Living Happy Living Strong

Equipment:  mat, resistance bands, bungee cords. Workout:   3 sets: 45 secs on: 15 secs off 1. Worlds Greatest stretch 2. Bungee Pulls 3. Backwards Bungee Pulls 4. Squat Walks Forward 5. Squat Walks Backward 6. Squat Walks Lateral World's Greatest Stretch: Lunge forward and set your hands down in a plank position. Rotate your arm (same side as the leg that you lunged with) up to the sky. Bring your elbow down to the mat. As you stand back up, stretch your hamstrings in a split position, sliding backward. You should feel a pul behind your knees and quads.  Bungee Pulls: Loop your bungee cord around a pole or tree. Step back until you feel that you are being lightly pulled forward by the cord. Bend your knees at 45 deg. and pull the cord to the side of your body. Hold. Alternate arms.  Backward Bungee Pulls : Same as Bungee Pulls, but you turn away from the pole and extend with your triceps.  Squat Walks: Place your resistance band above your knees. (you can place the band under the

Let's get started LHLStrong Fam!!! Equipment (optional) : mat, resistance band Workout: Warm-up:  Jump in place                                                            60 Seconds The workout:       15 Lunges on each side (30 total) Start by standing up tall. Step forward with one foot until your leg reaches a 90-degree angle.  Lift your front   lunging   leg to return to the starting position. 15 Pushups Get down on all fours, placing your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Straighten your arms and legs. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor. Pause, then push yourself back up. Repeat. 15 Resistance Crunches Lie down on your back. Place the band under your knees. Bend your knees and place your arms across your chest. Contract your abs and inhale.  Exhale and lift your upper body, keeping your head and neck relaxed. As you lift, pulse your legs to create a stable tension in your quads and glutes. Inhale and return to the starting position. 15 Full Situp

  Well hello there summer! Here's a fun fact: In the U.S. the summer season starts June 20, 2021. I KNOW that many of you will be sitting by the pool a little while before that 😅 (or at least I know I will). Now at LHLS Fitness, we will be releasing a new summer challenge. On the  LHLS Fitness: Summer Challenge page , you will find a meal plan and workout calendar for the two weeks. I hope you find this fun and encouraging as we make our way into the new season.