Get your step count in your own living room with this fun, low-impact walking workout. Step the equivalent of 2,500 steps or 2km.

And if you're feeling extra spicy put on a weighted vest for extra calorie-burn and added bone-building.
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Get your heart rate and train those abs in this all-standing low impact cardio and ab workout. It's only 20-minutes long and all you need is access to a wall for one of the exercises.

Tools: nothing

On Day 1 of the 7-Day introduction to Qi Gong series, we will be working on the basics of the basics. How to do a Qi Gong stance, how to do basic abdominal breathing, and how to get rid of all the negative energies in your body.

Day 2 of the 7-Day introduction to Qi Gong Series. After learning how to release all the negative energies out of your body yesterday, we will learn how to absorb clean and positive energy from the surroundings. We will also review all the movements from yesterday’s class.

Day 3 of the 7-Day introduction to Qi Gong Series. Building on the last two days, we continue to learn new movements of the basic Qi Gong routine. One of the new movements today is mobilizing the spine. The spine is a huge energy channel that is often being neglected. Activating it can provide hu...

Day 4 of the 7-Day introduction to Qi Gong Series. Most energy channels in our bodies are vertical. And today we will be learning how to activate the only horizontal energy channel. This energy channel connects all other channels in our bodies. Once activated we can improve the circulation of our...

Day 5 of the 7-Day introduction to Qi Gong Series. Today will be the last day learning new movements. Besides reviewing what has been taught in the past 4 days, we will learn 3 new movements to complete this basic Qi Gong routine. We will be learning one of the most important movements that allow...

Day 6 of the 7-Day introduction to Qi Gong Series. In this video Alex will review all movements of this basic Qi Gong routine. He will also be explaining some finer details of each movement that he has not mentioned previously.

Day 7 of the 7-Day introduction to Qi Gong Series. On the last day of the 7-Day introduction to Qi Gong course, Alex will lead you to do the whole routine without any instructions. The reason is so you can follow, but at the same time focus internally on your breathing and movements. The goal is ...

Who gets stressed? Answer: we all do. When stress and external resistance are applied to any living cell, there is potential for growth and adaptation. However, the key is recovery - completion of the stress cycle.

Experience why yoga, breathwork, and meditation are top recommendations for reco...

If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia then you know how hard it is to do a full Pilates workout. Because of the forward flexion most Pilates mat-work has it makes it impossible for someone with osteoporosis to enjoy a full class. For this workout, you will move through a variety of Pilates postu...

Day 1: Let’s Begin! In this video, we will start with an overview of what optimal posture is and work through a short series to help develop the muscle activation needed for maintaining this in the body.

We’ll use a block and the wall for feedback in this one.

Day 3: The focus of the class is to free up any restriction around the spine, the musculature of the spine and its attachments. After this practice, you may find it easier to find a more optimal posture with less restriction in the way!

The only props you’ll need are yourself and your mat.

Day 4: Let’s explore ribcage positioning in regards to posture. In order to move energy and ourselves effectively, we need to maintain the ribcage over the pelvis in movement and our daily life. In this class, we’ll utilize our core to help us keep this optimal positioning in our movement as we a...

Day 5: Rounded shoulders are a very common issue in sub-optimal posture. This positioning not only affects movement but has a negative impact on our energy as well. Let’s fix the issue in this class! You can expect to release the front of the chest and shoulders and strengthen the upper back to h...

Day 6: Release and retrain the muscles in the neck to not only feel better but to find better posture! Strengthen the deep cervical flexors and release the back of the neck and upper back. Find optimal positioning in common movements and then maintain it in our practice together.

You’ll need a ...

Putting it together! Yay! You made it. Let’s put it all together now in this practice. You’ll see bits and pieces from days 1-6 in this class. Expect a little more challenge but modify as you need.

You’ll need a block and your mat for this class.

Day 2: It’s all about the pelvis and the hips in this class. Discover how the pelvis tilts and how to hold it steady. Feel the difference when the pelvis moves versus when the hips move and train it in this mini practice.

You’ll need a block for this one.

Day 1: Give your SI joint and low back some relief with this video. We begin with a gentle pelvis-reset sequence of six moves to reset your pelvis and SI joint.

From there I'll guide you through a mobility flow for your hips, thoracic spine and quadratus lumborum (which can get overactive and c...

In this practice, we address the common imbalances that lead to low back pain with compassion and mindfulness.

Have a folded towel or blanket, a cushion, or a block nearby for seated postures. A bolster, or couch cushion, might also be helpful but not necessary. A chair nearby is also recommend...

New or newish to Pilates? Train your hips and booty and learn the proper posture and cueing with this beginner’s class.

Added bonus: this workout is entirely on the mat as well, with no up and down exercises.

Tools: Mat and small ball (optional)

There is more than one way to express love and gratitude to yourself. Taking the time to reconnect and truly do what feels good is a radical expression of self-love. Listening to the body’s cues and moving mindfully gives our body’s the message that we are on the same team.

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You will not be putting pressure on your knees or doing any lunges or squats in this workout. Your body will feel the work and your knees will be happy throughout! Perfect for anyone with or without knee pain.

Tools: Mat, fit loop (booty band), small ball

This workout is safe for those who have osteopenia or osteoporosis. A low-impact workout challenging your core, legs, booty and balance. For the entire workout, we avoid spinal flexion (a no-no for osteoporosis), while lengthening the body to help with better posture.

Equipment needed: Mat, Boo...