Many people chooseyogaas their workout of choiceand for good reason.
“As a yoga instructor, most of my daily strength training comes from yoga!
Most yoga poses help with core strength, stability, mobility, and flexibility.”
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You’ll begin to feel your muscles burn!
Bodyweight Squats
“[Bodyweight squats target the] thighs, hips, and glutes.
Begin with your feet placed hip-width apart.
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Slowly bend both knees, press your hips back, and lower into a squat.
check that your chest stays tall and lifted.
Feel free to hold a dumbbell at your heart’s center to increase the resistance.
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Perform three sets of 12 to 15 reps or one minute.
Alternating Lunges
Alternating lunges strengthen your hips, legs, and back and help improve stability.
Begin standing, Step forward with one foot and bend your back knee to lower into a lunge.
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For split squat jumps, jump up and switch legs midair.
Begin on all fours.
Kick your legs out behind you, making sure your hands are below your shoulders.
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Engage your core and keep your spine elongated so your body’s in a straight line.
Pushups
Begin on all fours.
Kick your legs behind you, tuck your toes, and double-check your hands are planted under your shoulders.
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Bend both elbows to lower your chest toward the floor.
Keep your spine elongated and your core activated.
Press back up to a high plank.
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Begin with your feet planted hip-width apart.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand at the fronts of your thighs.
Activate your core and roll your shoulders back.
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Press your hips and glutes back, bend your knees, and lower the weights to about shin height.
Maintain a long spine and strong core.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
Dead Bugs
Begin by lying flat on your back.
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Lift your knees to about 90 degrees and extend your arms up toward the ceiling.
Raise them back up and lower your right leg and left arm.
Gradually shift your weight forward to assume a high plank.
Hold the plank position for one or two breaths, then move back into downward-facing dog.
Press your right foot and both palms into the yoga mat to raise your hips and left leg.
Lift until your thighs become parallel to the floor.
Then, lower to the ground.
Complete four sets (two per side) of 12 to 15 reps.
