The first video of 2020 is this 15-minute low impact workout for lower body. Whew will your glutes be burning by the end of it! Definitely do this one by following along with the video. Instead of using intervals, I’m going to guide you through the exercises and variations, flowing through the sequence continuously. Parts of this will be similar to barre/Pilates/megaformer workouts.
Low Impact Workout for Legs & Butt
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Slider – you can use a dish towel if you have hardwood floors.
This low impact workout is a continuous 7-min flow of slider and bodyweight exercises. You’ll complete it on the left, rest for 60 seconds, then complete the same sequence on the right (15 mins total). Follow along with the video as I guide you through the exercises and variations.
As with all workouts, you want to make sure you’re properly warmed up before, and always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. I have two guided warm ups:
- 5-Min Warm Up
- 7-Min Gentle Warm Up (no jumping)
This is a low impact workout—no jumping, and suitable for all levels. To modify, just take breaks instead of doing the whole 7-minute sequence continuously.
Workout Breakdown
See 1:38 in the above video for a preview of each exercise.
Sliding Back Lunge
- Full range lunge
- Hold low for torso hinge
- Full range lunge
- Hold low for torso hinge
- Hold low and slide back knee in and out
Sliding Curtsy Lunge
- Full range lunge
- Hold low, bend back knee in and pulse
- Full range lunge
- Hold low, bend back knee in and pulse
Donkey Kicks
- Full range donkey kicks
- Pulse at the top
- Cross knee to tap opposite calf
- Hold up top and swivel open
- Straight leg pulses
Hope you enjoy this low impact workout for legs and butt! If you’re looking for similar workouts, check out my slider workouts and all my lower body workouts.
xo Nicole
