What’s up guys?!?

With Summer in full swing + the humidity at all time high here in Philly, I’m all about those quick + effective workouts. I’ve been getting more runs in either early in the morning before taking clients before it gets too hot.

But what I’ve been really loving is my new Victorem Hip Booty Bands. They are a totally game changer for lower body workouts + helping glute activation before runs. These bands come in low, medium + high levels of resistance + I got the Printed Bands where I got all 3 levels. They have tons of options + they are in super cute colors. They are comfortable + don’t slide or roll up like how the mini bands sometimes do (not knocking them because I love them as well) during intense workouts. The bands came with a mesh bag, making it easy to add to your gym bag to go to the gym or outdoor class. If you are in need of grabbing a solid set of Hip Booty Bands, Victeorem is the way to go. Head over to Victorem + use my code MARATHONS10 to save 10% off. Don’t wait on this, this deal is good until September 19th.

Alright…. Let’s get to the good stuff… The Workout!

Victorem Bands Lower Body Circuits

Circuit 1: Band at Knees 3 Sets

• Hip Thrusts with Abduction 12 Reps to 10 Pulses

  • Shoulders on a bench, chair, elevated surface. Abduction is pushing your knees out while keeping tension on the band. Pulse like normal Hip Thrusts

• Sit Ups 10-12 Reps

  • Arms at chest height with bank on flat surface and with knees bents, feet flat. Sit up keeping your eyes + chin up. Can extend your legs out long to make it less difficulty or bring feet closer to glutes to make it more difficult.

• Plank Jacks 30 Seconds

  • Forearm or High Plank position, hop feet out wide + back in. Can tap the foot out, alternating sides.

Circuit 2: Band at Knees 3 Sets

• In Out Squats - Right Side 10-12 Reps

  • Start in Narrow Squat position, step Right Leg out to a Wide Squat, then step back in to Narrow Squat stance.

• Side Shuffles 30-40 Seconds

  • Stay low in Squat position + shuffle 3 times to the Right then 3 times to the Left, Stand to Reset + complete for 30-40 seconds.

• In Out Squats - Left Side 10-12 Reps

  • Start in Narrow Squat position, step Left Leg out to a Wide Squat, then step back in to Narrow Squat stance.

• Side Shuffles 30-40 Seconds

  • Stay low in Squat position + shuffle 3 times to the Right then 3 times to the Left, Stand to Reset + complete for 30-40 seconds.

Circuit 3: Band at Knees 3 Sets

• Stationary Lunge to Single Leg Deadlift Right Leg 10-12 Reps

  • Right Leg in Front Lunge, lift Left Foot off the ground to a Single Leg Deadlift. You can tap your Left Toe to the ground or completely off the ground, whatever feels more comfortable. Take your time.

• Tempo Squats - 3 second Down, 1 second Up 10 Reps to 10 Jump Squats

  • Find your Squat position, hip distance apart. Lower down taking 3 seconds on the way down + 1 second on the way up. Complete 10 Reps before taking it to 10 Jump Squats. Build up that lactic acid, girl!

• Stationary Lunge to Single Leg Deadlift Left Leg 10-12 Reps

  • Left Leg in Front Lunge, lift Right Foot off the ground to a Single Leg Deadlift. You can tap your Right Toe to the ground or completely off the ground, whatever feels more comfortable. Take your time.

Complete each circuit 3 times through, resting 1 minute in between sets + circuits. New to working out or short on time? Complete each circuit 2 times through. Make it work for you!! Add longer rests if you need + don’t forget to hydrate between sets. Small sips! Don’t forget to warm up + cool down. Want to see my favorite warm ups + cool downs? LMK!!

This workout is a totally burner! Do you want to see a full workout video with the exercises? Drop me a comment + I’ll make it happen!

See you at the next workout,

~ Hallie