Lower Body

Hip Mobility + Glutes (25 Min Class)

January 20, 2021 by Nicole Leave a Comment

I’ve got another mobility class for you! If you missed the last one focused on shoulders, check it out HERE. Today we’ll focus on hip mobility, strengthening through the glutes as we do.

If you love this type of work, you can get access to more mobility classes by becoming a Patreon member. Patreon members not only get additional classes, but a monthly workout calendar. It’s $9.99/month with no commitment. 🙂

Hip Mobility + Glutes Class

We’ll pretty much flow from one hip mobility sequence to the next, moving continuously through the class. At the end, however, we’ll hold a few static stretches. If you’re using this class as an extended warm up/start of a longer strength workout, I recommend skipping the static holds at the end.

Mobility work is so important for a body that functions its best and remains injury-free. And as you work on mobility, you’ll notice improved performance in your other workouts as well.

xo Nicole

Filed Under: Bodyweight, Butt, Lower Body, Mobility, Quiet, Video, Workouts Tagged With: mobility

Lower Body Strength Circuits Workout Class

January 11, 2021 by Nicole Leave a Comment

This lower body strength circuits class requires a single heavy weight (dumbbell or kettlebell will work) and an optional resistance band loop. Class is 45 minutes long and, as always, includes a guided warm up and cool down. No jumping, and easy to modify (just go lighter with the weight). This is a great one for all!

If you enjoy class, I have an upper body version that’ll be available on Patreon this week.

Lower Body Strength Circuits Class

EQUIPMENT FOR CLASS:

Single heavy weight (I’m using a 20 lb dumbbell)
(optional) Resistance band loop

In this class, we start with a guided warm up. It will focus mostly on mobility, mixing in some dynamic movement to build warmth. We then move onto our circuit work. We’ll complete two different circuits.

In Circuit 1, you’ll do four exercises; in Circuit 2 you’ll preform five exercises. You do them for 45 seconds each, with 10 seconds of rest/transition time in between. You then rest for 30 seconds before repeating the circuit.

You’ll complete four sets of Circuit 1 (twice on the right, twice on the left) and three sets of Circuit 2.

Between the two circuits, you get a minute to recover, but pause the video and take more time if needed. Always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed.

We finish class with a guided cool down and stretch.

Workout Breakdown

01:44 Warm Up & Mobility

08:49 Circuit Workout

Circuit 1, band around thighs

Hip Bridge (one heel lifted)
Modified Side Plank, Top Knee Abductions
Squat Pulse x2, Tap
SL Deadlift (staggered, hovering)

Circuit 2

Sumo Squat, Push Offs x4
Back Lunge Knee Drive, Squat
Curtsy Lunge Knee Drive, Squat
Squat Clean x2 Get Up
(bodyweight) Bear Plank Knee Taps

41:04 Cool Down & Stretch

Hope you enjoy this lower body strength class! All my lower body workouts can be found organized here.

xo Nicole

Filed Under: Circuit, Hand Weights/Dumbbells, Lower Body, Quiet, Video, Workouts Tagged With: strength circuits

Towel Mini Flows Class – Inner Thighs Focus

November 23, 2020 by Nicole 2 Comments

Towel Mini Flows Class (45 Mins) - Inner Thighs Focus | In this low impact workout, we'll mix bodyweight exercises with sliding towel exercises. Main focus will be inner thighs, with work for the glutes and obliques as well. #innerthighsworkout #adductorworkout #homeworkout

This towel mini flows class uses the same structure as the resistance band mini flows class I shared last month. Instead of a resistance band, however, we’ll use a towel as a prop between our thighs and as a slider. The focus of this class will be inner thighs, with work for our glutes and obliques as well.

If you love class, you can get more by becoming a Patreon member! I have another Towel Mini Flows class up there now that’s also focused on inner thighs and stabilizing through the knees.

Towel Mini Flows Class – Inner Thighs

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR CLASS:

Dish towel – We’ll use it as a prop between our thighs AND as a slider. You could use a small pillow or Pilates ball instead. For the sliding portion, you can use a paper plate or magazine cover if you’re on carpet.

In this class, we start with a quick warm up focused on mobility. We then move onto our mini flows workout. The best way to describe this structure is to picture a Pilates mat class. We essentially take a small sequence out of that class and turn it into a circuit.

Each of the three mini flows is a short sequence (1:30 – 3 minutes long). You’ll do it twice on the right then twice on the left. You rest for 15 seconds in between completed sequences and 30 seconds between sides. We’ll start on the mat and finish standing.

Between each of the different flows, you get about a minute to recover, but pause the video and take more time if needed. Always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed.

We finish class with a guided cool down and stretch.