REDEFINELENSES

As a teenager track and field athlete back in the day, long distance running was one of those extremely frightening things I would always beg my coach to leave me out of. I remember the first time I was supposed to do a 1500m race, I literally didn’t sleep the two nights before the race. I was terrified at the thought of having to do long distance running. In hindsight, this fear was completely ridiculous, I mean, all I had to do was run, thats all. A few years down the line, I finally overcame my “fear or running” and on any given day, I go for a casual 8…

This is a great workout to make your core stronger and even though it was never one of my favourite exercises, the stronger I get, the more I like the challenge of being able to do more reps. Try to make your elbows and knees reach, not literally because you aren’t a contorsionist (or maybe you are?), just get them as close as possible, hold for a second or two and repeat 10 times if you can. do 3 sets of 10 reps (or start with 5 reps if you are a beginner) Trying to tone my shoulders is a constant work in progress, so I try to do all…

-3 sets of 12 reps on each leg. Try to keep your bottom lifted the whole time and tighten the glutes while you are lifting each leg. -3 sets of 15 reps each. Think of this exercise as the plank version of a simple jumping jack but on a plank position. Try to keep your hips engaged (do not sag them down), that way you are also working your core. -3 reps of 10 lunges on each leg (20 in total per set). This is a crossover lunge which is basically a variation of a normal lunge but crossing your legs side to side. Amazing workout for your hamstrings and glutes!…