Resistance Band

Lower Body Slider Workout with Resistance

March 6, 2018 by Nicole 3 Comments

A new workout! Finally!

Ok so here’s the deal. I had to take a full two weeks off from working out because of the flu, and while I’m back at it now, I’m still dealing with some limitations due to all the muscles I pulled from coughing (all aboard the Hot Mess Express!). I can’t do anything specifically targeting obliques, and have to modify most core/lat stuff. I feel weak compared to where I was before getting sick and the limitations are admittedly making me a little frustrated, but what’s most important is giving my body the time it needs to heal (but, like, hurry up, Body!). 😉

So even though the last workout I posted was lower body focused, we’re going to do it again this week because it’s the only muscle group I feel comfortable pushing myself with right now. This workout is low impact (don’t confuse that with “easy”!) and utilizes sliders and a resistance band loop. I’ve posted slider workouts using similar exercises in the past, but the addition of resistance makes it feel like a whole new move.

For my fellow Btone/megaformer lovers, this lower body slider workout has your name written all over it!

Lower Body Slider Workout with Resistance

EQUIPMENT I USED:

Sliders (dish towels work for hardwood floors; paper plates/furniture sliders work for carpet)
Resistance band loop – I’d go with a medium resistance; it should be challenging but you still need to be able to get a big(ger) range of motion

Workout Breakdown

The workout starts and ends with a squat-to-slide combo at center. The rest of the routine is broken up into 8 minutes of work on the right leg (no rest!) and 8 minutes on the left. In total, this workout will take you just under 20 minutes to complete.

As with all workouts, make sure you’re properly warmed up beforehand. Modify or stop as needed, always listening to your body.

EXERCISES

There’s a preview of all the exercises in the above video @2:38

Squat to Slide (1 min)—hold low and just slide the last 30 sec
Back Lunge (2 mins)—40 seconds full range, 20 second hold with pulses x2
Lunge Press (1 min)—40 seconds full range, 20 second hold with pulses
Single Leg Squat (2 mins)—40 seconds full range, 20 second hold with pulses x2
Squat Side Press (1 min)—40 seconds full range, 20 second hold with pulses
Curtsy Lunge (2 mins)—40 seconds full range, 20 second hold with pulses x2
Repeat on other leg
Squat to Slide (1 min)—hold low and just slide the last 30 sec

WEARING: Booty By Brabants Croco Skin leggings // Puppies Make Me Happy Squad Goals tank // Adidas 24/7 training sneakers

xo Nicole

Some of the links to equipment and outfit details are affiliate.

Filed Under: Btone, Lower Body, Resistance Band, Sliders, Video, Workouts

Resistance Band Loop Glutes Workout

January 15, 2018 by Nicole 2 Comments

This post is sponsored by Nike. All opinions—as always!—are my own. I appreciate your support of the brands that make this blog possible. 🙂

Last week I asked what equipment you’d like to see incorporated into workouts this year and while I got a lot of great suggestions, resistance bands definitely topped the list. Today’s resistance band loop workout will target your glutes and is structured similarly to how I’d teach a class at Btone. We’ll do a few exercises on each leg and within the exercises, I’ll guide you through a series of holds, pulses and variations. Because of that, I’d definitely recommend following along with the video this week!

Before we get to the glute burnout though, I want to share some goodies from my latest activewear haul. Nike’s Last Chance Sale is going on through 1/16 and you can get up to 50% off last season’s styles. I snagged a couple awesome pieces from the sale and some other cute items as well.

I was looking for a good cross-training sneaker for HIIT and bootcamp workouts and am loving the Metcon DSK Flyknit 2. It has a snug, supportive fit and I love the padding behind the heel. Nike always delivers when it comes to appearance of their sneakers and this is no exception—super stylish and I’ve already gotten lots of compliments on them. The new Metcon 4 is really cute, too!

The Power Legendary Training Tights I’m wearing fit like a glove and the slightly thicker material makes them perfect for this cold winter weather. I love high-rise everything and you really can’t go wrong with a good pair of black leggings. These are currently on sale so snag ’em while you can!

Lastly, I’m wearing the Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Training Top, with which I am totally obsessed. It’s a little warmer than regular t-shirt material, but not as heavy as a sweatshirt and I love the cropped length. It comes in a light blue color too, which I totally would have gotten if it was available in my size.

