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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As the weather gets nicer I love to go for as many walks as possible.
This Spring I’d like to just start working out! Since I have a baby… I’ll be looking into home workout videos.
My workout of choice this spring is going to be running — I’ll be traveling until the end of summer and running is the only thing I can do consistently, everywhere I go!
I Love Running in the Sunshine with my dog!!
Ooooh, these look great! I’ve just started cross training and could use another pair of shoes!
Ha – I didn’t leave my favorite workout. I’ve been training for a triathlon (my first one) and loving every minute of it this spring!
A nice long run on a spring day is definitely my favorite workout! Can’t be beat.
I used to love running in the Spring, but since I cut back cardio…I say it will probably be yoga! 🙂
Walks outside. I would love a good cross trainer. I just purchased walking/running shoes. I discovered they are not for cross training.
I like to run outside.
I just discovered Barre workouts and my legs are jelly! Love it.
I do a lot of exercise videos throughout the year. No changes with the season. P90X, Insanity, a bunch of Jillian Michaels’ videos and lately, Ballet Beautiful. However, I am going to add a couple days of running outdoors next week.
My spring workouts consist of Winter Shape Up repeats or long bike rides around London. Recently bought my bike so getting used to a different form of cardio! x
Running! Working toward my first marathon this year 🙂
Running all the way 🙂
I’ve been feeling the HIIT workouts lately. It hasn’t been as hot — yet! — so it feel good to get the body heat rising!
This spring I am planning a leg shape up…your workout looks like you’ve been reading my mind!
Spring time in Ireland just means lots of rain so not really suitable for outdoor running just yet! My springtime routine is going to involve incorporating more HITT routines into my workout 🙂
Anything outside! So glad the winter is finally over.
I love anything outside when the weather is getting warmer…so much easier to run longer when you have nice weather and scenery…rather than trudging along on the treadmill!
After being cooped up all winter on the dreadmill I look forward to taking my running workouts outside and enjoying some springtime warmth!
my favorite spring workout is running…I’ll be doing my first half marathon in TWO days 🙂
My favorite spring workout is getting back outside for a walk or run after the long cold winter.
I need a pair of cross trainers so badly!
Love the look of these sneaks Gina! Need new ones and with the good reflection, these would be great for running in the evening with my mum’s running club! 🙂
My favorite spring workout is running and barre 🙂
I’m pregnant and can’t wait to get past the nauseous stage so that I can get back into my workouts!
I need a new pair of running shoes!
I like to ride my bike.
I would love to win a pair of these! and nice leg workout! Can’ wait to try
the nice weather during spring time is a push for me to get my workout outside! I’m usually always in the gym but something about sunshine that isn’t too intense makes the workout fly by!
Running outside. 🙂
I am a mom of two-year-old, and getting ready to have my second baby in June. Would love to have shoes to get back in shape after the baby!
I’m so excited for warmer weather to run outside!
I noticed it’s definitely time for me to get a new pair of running shoes. Since we moved, I haven’t been visiting the chiropractor once a month, and I can tell my knee isn’t happy about it.
They look great! I have just gotten back into running and am desperate for a new pair of running shoes!!
Running is definitely my sping workout of choice! I live in NY so there is definitely a limited of amount of time that I can run outside!
Walking at sunset 😉
jillian michaels ripped in 30 if it’s rainy, running outside if it’s not 🙂
Great give away. I’d love to try these out.
I love all of the bright colors!!! Super fun giveaway! Thanks!
Hoping to get out and run more now that the snow is gone.
I need a new pair of running shoes. I currently have Nike’s and they hurt my feet while I run! I’d love to try something different..
i’ve always felt best when running with cushion, as opposed to stiffness and support. so i’ve been eyeballing these sneaks.. id love to give them a try! thanks for the opportunity!
Favorite Spring workout is running outdoors. Living in New England, it is nice to get outside and get moving once the weather gets a bit nicer!
You all are making me jealous with the running comments and plans for summer fun runs! I wish I could still run, but can’t due to shattered ankles…I miss it so much! I have not been able to for 8 years and truly there is nothing like it! So…I have been loving HIIT workouts. I use the rowing machine and step mill as well as body weight exercise…HIIT and Interval training truly make me leave the gym feeling like I put a number on my body! Great giveaway…the shoes look awesome!
Anything outdoors!
Running! I am training for my first half marathon. 🙂 It was a loooooooong winter here in the Midwest, and it is wonderful to get outside again!
I could definitely use a new pair of workout shoes!
Spring running!
I love running here in DC in the spring. 🙂 Some new cute shoes to do it in sure would be nice!