Intermediate September Calendar
Kourtney's Intermediate curated workout calendar for this month.
These routines are carefully designed to target and tone muscles in a slightly different way each day, ensuring that no muscle group is under worked or over worked.
Feel free to follow these weekly calendars or you can mix and match from the entire library of workouts. If you're looking to focus on something specific, visit the Specialty Programs category.
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Monday 9/8 - Full Body Strong
A strength training focused full body series using optional free weights to build type 2 muscle fibers.
Prenatal safe (Kourtney filmed this workout at 15 weeks pregnant).
Props Needed: Optional 5-8 lb free weights (can also be done with bodyweight)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Tuesday 9/9 - Core Connections
A bodyweight series to train all muscles in the core as well as prioritze connecting the limbs to the trunk through the hip and shoulder girdle.
Props Needed: None
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Wednesday 9/10 - Toned Arms For Better Posture
Train the back of the arms and mid back muscles to create tone and definition in the upper body while improving posture and spinal health.
Props Needed: A set of light dumbbells (5lb and 2 lb)
Level: All levels
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Thursday 9/11 - Full Body Tone
Think beginner classes are easy? Think again. Enjoy this full body workout designed to get your muscles shaking in a safe, but very effective way.
Props Needed: A Pilates ring
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
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Friday 9/12 - Core Crusher
A deeply connective core series focusing on the front line of the body as well as defining the waistline and getting the blood pumping.
Props Needed: Pilates Ball
Level: 1 Intermediate
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Saturday 9/13 - Maximum Glutes
Train and tone the glute maximus by optimizing hip extension in this (wrist friendly) lower body series.
Props Needed: 2 yoga blocks (substitute with coffee table books) and an (optional) pair of 1-3 lb ankle weights
Level: Intermediate
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Sunday 9/14 - Diaphragm Reset
Learning to release the diaphragm can improve breathing function, relax the neck and shoulders, and physiologically reset the nervous system.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball
Level: All levels
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Monday 9/15 - Pilates Strength
A full body Pilates + Strength workout that is sure to get your heart rate up and your muscles shaking. There are options for both Intermediate and Advanced students.
Props Needed: A bench or sturdy chair
Level: Intermediate/ Advanced
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Tuesday 9/16 - Inner Thighs For Deep Core
Practice using inner thigh engagement to kinect deeper to the pelvic floor and deep core system.
Props Needed: Pilates ring
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Wednesday 9/17 - Ballet Barre Legs And Planks
A ballet barre inspired lower body workout focusing on the inner thighs and glutes. Finish with a series of elevated planks.
Props Needed: Sliders and a chair
Level: Intermediate
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Thursday 9/18 - Posture Practice
The seratus anterior is the most important muscle to train to alleviate neck pain and improve shoulder mechanics. Practice finding the "scoop" in this upper body workout to help turn on this essential muscle.
Props Needed: A pair of gliders
Level: All levels
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Friday 9/19 - Low Back Friendly Full Body
A full body workout that is gentle on the lower back. We stay mostly in a neutral spine position, which is the safest position for the lower back, while playing with some gentle flexion to improve range of motion in a safe way.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
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Saturday 9/20 - Proud Posture
Improve your back health and posture by training the deep back arm line and create definition in the mid back and the back of the arms in the process.
Props Needed: 1 long resistance band
Level: All levels
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Sunday 9/21 - Full Body Foam Roll
Using a high density foam roller (or any roller you have), work all the way up the entire body to help release tension, improve circulation, and correct imbalance.
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Monday - 9/22 - Lower Body Strength
A strength focused series that targets the big movers of the legs and glutes as well as the deep stabilizers in the hips.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball, a pair of 5lb weights, and a slider disk (substitute with a wash cloth on hardwood surface)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Tuesday - 9/23 - Inner Thigh Kore Kinection
Kinect to the inner thighs and pelvic floor in this core focused series using the beloved ball.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball
Level: All levels
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Wednesday - 9/24 - Unilateral Posture
Future proof your shoulders in this series that strengthens and stabilizes your shoulder girdle in a safe and effective way.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Props: 1 Long light weighted resistance band
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Thursday - 9/25 - Rest In Peach
A spicy glute focused workout using an (optional) resistance band for extra heat.
Props Needed: A light resistance band
Level: Intermediate
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Friday - 9/26 - Core Focused Full Body
A full body workout designed to help you connect deeper to your body's powerhouse with every movement.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball and pair of gliders
Level: 1 Intermediate
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Saturday - 9/27 - Waist Training
Twisting focused core workout to tone the waist and detox the body.
Props Needed: Pilates ball (substitute with a firm, small pillow)
Level: Intermediate
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Sunday - 9/28 - Neck And Shoulder Release
Release tension around the shoulder girdle and neck.
Props Needed: A small massage ball such as a lacrosse ball, tennis ball, or yoga tune up ball.