winter challenge

week two!

 

Yay guys - already 1 week done!

How did you go fitting in your classes?

Which one was your favourite?

For Week 2, we’ve got some awesome new classes, as well as some of last week’s classes popping up to be repeated.

And this week, I’ve got a $50 bodyBEgood voucher to give away for my favourite social media post (details about this in the Week Two email) - so check it out, and don’t forget to tag @bodybegood!

 
 

classes

Monday

To start our week, choose between a dynamic chair-based class with Emma, or focus on your Guns & Buns with Ellen!

 
 

Chair Up

  • 20 mins, pregnancy friendly, but not easy!

  • You’ll need a sturdy chair

  • Moderate intensity

 

or

Guns & buns

  • 30 mins, floor-based, strong focus on core.

  • Moderate level.

  • Not suitable for pregnancy or early postpartum

  • Hand weights required.

 
 
 

TUESDAY

For Tuesday, I want you to repeat our Legs Alive from last week, or, push yourself a little harder and join Gemma for Lovely Legs!

legs alive

  • This 15 min class is back for a second week!

  • This time, see if you can lean forwards a little more, and sink a little lower, to really increase the burn and effectiveness of this class!

  • Suitable for Pregnancy, except if you have pelvic or groin pain (as there’s lots of single leg standing, so please avoid!).

  • Equipment: small ball or pillow.

 

or

 

lovely legs 1.0

  • 20 minutes, high intensity session, no equipment needed.

  • Squats, lunges, and even some jumps!

  • Not suitable for pregnancy

 
 

wednesday

Choose between a flowing, thoughtful session with Ellen, or a classical Mat Pilates class with Kirst.

Mindful movement

  • A lovely, flowing 30 minute session with Ellen, packed with stretching, strength, & mindful movement.

  • Suitable for everyone, pregnancy safe.

 

or

 

30 minute mat

  • As the title says, 30 minutes of classic Mat Pilates exercises with Kirsty

  • No equipment needed, suitable for all levels, but not for pregnancy.

 
 

thursday

A mid week rest day, to recharge the batteries, rest, or squeeze in a class that you haven’t gotten to yet!

friday

Kirsty is back with her band for a progression of last week’s class!

 

Booty band 2.0

  • 19 minutes, slow pace but moderate intensity. Suitable for all levels, including pregnancy.

  • Equipment: booty band/loop band/theraband tied in a loop

 
 
 

saturday

For your Saturday, spend 30 minutes with Emma revisiting last week’s basics, or join Ellen to give your hips some love!

 

body basics

  • For your 2nd run through of this Basics session, take note of whether it feels different, and what feels a bit easier!

  • No equipment, low level intensity

 

or

 

happy hips

  • Ellen focuses on waking up deep hip stabilisers, and improving your balance and control, in this slow and steady hip-focused class

  • 30 mins, low level, but not suitable for pregnancy

 
 
 
 

sunday

Your choice today: a beautiful stretching session with Emma, or Gemma’s Cool Core follow up! Or, team them up and do both 👌🏻.

 
 

Stretch it 1.0

  • 25 minutes, low intensity, suitable for pregnancy and all levels.

  • No equipment needed.

  • Focus is on stretching through hips, chest, and spine.

or

cool core 2.0

  • 15 minutes, moderate to high intensity.

  • Not suitable for pregnancy or early postpartum.

  • No equipment needed. Can be repeated.

  • May leave your abs on fire!

 
 

Please get in touch if you have any questions or problems this week, and I hope you LOVE this challenge!

Emma xx