Happy Week of Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be with You), Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), National Nurses Day (May 6th) plus overall Nurses and Teacher Appreciation!
May the force be with you in this powerful session that will train you in a dynamic way, through cardio, toning and stretching for endurance, strength and flexibility. Since it works the entire body in minimal time, it’s perfect for those of you on the go, such as you nurses and teachers who we’re celebrating this week!
Recommended Resistance: wrap around weights for your ankles or resistance bands
Props: mat for laying exercise {4-7}
Please refer to my Double Whammy workout for the technique of these toning moves {8-13}
Like all of Pretty Fit E‘s 2014 routines, these involve 20 reps (x) or secs (s) in each of the 14 steps.
Rock & Roll Warm-Up
1. Neck & Shoulder Rolls: roll neck clockwise then counter-clockwise, followed by shoulder rolls forward and backward (5x for each = 20x)
2. Forward Rolls/Circles (20x)
3. Backward Rolls/Circles (20x)
4. Roll-Ups: lay on back with hands holding onto tush and legs extended, roll both legs backward overhead (20x)
5. Ab Rolls: lay on back with arms and legs extended, bring arms and legs together in one motion to work upper and lower abs (20x)
6. Body Rock: lay on back with arms and legs extended, rock back and forth (20x)
7. Hip Rock: lay on back with arms at your side and feet flat on mat, lift pelvis up and sway from side to side (20x)
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Two Birds, One Stone Tone-Up
8. Curls [biceps and hamstrings] (20x)
9. Extensions [triceps and quadriceps] (20x)
10. Presses [chest and legs] (20x)
11. Raises [shoulders and calves] (20x)
12. Deadlift [back and glutes] (20x)
13. Renegade Rows [back] (20x)
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Grande Finale
14. Cardio Choice:
* Jumping Jacks [chant or mantra optional like spelling STAR WARS, CINCO DE MAYO, GO NURSES or GO TEACHERS] (20x)
* Quick Feet/Football Run (20s)
* Freestyle Dance [music optional or sing for further challenge] (20s)
* or ALL of the above
Have fun on the run in the sun or do these indoors for power during rain showers!
Here’s yours truly playing disc golf outdoors! ⛳️
For the remaining 2014 routines, please click on the following links:
The Elaine Dispo Journal 