
Love the shoes – how awesome that they are so reflective! Thanks for the leg workout 🙂
My workout of choice is riding a bike with my boyfriend! Exercise + quality time!
Running is ALWAYS my workout of choice! These shoes would be amazing to run in!
I desperately need a new pair of running shoes!! 🙂
I just signed up for my first ever race, so these would be a welcome training tool! Lovelovelove the neon color, too!!
My spring workout of choice is hiking. 🙂
This Spring, I’m getting back into running! I spent most of last year injured after a half marathon, but this year I’m signed up for a marathon and my first ultra, so I need to get my butt back out there!
Anything outside! It’s just too beautiful to be indoors.
I’d love to use these for running and kickboxing .
I am so excited to get outside and run in the beautiful weather!
I love the bright color! I am stuck in a workout shoe rut and only buy white with a hint of color…I think these might help me break into the color trend!
Nothing can beat early morning Spring jogs 🙂
Since the spring has been off to a gross, wet, snowy start in Minnesota, I’ve been doing weights and Turbo Fire in my living room with the windows open to avoid the weather 🙂
I would LOVE a new pair of running shoes. that would be amazing
Running is my life ; v;
I love mountain biking – can’t wait to start!
Running outdoors is my spring workout of choice. TGIFW (thank God it’s finally warm!)!
Running outside – I can’t get enough!
Going to barre fit tomorrow!
Lately I’ve bene loving the spinning classes with a little kettle bell action mixed in 🙂
Need a new pair of shoes!
My fav workout at the moment is Zumba.
Long walks and bike rides on the trails around our city!
I am so ready to run outside after this brutal winter! Yay for warm weather!!!
I’m excited to help my husband train for his first 1/2 marathon!
Running in Central Park and yoga for the win!
These shoes look awesome! I’d love to try my runs with these.
Now that the weather is warming up, I like to jog with the stroller!
ONE cushions look like a dream come true, and could reduce the strain of hitting the pavement this summer. I would love to wear them on my walks and jogs in the park.
Finally warming up so I can run outside…no more treadmill!
Being able to run on local trails! Reebok shoes have been looking good lately!
Running or Zumba!
Riding my awesome cruiser bike around town!