An athletic, lower body focused workout that mimics the heavy lifting we do throughout the day from kids, groceries, boxes, etc. This workout targets our primary movers, while still emphasizing the ever important Pilates principles of deep core activation and breath.
Props Needed: A set of dumbbells- either 5-8 lbs each.
Level: Advanced
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