My Workout Routine 2017

Now that it’s a New Year many people love to switch up or start a workout routine.  I want to just preface this by saying I’m no fitness expert but I have found a workout routine that works for me.  I teach dance classes so much of my workout routine is built for a dancer but anyone can do this routine to build muscle, strength, and flexibility.  I also want to add that I don’t work out to lose weight; I work out to gain muscle and be healthier.  I have Crohn’s disease which causes me to be thinner.

Here’s a look at my typical workout routine! I’m also linking details of my workout outfit below.

Strappy Back Sports Bra (comes in 7 colors & $18 today!) // Pink Open Back Top (comes in grey too & only $26 today!)

Leggings (old from Athleta) very similar here

Some other faves…

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One: Calves

Start in center with calf raises in first position (heels together, toes apart) and start slow! I start out with about 20-30 just to get my legs a little warm.

Two: Arms

Next I do arms with low weight, high reps. Don’t let these 1 lb weights fool you! They are very effective. This will give your arms a toned look if done multiple times per week.  I do various arm exercises that will work your biceps, triceps, and especially your shoulders. I love working my shoulders because this is especially important for ballet.  This exercise takes about 10-15 minutes. (If you are more advanced try doing this with 3 or 5 lb weights.)

*Burst of cardio for about 3-5 minutes*

Three: Legs

My go to leg workout is at the barre (you can use a chair if you don’t have one) with one hand on the barre I rise up on high half toe with heels together and pulse with alternating pushing knees out. Another one I like to do is in center in a wide second in a squat position I’ll lift the right heel off the floor and pulse. Here is the sequence:

Right: 8, Left 8 (3 sets)

Right: 4, Left 4 (3 sets)

Right: 2, Left 2 (3 sets)

Right: 1, Left 1 (4 sets)

Then hold squat for 30 seconds

Four: Abs

I start off in a plank and hold for 30 second intervals (I usually do about 3-4 sets) Then I go into a C-curve and hold with weights for about 1 minute then pulse. Next is crunches. I do about 40-50. Then Bicycles- 30. Depending on how much time I have I repeat some of the exercises.

Five: Stretch

I can probably talk about stretching over a few blog posts so I don’t want this to get too long so I’m thinking of doing a separate post on this if anyone is interested!

If you have any questions let me know in the comments below or on Instagram!

Xo,

Carin