Finding the time in a busy work day to get your butt to the gym can be a challenge, trust me I know. I am one of those people that will use every excuse in the book, “I am tired”, “I have too much work to do”, “I will just eat really healthy and then I don’t have to work out.” Literally every excuse.
Alas, the little countdown in my phone reminded me that my Yacht Week in Greece is less than 150 days away. I know that may seem like a long time, but as the old saying goes “summer bodies are made in the winter” and winter is over, we are now in spring and my summer body is not even close to being made.
That is why I was so excited to discover Keller Rose Fitness. A Pilates passed fitness where you don’t even have to leave the house. The workout comes straight to you in the form of a downloaded file on your computer. No more excuses!
So what is Keller Rose Curve Builder Workout? Well basically Katrina Brodsky and her Pilates teacher Katie Rayle joined dynamic forces to come up with a four different daily workouts that are designed to take Pilates out of the studio and on to a mat wherever you are. The workouts are designed to elongate muscles, improve tone, and enhance natural curves (and if you have seen Katrina’s Instagram page you know this is the truth).
Besides loving the fact that I could get these workouts done from home, I also loved the fact that they didn’t require a lot. All that was needed was a resistance band and a yoga mat. Another positive of this workout is the fact that it is so low impact. I love to run, but it is nice to mix up my running with a workout that is a little easier on my body so that I can avoid injuries
I am not going to lie, when I first downloaded this workout handbook I was a little skeptical. I was curious to how challenging the workouts would be, and if the handbook would give you enough direction to make sure you were doing the exercises correctly.
As soon as I finished the first workout the only question I had was why had I not discovered this work out sooner! Not only does the file give you a detailed explanation of how to do each exercises correctly (along with a picture for those who are extra coordinated like myself) but it was also super challenging and I definitely felt the burn through every muscle.
I have done a million squats and lunges in my life, but this workout is completely different. The added strain of the resistance band makes each lunge, each reach, each lift that much more of a work-out.
Workout #1: Standing Series
The first workout is the standing series. A heavy focus on exercises like lunges and squats, but with the added resistance band you are also working your arms, and with the movements you have to keep your abs tight for balance.
Workout #2 The Side Lying Series: These workouts stem from your hips, but with planks, arm raises, and leg swipes, once again your entire body is being put to work. My whole body was shaking after these exercises. You will definitely feel the burn in those abs. Hello incoming six pack!
Workout #3 Booty Series (Personal Fav): With hamstring curls and leg kicks, your butt is really being put to the test, but with the added resistance band your booty is working that much harder. My legs were shaking after just a few reps.
Workout #4 Power Series:
The last workout is the power series, where you are not only working your body but also your mind by adding various movements to the different exercises to make sure that you are constantly focused on your body. I really loved this one because it forced me to forget about any outside forces and just focus on my workout. It incorporates familiar moves like the downward dog but there is always a twist to it.
I highly recommend this workout for anyone who doesn’t have the time to get out to the gym, who is looking for a low impact workout, who enjoys pilates, and who is looking to tone the muscles but doesn’t want to use heavy weights.
I am obsessed with Keller Rose Fitness after just a few days and I cannot wait to share my results with you. Yacht Week I am coming for you in my itty bitty yellow polka dot bikini.