Check out my whole Nike haul below:

1. Nike Pro Women’s Training Shorts // 2. Dri-Fit Training Tank (on sale for $14.97!) // 3. Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Training Top // 4. Sportswear Rally Fleece Pants (I’m obsessed with these cozy sweats—wear them literally every day!) // 5. Power Legendary High Rise Training Tights (on sale for $64.97!) // 6. Metcon DSX Flyknit 2 Training Shoe

If I were to pick a favorite, I’d point you in the direction of the fleece sweatpants. I wear them over my leggings on cold days walking to and from my workout and then wear them on their own when I’m working from home. I don’t think a day has gone by that I haven’t worn them since they arrived so … yeah, I should probably wash them soon. 😉

Resistance Band Loop Glutes Workout

In this workout, you have three single-leg exercises and then you’ll center out with a bridge hold. It’ll take you just over 10 minutes to complete and while it’s low-impact, you’ll still feel that burn by the end!

EQUIPMENT I USED

Medium resistance band loop (choose a resistance that fits your fitness level and height—you need to be able to get your leg straight with it looped around your feet)
Exercise mat
Towel for knee padding

You’ll spend 90 seconds on the Donkey Kicks and Hydrant Kicks, with holds and pulse combos mixed in throughout that time. The Bent Leg Pulses are done for 60 seconds and meant to be a burnout finisher. You then flip over into a Hip Bridge and that’s held for 75 seconds with pulses mixed in. Follow along with the video embedded above!

Let me know how the workout goes and don’t forget to check out the Nike sale before it ends!

xo Nicole

Filed Under: Butt, Resistance Band, Video, Workouts

Full-Body Resistance Band Workout with Door Anchor

August 10, 2017 by Nicole 6 Comments

This workout is sponsored by ProSource. All opinions—as always!—are my own. I appreciate your support of the brands that make this blog possible.

First and foremost: Don’t let the “with Door Anchor” part of this workout title throw you off—I’ll show you how to do these moves with regular bands if you don’t have an anchor to use. This resistance band workout will take you about 25 minutes to complete. If you’re short on time though, you could opt to just go through the sequence once instead of twice—that would give you a 12-minute workout instead.

And just a side note before we get to the workout, I want to give you a heads up that blog posts might be a little sporadic over the next couple weeks. Our slumlord surprised us with the news we had to be out by the end of the month so he can turn the whole building into airbnb units so things are a little hectic around here. I am so incredibly tired of moving every year and I don’t care what I have to do to afford it—sell detox tea and Sugar Bear Hair on Instagram?!—the next time I move needs to be into a place I own. Anyway, life update over. On to the workout …

I’m using the Stackable Resistance Bands Set from ProSource. Specifically, their green and red bands attached to a handle and their blue resistance band attached to an ankle cuff. All three are anchored to my door. I love this set. It’s so versatile and allows for tons of different band set ups. The set includes four bands, a door anchor, two ankle straps, two large foam handles and an exercise guide. You can clip everything on and off to get the resistance just how you need it.

So let’s say the heaviest band—which is 16-20 pounds of resistance—is a little too light for a particular exercise. You can just clip on another lighter band to the handles to increase the weight load. In total, 14 possible levels of resistance up to 56 pounds are offered by this set.

They’re great quality, too. The heavy-duty bands are made of double-dipped latex and they’re 48” long to allow for a total body workout moving through a full range of motion. The set also comes in a convenient carrying case so these are great to pack if you’re traveling. In the summer, I leave the city on most weekends so it’s nice to be able to fit in some resistance training when I’m away from my favorite studios.

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Full-Body Resistance Band Workout with Door Anchor

EQUIPMENT I USED:

Stackable Resistance Band Set (can also be done with a regular resistance band and a resistance band loop) — Get 15% off with code PERRY15

For this workout, you’ll perform each exercise for 30 seconds. You flow through the 6-minute sequence (12 exercises) one move to the next without rest. Do the entire thing on the right. Rest for 30 seconds. Do the entire sequence from the top on the left. If you’re short on time, you can stop there (12-minute workout); otherwise, complete once more on each side (24-minute workout)

As with all workouts, make sure you are properly warmed up beforehand. If you’d like a guided warm-up, I have one on my YouTube channel (be sure to subscribe while you’re there! wink wink shameless plug wink wink). Always listen to your body and stop and/or modify if needed.