Intermediate August Calendar
Kourtney's Intermediate curated workout calendar for the month of August.
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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Saturday - 8/2 - Upper Body Burn
Strengthen and tone the muscles around the shoulder girdle in this (low back friendly) upper body series.
Props Needed: A pair of light dumbbells ~ 5 lb
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Sunday - 8/3 - Neck Relief
In addition to mobilizing and strengthening the shoulder girdle, releasing and learning to lengthen the muscles in the back of the neck can be a helpful took in improving posture and neck tension.
Props Needed: A yoga block (or two coffee table books) and a pair of yoga tune up balls.
Level: Al...
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Monday - 8/4 - NEW! - Around The World Glutes
A classic Kourtney glute series to tone the tush and improve posture and spinal alignment.
Pregnancy safe (Kourtney filmed this workout at 9 months pregnant).
Props Needed: A 5lb dumbbell and (an optional) yoga block
Level: All levels
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Tuesday - 8/5 - Core Stability & Strength
A series to create core stability, spinal mobility, and 360 degree strength in the torso.
Prenatal safe (Kourtney filmed this workout at 19 weeks pregnant).
Props Needed: A Pilates ball and a light resistance band
Level: All levels
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Wednesday - 8/6 - Gliding Inner & Outer Thighs
Target the inner and outer thighs in this half standing, half kneeling series that is "neutral spine" safe for those with sensitive lower backs.
Props Needed: 1 light resistance band and 1 slider disk
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Thursday - 8/7 - Glutes & Planks
Begin with isolated glute work using a dumbbell and then finish with plank intervals.
Props Needed: Two 5 lb weights and a pair of sliding disks
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Friday - 8/8 - Upper Body Burn
Strengthen the biceps, triceps, shoulders, and posture muscles of the mid back.
Props Needed: A pair of light (and optional extra light) free weights (Kourtney is using 2lb and 5lb)
Prenatal safe (Kourtney filmed this workout in her first trimester)
Level: All levels
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Saturday - 8/9 - Inner Thighs For Deep Core 2
Activate the inner thighs to connect deeper to the pelvic floor and lower abs in this core focused series.
Props Needed: None
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Sunday - 8/10 - Foam Rolling For Tight IT Band/ Lateral Knee Pain
Most people have tight IT bands. But, instead of rolling directly on the band of connective tissue itself, I'll take you through a few better spots to roll to reduce IT band pain.
Props Needed: Foam Roller
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Monday - 8/11 - Playing With Blocks
Enjoy this creative, challenging, and fun full body workout using 2 yoga blocks.
Props Needed: 2 yoga blocks
Level: Advanced
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Tuesday - 8/12 - Perky Peach
A short and sweet glute series that targets mostly the glute medius and minimus ie the two outer upper glute muscles that give the tush its rounded "peach" shape.
Props Needed: None
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Wednesday - 8/13 - Banded Full Body
A full body workout focusing on unilateral movements to target stabilizer muscles and improve balance.
Prenatal safe (Kourtney filmed this workout at 16 weeks pregnant).
Props Needed: An (optional) light weighted resistance band
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Thursday - 8/14 - Around The World Planks
A "quickie" plank series to target the entire body with emphasis on the 360 degrees around the trunk. Finish with a cardio burst.
Props Needed: None
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Friday - 8/15 - Full Body Fire
A fiery full body series to challenge you to push past the burn and get those muscles shakin'.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball and pair of sliders
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Saturday - 8/16 - Bodyweight Arms
Target the muscles of the upper body including the biceps, triceps, lats, and mid back using only your own body weight.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels
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Sunday - 8/17 - Diaphragmatic Breathing
Optimal breathing mechanics is the foundation of true and lasting core strength. It's also the first step to mobilizing the rib cage and facet joints of the spine. Learn how to "360 breathe" by maximizing the mobility of your thoracic spine while waking up your deep core muscles through slow, cle...
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Monday - 8/18 - NEW! - Posture Training
A quickie upper body "posture reset" series to target both the big movers and the small stabilizers.
Pregnancy safe (Kourtney filmed this workout at 9 months pregnant).
Props Needed: An extra light or light resistance band
Level: All levels
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Tuesday - 8/19 - Block Party
A "block" party for the entire body including glutes, deep core, and triceps.
Prenatal safe (Kourtney filmed this workout in her second trimester).
Props Needed: 2 yoga blocks (substitute with a few coffee table books)
Level: All levels
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Wednesday - 8/20 - Quickie Inner Outer Thigh Series
Kourtney's current favorite series to train the adductors and abductors as well as the deep core.
Props Needed: A bench (or chair) and optional ankle weights
Level: All levels
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Thursday - 8/21 - Lower Ab Fundamentals
Learn how to optimally engage the lower abs by connecting to your pelvic floor and to your breath.
Props Needed: Pilates ball (substitute with a firm, small pillow)
Level: 1 Intermediate
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Friday - 8/22 - Joe Pilates' Original Classical Mat
Ever wondered what Joseph Pilates original mat work was when he created the Pilates method? This is it. This full body series will have your heart pumping and your body moving in all different planes of motions while performing the exact order of exercises that Joe Pilates dreamed up in his metho...
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Saturday - 8/23 - Posterior Party
A party for your posterior chain including the glutes, hamstrings, and inner and outer thighs.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball and a medium resistance band
Level: 2 Advanced
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Sunday - 8/24 - Juicy Joints
A mobility series to lubricate all joints, namely the hips and facet joints of the spine.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels
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Monday - 8/25 - Length For Strength
Create a long and strong physique in this full body workout focusing on eccentric muscle contractions. Eccentric training has the power to improve flexibility, increase strength, and prevent injuries by better supporting joints.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball and a pair of sliding disks
Level: In...