With just four days until October 31st, I’m getting pretty excited! Since I love a theme, I thought I’d give you some new Halloween workout moves to bust out this week….and since my October goal was Pilates, we’ll go with that! Do these creepy-titled moves to feel toned and ready for all the pantsless fun on Saturday night.
Warm up. Go to YouTube and put on the “Thriller” video. Dance like a zombie for the entire song. Seriously. It’s a 10 minute video….your heart rate will be up by the end of it!
The Saw. Sit on your butt, legs out to either side in a V, back straight, and arms extended out to your sides. Twist your spine to the left, then lean forward and “saw” off your left big toe with your right hand. Return to center and repeat on the other side.
The Neck Pull. Sit on your butt with your legs hip-distance apart. Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor. Put your hands at the base of your neck (like you would in a crunch). Exhale and lean back a few inches, inhale and hold, exhale and pull yourself up and then forward a few inches. Inhale and return to start position.
The Spine Twist. Sit on your butt, legs extended in front of you. Extend your arms out to the sides, keeping them even with your shoulders, palms facing down. Sit nice and tall! The movement is a two-part pulse where you exhale to twist halfway, and then exhale again as you turn a little further. Inhale and return to center.
The Jack Knife. Rest on your back with your legs extended in front of you and your arms resting at your sides. Place your palms flat on the ground. Exhale, point your toes and lift your legs straight off of the floor. Use a slow, controlled motion to lift your legs up. Keep them straight as you lift up to the ceiling and then overhead. As you bring your legs overhead, pick your hips up off of the floor until your hips are stacked above your shoulders. Use your back and abs to hold your core steady. Hold this position for an inhale and an exhale; then slowly reverse.
The Scissors. Lay on your back with your legs extended in front of you, toes pointed. Pull your belly button in toward your spine and lift your legs a couple inches off the floor. Move your left leg toward your head while you keep your right leg extended. Switch. (Your legs will resemble scissors.)
The only thing scary is how good you’ll look!
.jpg)
