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May 25, 2016

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Morning glutes 🔥🔥🔥 A lot of muscles are

Morning glutes 🔥🔥🔥

A lot of muscles are engaged here, but the glutes are in the spotlight.

Whether you’re looking to build power in the back of your body, or simply trying tone your 🍑, this one’s for you. 😁

Some tips for better results: ⚡️

1. Keep your hips square
2. Lengthen your low back
3. Pubic bone up to the sky
4. Ribs relaxed down
5. Abs lengthened and engaged

I hope this series brings inspiration and ideas for your own workouts.

Have a great day! ❤️
Jody
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No Pilates reformer? No problem! 😊🔥 I’m r

No Pilates reformer? No problem! 😊🔥

I’m recreating one of my favourite Pilates reformer series, called ‘mid-back series’, with a band. 🔥 I’m demonstrating 2 reps to keep these videos short but I recommend 10 reps. 💪😊

This series is amazing for posture as it strengthens the muscles in the back of the arms/shoulders and the mid-back.

I’ve added some variations to add challenge to abs, glutes, and coordination.

1. Mid-back series with an extra abdominal challenge
2. Mid-back series with an extra glute challenge
3. Mid-back series with an extra coordination + ab challenge
4. Classic mid back series

Have you tried the Pilates reformer?
I hope this series brings some ideas and inspiration to your workouts. 😊

Have a great day! ❤️
Jody
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Early morning core🔥and glutes 🍑with a resist

Early morning core🔥and glutes 🍑with a resistance band.

It only takes 10 minutes a day to build a strong core. Be consistent and commit to good form, and watch your transformation unfold. 😊

Technique tip: A good core engagement begins with breathing. Inhale through your nose while expanding your rib cage laterally. Breathe width into the back of your rib cage. Exhale through your mouth while lifting your pelvic floor and drawing your abs in and up. Squeeze your abs into your midline. Combine breath with movement. Exhale into exertion.

I hope this helps!
Have a great day. ❤️
Jody
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Side body love ❤️🔥 Side bending and rotati

Side body love ❤️🔥

Side bending and rotation take the spotlight in this series. Here are some frontal & transverse plane movement ideas for you. 😊

Technique tip 💡
- when in side plank, push the ground away (no sinking into your shoulder)

I hope you have a great day! ❤️
I also hope this gives you some fresh ideas and inspiration for your own workouts.
Jody
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Resilient shoulders 🔥 Build a strong foundation

Resilient shoulders 🔥 Build a strong foundation and add strength from there.

This shoulder workout (created by Jimmy Small, former major league baseball pitching coach) is designed to build injury resilient shoulders.😊

Tips:
☀️ Keep your weights LIGHT (1-2lbs)
☀️ Keep your shoulders away from your ears
☀️ Build up to 60 repetitions over time
☀️ If you feel pain, stop
☀️ If you want more challenge, add 60 second holds

1. Thumbs up thumbs down
3. Thumbs down thumbs up
4. Stir the pot
5. Backstroke
6. Thumbs up
7. Thumbs down

Do you struggle with shoulder issues?
I hope this series gives you some good ideas.
Have a great day! ❤️
Jody
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Morning core 🔥😊 3 sets of 10. I love early

Morning core 🔥😊 3 sets of 10.

I love early mornings and being awake when it feels like the rest of the world is sleeping. It’s such a peaceful time of day. How about you? Night owl or early bird?

A morning core workout and/or a run followed by a strong cup of coffee always sets me up for a good day. 😊

I’m using a yoga block here to add support and variety.

When it comes to core work, technique makes all the difference. Lift your pelvic floor and simultaneously draw your abs in/wrap your abs into midline on each exhale. Be aware of your low back and make sure it’s in an ideal position.

I hope this quick series gives you some ideas for your own workouts.

Have a great day! ❤️
Jody
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