One Move To Hot Legs

 

 

When we are on that quest for our ideal body we are always on the hunt for the quickest yet most effective move out there.  Lets face it, we are moms and our lives are nutty! And lets be realistic, it is a natural given that a cover girl look will not happen with one move nor a diet filled with emotionally sought after desserts.  Not to mention, we must also realize the fact that we are individuals and we need to find our personal sexy, not someone else’s.  So with that, allow me to introduce my favorite one move to hot legs.

How to properly perform the Curtsy Lunge:

• Begin with your feet hip width apart, hands on hips.
• Step your left foot back, just as you would with a typical backwards lunge.  The difference is that you will be crossing that foot over to the opposite side of your right foot.
• Bending knees and lowering your hips, bring your right thigh to a parallel position to the ground.  Be sure to keep your chest out and up, shoulders back and down. (Yes, you hear this all the time, but I must be consistent and say it: do not let your knees cross beyond your toes.  If I had a dollar for every time a trainer said that one!)
• Return back to the starting position and repeat for 12-15 repetitions per leg.

Advanced exercisers can challenge themselves by holding weights and also incorporating upper body movements as well.  These would be such moves like a bicep curl or a shoulder press.  Always begin with a lower weight until you are comfortable with your balance, too.

 

 

To keep us all safe, be sure that you are free of any knee problems before adding this exercise into your routine.  Ok?

 

 

I love this move because I can feel it all over my legs, my butt and even a bit within my abdominal wall since it’s engagement, is just a normal part of keeping balance.  The next day I typically feel it on the outer area of my thighs, that area that forms a beautiful teardrop look in your legs.  I love that! Although this is usually grouped with other leg moves I honestly can say that I love this move on those days when I truly do not have the 30-60 minutes required for a complete sweat fest workout.

But wait! There is more to this equation of hot legs!

Another important part toward getting those hot legs you desire is proper nutrition.  So on leg days, (or any workout day!) I love my smoothies for a recovery meal.  This one in particular is full of antioxidants which are essential for those exercise days.  Even though exercise is a good thing, it is still damaging to our bodies through oxidative stress.  So power-up with this pretty purple smoothie and be sure to drop back by for yet another, one move to hot legs, next week!