As you start to dust off the confetti and glitter from your New Year’s celebrations, get set to jump start your 2017 fitness resolutions with a simple take-it-anywhere workout from our girl, Mainei Kinimaka.
Grab your mat, grab an exercise ball and start your year on the right foot!
Curtsy Side Lunge
With your legs hip width apart, step your leg behind you to a curtsy then push off and step your leg out wide to a side lunge. Alternate between both sides for a total of 10 reps.
Bike Crunch
Lay flat on your back, engage your core and put your hands behind your head. Raise and bend your knees then straighten your right leg as you bring your left knee towards your chest as you bring your right elbow to meet your knee. Alternate in a fluid motion for 20 reps. Mix it up a little by reversing your leg cycle.
Extended Leg Bridge
Lay on your back, and with both hands extended by your side for stability, bend one leg and straighten the other. Engage your core and push your glutes off the ground, maintaining one uniform bridge position. Alternate for 10 reps on each side.
Glute Bridge
On your back, bend your knees and and place your your hands by your side. Engage your core and push your glutes off the ground, hold for a few a seconds at the top then slowly lower back to the ground. Repeat for 20 reps.
Leg Lifts
Laying on your back, place your your hands by your side and engage your core. In one fluid movement bend your knees and raise your legs then use the momentum to push your hips up off the ground. Slowly lower your legs back down then repeat for 15 reps.
Plank Twist
On your mat, place yourself in a side plank. Stretch your top arm up to the sky then thread your arm under your torso and return your starting position. Repeat on each side for a total of 20 reps.
Push Ups
In plank position with your arms extended and shoulders above your wrists, engage your core and lower to the ground, bending your elbows to the side. Inhale and push back up off the ground. Repeat for 10 reps.
Toe Touches
Laying on your back, raise your legs and arms to the sky. Engage your core and lift your head and shoulders off the ground and touch your toes. Slowly lower back to the ground and repeat for 10 reps.
Knee To Elbow Plank
In plank position with your arms extended, engage your core and bend your right knee up towards your left elbow. Return to plank position and switch legs, bringing your left knee toward your right elbow. Continue alternating sides for 20 reps.
Yoga Ball Pass
Lie on your back and hold your exercise ball on the ground above your head. Raise your arms and legs together to meet and transfer the ball from your hands to between your feet and lower back to the ground. Bring them back together to pass the ball back to your hands. Continue passing the ball between your feet and hands for 15-20 reps.
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