Sometimes you want a lower body workout that is quick efficient and helps prevent injury. This is your workout. I encourage you to use low weights for the weight work in this workout. This workout will help your muscle endurance, joint health, improve your range of motion, you can work on your form, this workout works on your stability and balance, and improve your mood.

Using lighter weights reduce your risk of injury, making this workout perfect for beginners and intermediate people who workout. Using these lower weights allows you to focus on the proper form and technique.

When you use lower weights you are typically doing higher repetitions, which enhances muscle endurance. This helps with actives that require sustained energy over time.

Lighter weights puts less stress on your joints making this workout great for people with arthritis or joint issues.

You can focus on your form using lighter weights giving you the opportunity to concentrate on your technique, ensuring that you’re doing the exercise right and without risk.

Equipment:

Yo Gorilla Mat/ Light dumbbells/

The Workout:

• Lateral Lunge to DB (dumbbell) overhead reach x10 (right leg then left leg)
• Lateral Lunge HOLD PULSE x20 (right leg then left leg)
• On the ground/Leg lift-arm in the air (or on your hip if you are modifying) x10 (right leg then left leg)
• On the ground/Leg lift-arm in the air PULSE x20 (right leg then left leg)
• On a bench/High plank-pull leg to elbow x10(right leg then left leg)

Try doing 3 Round of all 5 exercise on both legs. Taking a 30 second break in-between each exercise. Drink water in-between each set to ensure you are hydrated.

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