11.04.2015

Workout Wednesday : Fire Hydrants

Happy Hump Day lovely humans!

I don't know about you but my life is busy! My schedule is jam packed with things I have to do. However, one of my goals is to never let my health become a second priority. So, I try to find the time to get a work out in and if I can't find the time, I MAKE it happen! That is why I love the 21 day fix program. It just takes 30 minutes to complete, and you end the workout feeling depleted. That means it works! Some days I feel extra motivated and add in some extra moves to the end of my workout. If you want to try something new, try this out! In the video I show the moves but let me try and break them down for you. Do each move for a minute and then repeat on the opposite leg. Stretch your wrists before starting and between each set. 



First up are Fire Hydrants! These may feel funny to do but they are effective. If you will like a puppy using a fire hydrant to.. You know... Then, you are doing it right! (Sorry for the visual) Start on all fours and then, life one leg until it is parallel with the floor. Make sure it is bent. Then, come down and repeat until the minute is up. Tip, keep your back straight and your abs engaged. Never let the working leg touch the ground. The next move is the Hamstring curl: start with one leg lifted and parellel to the ground straight out behind you. Try to keep the thigh of your leg from moving and just move from the knee down. Bend until your leg makes a right angle with itself and then come back to the parallel line. Looks easier than it is! It will burn!! Lastly you can do simple leg lifts as shown or rainbows where you cross over to the opposite leg. These 2 moved can be done with a straight or a bent leg. 


*Add ankle weights or a resistance band to make it a bit more challenging only after you mastered the moves with proper form

Let me know if you try it. #buildingbootiesonedayatatime

Let's crush this week! 
Xo, Chris

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