Glutes
20 Episodes
From Queen to Destiny’s Child, the booty has been the focus of so many who’ve come before me and it’s all because your glutes are an important muscle group that needs to be strong in order for your body to feel + function well.
Strong glutes don’t just look great but are so important for our basic needs like posture + balance + keeping the rest of our body protected and pain free. The glutes play an integral part in our functional movement and show up for us to help stabilize our body when we stand up, push off to walk or run, and balance when twisting. When the glutes are weak (often from excessive sitting), we instinctively grip our butt to try to find that stabilization but that gripping manifests as low back, knee, hip flexor, and even foot pain.
This open-level series is about strengthening all of our glute muscles—from the smaller stabilizers (which are harder to activate) to the bigger outer muscles we use daily. We’ll create balance in our muscles to establish harmony, a cute booty + healthy hips, back, knees, and feet!
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06:15Episode 1
glutes engagement + activation
Episode 1
We're learning how to engage our glutes correctly so we can fire them up for strength and space in our hip joint and spine. Attention is paid to prevent ever gripping in the glutes because that leads to tension, weakness, and pain! We're all about the strong foundation so our future movements hit...
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28:18Episode 2
glorious glutes
Episode 2
An open-level class that works all sides of the glutes to create balance and support for the pelvis, spine, and knees -- essential for creating glutes strength (which we all could use more of). This is a great class to repeat often and as you progress, gradually build up the resistance.
Props: a...
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11:38Episode 3
abs + glutes // open level
Episode 3
An express class to find a deeper core connection. We'll give a lot of focus on what’s going on with your breath + pelvic floor while building strength in the core, inner thighs, and glutes.
Props: a pillow
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13:20Episode 4
release the glutes
Episode 4
Using a small ball we'll open + release tightness in our glutes which is causing hip, lower back + leg pain.
Props: a small ball (pinkie, tennis, lacrosse -- although, beware: the harder the ball, the more intense the massage)
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13:13Episode 5
a salute to glutes - xpress
Episode 5
A quick booty burn that tones + promotes strength and stability in the spine, keeping our bodies balanced + pain-free.
Prop: a pillow
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18:00Episode 6
movement for booty strength
Episode 6
A series of glute exercises to strengthen that have the added bonus of opening up the hip flexors.
Props: a mat and resistance band
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20:59Episode 7
movement for glutes strength
Episode 7
A quick 20-minute class to engage the glutes and fire up the booty
Props: a mat + yoga brick
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21:35Episode 8
abs, arms, and booty
Episode 8
This well-rounded class uses our own bodyweight to target the glutes, abs + arms and feel a deep burn.
Optional props: ankle weights
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17:41Episode 9
abs, arms, and booty
Episode 9
This well-rounded Pilates inspired mat class uses our own bodyweight to target the glutes, abs + arms and feel a deep burn.
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11:19Episode 10
stretching // glutes
Episode 10
A class to open the hips, specifically the glutes with gentle (and more advanced) stretch options available throughout.
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34:59Episode 11
pilates basics // booty burn
Episode 11
We'll review the principles of alignment because they're oh so important in making sure we get the most from our glutes (without other muscles taking over) so we get a deep boot burn.
Optional props: can be done with ankle weights as you advance
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28:44Episode 12
a salute to glutes (10.15 live class)
Episode 12
A booty class that promotes strength and stability in your spine, keeping your body balanced and pain-free
Props: a mat
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26:12Episode 13
reformer // core + glutes
Episode 13
A full body class with a focus on balancing strength between the glutes and the core.
Props: a yoga brick
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31:54Episode 14
basics with a burn // glutes
Episode 14
This is an all-levels class with simple exercises for working on your form while simultaneously getting a burn in your muscles, building awareness + strength within your body.
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20:21Episode 15
leg + booty burn
Episode 15
We're mastering the hip hinge in this class (the ability to disassociate the leg and torso at the hip) which is key to preventing low back pain. We'll go through everyday Pilates movements like squats and lunges that are key for hip hinging and also creating a deep leg + booty burn!
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24:32Episode 16
24 minute well rounded booty
Episode 16
Great for everybody! This class targets all sides of the booty (back, side, internal and external rotators) to build balance and stability in the hips.
Props: a resistance band is suggested for a deeper burn, but not required for the class!
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27:55Episode 17
well rounded booty
Episode 17
This class targets all sides of the booty (back, side, internal and external rotators) to build balance and stability in the hips.
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21:25Episode 18
21 minute well rounded booty
Episode 18
Great for everybody! This class targets all sides of the booty (back, side, internal and external rotators) to build balance and stability in the hips.
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20:48Episode 19
20 minute well rounded booty
Episode 19
This class targets all sides of the booty (back, side, internal and external rotators) to build balance and stability in the hips.
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30:24Episode 20
pilates mat // basics
Episode 20
The perfect class for anyone new to Pilates or someone wanting to improve their technique. Our movements will focus on key posture muscles (the glutes, core + upper back) to improve strength and stability.