October was a hard month for me to keep consistent, I was busy and struggling with fatigue. Instead of following a fitness program, I decided to keep my routine mostly low impact to focus on having fun and moving my body. Even though I didn't have the energy to workout, finding easy workouts to improve my mood kept me active. Without further ado, here are some of my picks and new finds from this month.
 |
| Photo by Caley Vanular from Unsplash |
Kpop Dance Workouts by Step Uhm
Step Uhm began posting dance workouts on the platform just six months ago, but you wouldn't guess that from her engaging titles and song choices. With simple yet functional editing and follow along format, her choreography makes Kpop dancing easy for newbies while staying fun. Unlike most Kpop focused channels, this channel has longer videos and dance medleys from popular groups, definitely a must for fans of the genre.
- Low impact choreography.
- Easy to follow for beginners.
- On screen preview of next move.
- Great music choices.
Indoor Walk to Afrobeats by Afrifitness
Afrifitness is back on YouTube after a long hiatus, bringing new workouts with her signature teaching style. Her recent afrobeats infused walking workouts are a great middle ground between walking workouts and dance, mixing marching in place with African dance inspired moves. Getting your steps in can be monotonous, so these workouts are a fun way to keep active while having fun.
- Low impact routines.
- Easy to follow for beginners.
- Positive teaching style with cues.
- Unique dance moves.
Sports Cardio and Abs for Everyone by Sydney Cummings
This fully guided sports themed workout is proof that everyone can be an athlete. With fun cardio movements inspired by all types of sport, proving that functional fitness can be entertaining too. If you've never played any sports: don't worry, exercises are accesible and easily modifiable for every need. Sydney's motivational talks are also present on this video, helping to encourage you through the entire routine.
- Low impact modifications are provided.
- Positive teaching style with cues.
- Diverse exercises targeting the full body.
- Unique take on functional fitness.
Hourglass Program by Olivia Lawson
Focusing on body recomposition, this six week program has a comprehensive approach to fitness, with strength workouts paired with Pilates inspired sessions and low impact cardio. If you want to try strength training with some variety, Hourglass is a perfect way to start your journey. I especially love Olivia's standing workouts for their accessibility if you struggle with spinal issues. The Hourglass program is still ongoing and can be found here.
- Low impact cardio and strength training routines.
- Clear editing with next exercise previewed on screen.
- Diverse workouts thorough the program.
- Many all standing routines available.
Sophie from Gains by Brains has been releasing her first free program on her YouTube channel. Consisting of one functional day, one lower body session, two ab sessions and one cardio session per week, this program is focused on helping reaching aesthetic and muscle building goals by body recomposition. Many sessions require no equipment, so it's a great way to stay consistent without needing weights. The ARC I program is still ongoing and can be found here.
- Comprehensive approach to fitness with increasing difficulty.
- Clear editing with next exercise previewed on screen.
- Many no equipment workouts available, ideal for traveling.
- Focus on strengthening the core with deep core exercises.
Upper Body and Core Workout with Weights by Marie Steffen
Marie's low impact workouts have quickly become one of my favorites. Only requiring a pair of light dumbbells and a mat, this workout can feel just as effective as a regular lifting day. Seamlessly integrating strength training with Pilates and yoga inspired moves, the core is working overtime in this seemingly simple routine.
- Low impact, high intensity moves to test coordination and stability.
- Clear editing with written cues and next exercise previewed on screen.
- Minimal equipment.
- Creative compound moves to engage the target areas.
The "Wobbly" Workout for a Solid Core by Flow with Mira
If you want to challenge your core and stability in a non traditional way, this workout uses a yoga block and a Pilates ball to test your balance and force your core to activate. By creating an unstable foundation, dormant deep core muscles are activated to compensate, something that regular abs exercises won't achieve. The emphasis on mind body connection is important too, using these simple props to awaken the connection to your muscles.
Low impact workout.
Fully guided with vocal cues.
- Minimal props easily replaced at home (block can be replaced by a thick book and the ball can be a small pillow or plushie)
- Easily engage deep core without crunches.
- Creative use of props.
Low impact workout.
Fully guided with vocal cues.
Morning Mobility: Start your day right by Julia Reppel
These days I love to train mobility at the end of my workouts and Julia's sessions are some of favorites. This recent 20 minute routine is excellent to start the day and release all the stiffness from sleeping. Follow along soft yet precise movements to awaken the muscles and open up the hips and back, feel dynamic and renewed by the end of the video.
- Low impact routine.
- Clear editing with next move previewed on screen.
- Dynamic movements for full body mobility.
- Easy to follow for beginners.
- Low impact routine.
- Clear editing with next move previewed on screen.
- Dynamic movements for full body mobility.
- Easy to follow for beginners.
0 comments:
Post a Comment