Theraband Workout

• Fitness
• How-To

Seated Rows–sit tall legs straight out in front of you, wrap the band around your feet. Hold the band in both hands palms facing each other and pull your elbows straight back to your sides. Imagine squeezing a grapefruit between your shoulder blades. Repeat 15-20 reps.

One Arm Row with a Twist–hold both ends of the band in your right hand palm facing the body. Pull the band back elbow alongside your waist and twist to the right. Repeat 15-20 reps.

High Rows–turn palms to face the floor holding an end of the theraband in each hand pull the elbows up and back towards shoulder height. (Like you’re on a rowing machine). 15-20 reps.

Biceps Curls–turn palms upright lift elbows to shoulder height, lean back and engage your abs as you perform 15-20 curls.

One Arm Triceps Extension–take one end if the band behind your back, hold the other end above your head with your elbow bent back. Extend the arm to the ceiling and back to start for triceps extensions. Repeat 15-20 reps. (I like to do this seated cross legged.)

Single Leg Circles--lie down and lace the band around your right foot, do single leg circles 8 in each direction.  Hamstring Extensions–next, lower and lift the leg straight up and down 10 times. Hamstring and Inner/Outer Thigh Stretch–then, stretch the leg forward and to each side (open right for inner thigh, cross to the left for outer thigh and IT band).  Repeat on the left leg. Hundreds–take the band underneath your legs, placing the hands closely and pulling out on the band as you pump the arms up and down 5 times on an inhale, 5 times on an exhale. Repeat 10 times for the 100’s. Roll Up–holding the band overhead with your hands close (shoulder width or a bit closer) pulling out on the band, and  legs long. Slowly roll up and curl over and slowly roll down repeat 5-8 times. Pull Outs–Stay upright, keep your spine tall and arms overhead, then pull out on the band 20 times. Side Lying Kicks–lie sideways, loop band around the top foot, and lift and lower the leg 15-20 times. Side Lying Donkey Kicks–next, push in and out with the foot 15-20 times.  Outer Hip and Butt Burner–then, turn toes to the floor and push up with the heel pulsing up 20 times. Repeat with the left leg.  Kneeling Donkey Kicks–Come to all fours with the band around one foot holding ends of the band down with your hands. Push your leg straight back and bend the knee in 15-20 times. Kneeling Straight Leg Lifts–next, lift and lower the straight leg 15-20 times. Repeat with the left leg.  Remove the band, do a downward dog and a few cycles of chaturanga, updog, down dog. Walk to the front of the mat, roll up slowly and you’re done!

Kristin

Kristin McGee is a celebrity yoga and Pilates instructor in New York City. She is currently teaching yoga with Peloton. She is the star of over 100 videos, seen in several magazines and tv shows and is a spokeswoman for many brands and causes she believes in. A proud mom to three, she sure keeps herself busy!