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And that doesn’t mean every day needs to be anintense workoutsession.
Katie Thompson
Instead of putting on your usual go-to gym mix, consider a chill playlist that will help you unwind.
But if you’re looking for a bit more structure, we’ve created a suggested workout below.
Complete 10-12 breaths of each.
Do the circuit 1-2 times.
When she’s not teaching, she enjoys a variety of dance classes and jogging in the park.
Engage your core to press your low back to the floor.
Lift your hips, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Hold here and lift your right foot off the floor, extending your right leg straight.
Continue to march, alternating sides.
With your hands at your sides, your fingertips should come close to grazing your heels.
Engage your core to press your low back against the floor.
From this position, lift your right foot off the floor and extend your leg.
Slowly lower your hips back to the floor.
Do all of the reps on one side, then repeat on the other.
Remember: This is a strength move, not a flexibility exercise.
Lower your knee to the starting position and repeat.
Do all the reps on one side, then repeat on the other.
Bring your foot back, and pull your knee forward aiming to tap your right upper arm.
Hinge, bending at the hip, and swoop down with straight arms tracing the length of your leg.
Stand, keeping your arms straight and bringing your hands overhead, before lowering them to your side.
Now step forward with the other foot and repeat on the other side.
Continue to alternate sides, flowing through the movement at your own pace.
With your core engaged, lean to the right, hinging at the hip and sending your hips back.
Bend your right knee, and keep your left leg perfectly straight so you sink into a lateral lunge.