Renew You: Sleek and Lean

Tracey Mallett
Year Released: 2006

Categories: Ballet/Barre, Pilates/Core Strength , Total Body Workouts


Setting: Very pretty outdoor setting, you'll feel relaxed as you workout. Very lush surroundings.

Music: The music is upbeat instrumentals. I recognized some of it from other instructors who have used it in their workouts.

Modifier: Broni demonstrates all modifications during the workout.

Warm Up Revitalizing Yoga:
Seated in a chair, Tracey begins with deep breaths and side bends. Body rolls will open up the spine. Rotations with pelvic twists warm up the core. To open the front of the chest you'll perform big circles with arms overhead. Next she performs a move she calls froggies which will work abs and inner thighs. Gentle stretches using the chair are also shown.

Ballet Bar:
Using the chair as a bar, Tracey begins with plies. Many variations of the plie are demonstrated. One legged moves will really tighten you legs. Repeat twice to each side. Next she'll perform some unique moves that will define your hips. Following is a fencing series (which are side lunges). Back leg lifts will help lift and define the buttocks area. Tracey also performs some side oblique crunches using the chair for stability.

Power Yoga: Broni, the modifier, uses blocks for modifications of some of the poses for beginners to yoga. The poses are done slow and deliberate for more toning benefits. You will also get a nice deep stretch for the muscles you are working. Easy to follow sequences allow anyone to participate. This segment will become a favorite for a nice quick stretch.

Abs & Buns:
Pilates inspired matwork will shape and define your abs and buns. Some moves are challenging and you'll feel it working right away.

Upper Body Sculpt:
Using your own body weight, you'll tone your upper body with specific exercises that work that area. Planks and reverse planks with tricep dips are some of the moves you'll see. A nice relaxing stretch concludes this segment.

Instructor Comments:
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DeniseR

12/30/2006