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’d be stoked to win a fresh pair of running shoes! Thanks :). And PS- I just made your vegan choc mug cake, again! Love that recipe!!
Ive been wanting to try the Reeboks you always rave about!
My spring workout of choice is exercising at the beach. I love living on the water!
Fun and effective workout!!
LOVE those shoes by the way ;)!! They really pop!
I love all things neon :)!!!
those look really comfy…and cute, which is also important!
Spring workouts include running outside
And jumping rope… Practicing those double-unders for crossfit!
I love running outside or going for long walks in the spring!
I love the neon yellow!
Running
Love those shoes! I used to wear Reeboks a long time ago and would love to try them again!
I’ve been all about the body pump unless we are having great weather and then I head outside with my son for a stroller run. 🙂
My spring workout of choice lately has been the NTC app for HIIT workouts and finally some nice (Ish) weather for running outside.
I’d have to say my workout of choice for this Spring was all the walking I did being a tourist in DC this past week!
Spring always makes me want to run!
Running is always my favorite workout, but I’m also looking forward to kayaking and hiking as the weather gets warmer.
Would love to try a pair of these in my Zumba and Mixxed fit classes!
In the market for a new pair of running shoes. Those would def fit the bill. Snazzy!
My feet are terrible so I would love to give these a try! I love running with my two year old in the jogging stroller!
I love hiking in the spring!
Love the idea of a reflective shoe!
My fave spring workout is a nice long run + strength training. I love leg workouts! 🙂
I am a beginner at working out. I walk about 2 to 4 miles daily and I so prefer to walk outside rather than on a tread meal.
love these shoes!
Love boot camp style workouts!
Running in the sunshine!
Spring makes me want to be outside – love hiking with my husband. Would be even better if San Diego wasn’t having such a heat wave right now!
I love being able to run outside in the spring!
Haven’t worn Reeboks in a long time but these shoes are really cute!
Cute!!
Thanks for the new leg workout! I love the bright colors for the Reebok One Cushion shoes – so cute.
I am loving morning runs with my neighborhood moms!
These look like great shoes! Love the color!
Running will always be my fave workout!
My 2 go to’s are kettlebells and running but I have been very lax on both for far too long!
This is perfect timing, since I’m looking for new sneakers and have just gotten overwhelmed with the choices.
Running is my spring workout of choice – surprising, because I just picked it up to have something to do with the dog to tire him out and now I’m getting really into it.
I love outdoor bootcamps!
My workout of choice is power lifting!
Now that it’s finally spring and the snow’s melted, I’ve been hiking and running the local trails again.
Cute shoes….would love to have a pair, and I’ll give that workout a try in the coming week!
Early morning jogs/running before it gets too hot!
I haven’t bought new shoes in so long. I desperately need new ones.
I’ve been looking for a new pair of running sneakers!
I’ve been especially loving hiking this spring/summer!
Hiking with my family. 🙂
Does carrying a 6 month old around count? 😉 just kidding running ftw!
spring half marathons just make me really happy 🙂
biking outside!
Running outside! After this miserable winter it’s such a joy 🙂
Lately, my favorite workout is doing hills with a great soundtrack!