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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Looooove those shoes! The yellow and grey combine is awesome! They would be great for every activity!
I’m loving running outside in the park
I’m in the market for a new pair! Would love to use them to run and do some of my fave Fitnessista workouts in!
Love the bootcamp workouts in the park!!
Would love to try these in some HIIT workouts this Spring/summer!
Warm weather—–sweaty runs 🙂
My new spring workout that I’ve been focusing on: barre!
I’ve always worn my Mizunos for running now I must try these! Loving the new neon color!
My fav spring workout is hiking!
I would love some new shoes!!
This would be great for running this summer!
Running is my go-to all year long, but I love playing sports outside when the weather gets warm! And riding bikes!
Getting out in the sunshine to run!
Running outside in the spring absolutely.
I’m in need of some new running shoes. I can tell mine are wearing out and these seem perfect.
I love to hike in the spring – it’s so beautiful, I forget it’s a workout!
Running, running, and running-I run during the winter so that I can finally enjoy the nice weather!
I really NEED a new pair!!!! Please!!!????
I LOVE (prefer) Hiit Workouts in the spring – i’m feeling inspired and it’s warmed up, but not so warm that i’m dying after 5 minutes!
Great shoes! I need them, outdoor runs…ahhh!
oooo I love the bright color!!!!
Look perfect to get back into shape!
Love HIIT circuits and hill sprints!
My allergies are pretty bad in the spring around here, but a run outside is my absolute favorite.
I love the neon color- cute and safe!
Finally being able to run outside for certain!
Wow these look super comfy!
Those shoes look awesome! Reebok has always been a go to brand for me.
I love running in the spring with the cooler weather. I also love enjoying a good hike with my black lab since summer time hikes aren’t as enjoyable when all he wants is shade.
My favourite thing about spring workouts is taking my yoga /pilates sessions to the patio after winters that seem to last far too long.
I love the colour and how reflective your shoes are! Definitely a bonus if you are running/walking in the late afternoon or early evening.
I love getting back outside and running or walking before the heat comes!
crossfit!
They’re so pretty!
I love being able to take my workout outside as the weather is a lot nicer and the days are longer.
Mountain biking has been so great this spring! First mountain bike race coming up in 2 weeks.
Ohh! I love the bright colors! It is finally starting to warm up in Colorado and I can’t wait to go hiking!
On spring when it starts getting too hot to run on south Florida…ocean swims!!!
love the color of these!
My favorite spring workout is anything outside – I missed the sun after a long winter!
Spring workout love is Bodypump!
My saving grace is taking the jogging stroller out with my 15month old girl for a quick 20 minute run, then back home to lift while she’s napping. Gets my heart rate up and we get some fresh air (not to mention a short stop by the park on the way home 🙂
Spring fitness plans include mountain biking, kayaking and trail running!
A new pair of shoes would be a great motivator to get moving this Spring!
My workout of choice this spring is Turbo Fire!
I love running outdoors in the spring! It finally starts to warm up a little, but it’s not too hot yet. Great weather!
Running outside!!! So happy the weather is warmer 🙂
Running and swimming! love these shoes 🙂
I love new tennis shoes! And yellow is my favorite color of all…not that it matters, but it sort of does. Thanks for the double giveaway!
Love the colour!
I am enjoying running outside, and hiking on the beach cliffs nearby.