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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Would love to try a pair of reeboks out.
Btw- made your fruit salad this week. Delicious. Going to make
Another batch for the weekend.
With the weather warming up I’m just excited to take walks outside! Hiking is a close second!
Awesome giveaway! I live close to Back Bay in Portland, Maine and would use these to walk on the trail this summer.
Would love a pair for evening and early morning walks and runs!
Running!
Running
I’m loving outdoor walks!
Joined a gym today( with a pool! :)) and les mills. I am so excited, because I remember you raved about it a few posts back.
Loving HIITs this spring!
That neon color is amazing!
I need a new pair of shoes! I’ve been taking a running class lately and have decided to treat myself after its done.
HIIT workouts! And running 🙂
Love the shoes! When spring comes around, I take my circuit training outdoors!
Love crossfit- inspired workouts and HIIT!! Those shoes are adorable!
I would love to try a new pair of running shoes. My tried and true pair just isn’t cutting it anymore.
I like the neon yellow!
Oh wow! I love how bright and reflective they are! I’d love them for myself, but I’d also love to slap a pair on all three of my kids when they play outside just for the reflectiveness!
I love the shoes! I’m starting to add more running into my routine, so a new pair of running shoes would be great!
Love running in the spring – these would be perfect!
anything that gets me outside in the spring is the way to go. lately my hubby and i have been doing crossfit style workouts in the driveway while our two boys run wild in the yard.
Living in New England (home of the 6 month winter) my spring workout of choice is currently running (OUTSIDE!?) and the Reebok Ones would be a nice addition to my running shoe rotation 🙂
I’d love to win these! I’ve been needing new sneakers.
My favorite spring workout is going on long morning walks. I live in Texas so these nice mornings don’t last long!!
I have added in a walk/run workout with the double BOB stroller for Spring!
The shoes look terrific, and my old reliable pair is getting tired.
I’m really trying to tone up before summer gets here…these yellow shoes would be awesome!
i love hiking! we just went on our first hike of the season this afternoon and it was glorious 🙂
My spring workout of choice has been biking- I’m getting ready for a 150 mile fundraiser for MS!
Spring workout of choice would be anything outside or anything with legs (tone up for those shorts 😉
I cant wait to get back to outdoor running after i have my baby in June and these shoes would be awesome!
Running outside again!
These shoes would be perfect for me as I’m starting to run again after recovering from my foot injury!
I love, love neon shoes. They just make me excited to hit the door for a workout.
favorite spring workout is walking/jogging OUTSIDE! Living in Buffalo when spring comes around it’s been long awaited and everyone is out enjoying the weather.
Actually, my work just added a hip hop class to my rotation, so I can see these being super comfortable for that!
Now that the weather is warmer, I am loving getting back into running outside 🙂
my spring workout is running outdoors!
My favorite spring workout is SUP boarding. I love getting back on the water after a long winter.
I LOVE reflective work out gear- and bright colours never hurt anyone either. So fun.
Fave spring work out would be anything new! I love a change this time of year.
Yoga is always my workout of choice, but I really love long nighttime walks once the weather gets warmer.
Love finally getting to run outdoors!
i just bought a groupon for zumba, it’s soooo hard but i’m having fun!
nice pick! I love pilates and volleyball 🙂
Running! I love spring weather!
I get running fever during the springtime! 🙂
Outdoor runs are my favorite this time of year! Except for the pollen…
I’m loving pull-ups. I know they’re a move and not a workout but I always feel like a beast when I do them!
Turbofire and weights.
I just started running outside this week! Love outdoor running and it’s finally nice enough to do it.
My spring workout is running – I’m running my first half marathon on Sunday and I can’t wait:)