Get Started - Pulse Fit 1 Week Challenge1
If you’re new to exercise, back after a long break or interested in starting slow, this is a great one week challenge for you! Each day we focus on different body parts and we work ourselves up to a combo workout on day 6.
***Be sure to warm-up prior to any of the strength workouts and stretching is always a must.
This challenge is a great introduction for anyone who is new to my style of teaching and to The Pulse Fit Method.
If you find this too easy, please go ahead and try the harder workouts which will help to work your stamina up for the high-energy full 50 minute classes;)
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Low Impact Cardio (No Weights)
Focus: warm-up/ low-impact cardio
Level: beginner
Equipment: noneA great combo that can be used as either a warm-up prior to doing other videos or as a quick cardio burst. Step and gently bounce your way into a sweat!
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Upper Body Workout with Light-Weights
Focus: upper-body/arms
Level: beginner/intermediate
Equipment: set of light weights (2-4 lbs)Create lean muscle with this upper-body focused routine. Don't be fooled by these 3 lbs weights... you will feel THE BURN!!
Light-weights are more powerful than you think:) -
Inner + outer Thigh - no weights
Focus: inner and outer thighs/butt
Level: all levels
What you Need: matYou will not believe how challenging using your own body's weight can actually be!! This fun and effective combination keeps moving swiftly working that outer and inner thigh and all sides of the bum.
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Ab + Oblique Crunch Combination
Focus: abs and obliques
Level: all levels
Equipment: matA great rhythmical crunch combination done on the mat all in a supine position.
Be sure not to crunch your chin to your chest, and focus on your mid-spine pressing into the floor with each crunch. Always pulse once you're in an abdomi... -
Back Extension Variation
Focus: back
Level: all levels
Equipment: matA fun back variation that begins on all fours and finishes prone (facing down).
**Be sure to pull in the belly with each extension to enhance balance.
When on your stomach for the second portion, keep the tip of your nose facing the ground in order... -
Modified Standing Arms + Leg Combo
Focus: upper/lower body standing
Level: beginner (all levels)
Equipment: noneA great 12 minute burn for the upper/lower body. Maybe you're coming back from an injury, you're post-partum or just starting to get into a workout routine. You'll be surprised to still feel a great burn with this ...
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Chair Stretch Series
Focus: full body
Level: all levels
What you need: a chair (no runners-socks preferably)We move through this full body stretch all with the assistance of the chair. If you're looking to release stress and tension this is a great series to do any time of the day.