Celeb Pilates Instructor shares step-by-step exercises you can do at home and in the studio

Summer is only a few months away, and if you’re looking to get in shape, look no further. hollywood life I speak EXCLUSIVELY to the famous pilates instructor, You love Jordanwho worked with stars like vanessa hudgens, sophia bush, ashley tisdale, Y Kristin Cavallari, just to name a few. Amy has shared a step-by-step workout that will tone you up, and best of all, you can do it in the studio or in the comfort of your own home.

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Amy created the gym class, WundaBar, which Amy describes as “Pilates, reinvented.” She explained why she created WundaBar, saying, “Before WundaBar, there were two options for Pilates: Slow and Cerebral or Pound-It-Out with no methodology. WundaBar Pilates is the first to fill this gap. We combine intensity with integrity of movement in Pilates, all in our one WundaFormer – a Pilates reformer, Wunda chair, ballet barre and vaulting board all in one.

So what exactly does the training involve? “We focused on kickstarting all of your core movements, even a squat or triceps extension,” Amy revealed. “If you can activate your core with your breath, you will get more out of every exercise! Think of it this way: Instead of your legs pushing you off the ground to lift you out of a squat, inhale to lift yourself up and think LIFT instead of pushing to gain length and tone in your core as you sculpt your butt. “

WundaBar is a “full body” experience that Amy explained: “For example, if you’re doing a bicep curl, we’re talking about a triceps extension when the elbow is bent and a biceps stretch when the arm is extended. Reverse the old way of training to bring movement into the future by sharing the workload and engaging every part of your body in the party!

If you’d like to try Amy’s workout in the comfort of your own home, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Nucleus x dorsal plank

• Start with your elbows and knees on the mat.
• Hold the WundaCore Resistance Ring in your hands, palms facing in and elbows touching the mat.
• Walk one leg at a time in a plank on your forearms.
• Wunda Wisdom: Send intention into the ring as if you could narrow it down and you will feel your deep core and bottom line getting stronger all over!
• Hold for 30 seconds and add 10 seconds each time you try.

Cross leg crossed – right side

• Lie on your back and wrap the long end of the WundaCore resistance loop around your right foot, holding it in your right hand.
• Bring your left hand under the base of your head and inhale to rotate and lift your head + left shoulder blade off the mat.
• More challenge: Always keep your left leg off the mat.
• Wunda Wisdom: Focus on the left lower ribs rotating in the right inner thigh to keep the center long and create fine lines. Do not shorten and roll up to the knee.
• 12 repetitions

Lower belly + triceps lunge – right side

• Start standing with both parallel and 4 inches apart, step back with left leg only. Hold the WundaCore resistance ring in your hands behind your body at hip height. Without bending the elbows.
• Exhale and lean your torso forward as your right knee bends into a lunge. Keep the knee in line with the first and second toes and let the knee be just in front of the ankle.
• Inhale, go back to the beginning.
• Wunda Wisdom: Find your balance in your arms by extending them lengthwise (not up!) as you pull your navel up and in to keep your ribs and pelvis stacked throughout the movement.
• 12 repetitions

squat step

• Place one foot at a time on the WundaCore resistance ring and place it around the fullest part of your calves. Feet parallel.
• Stand upright with your hands on your hips and equal weight on the soles of your feet. The WundaCore resistance ring is already giving your body feedback to get you up to your waist for work!
• Exhale, fold in front of the hips and reach the long tailbone, then bend the knees to lower into a squat. Allow your knees to be just in front of your ankles as you lean into the squat.
• Inhale, come back to standing, with equal weight on feet.
• Wunda’s Wisdom: Holding the resistance ring in place guides your body to find not only your butt, but also your butt (which runs diagonally down to your waist), as well as proper alignment of your knees and lower belly .
• 12 repetitions

Lower Belly + Triceps Lunge – Left Side

• 12 repetitions

Single Leg Crossover – Left Side

• 12 repetitions

Inner thigh + pelvic floor bridge

• Lie on your back on the mat with your feet flat and the WundaCore resistance ring between your thighs. It will automatically space the legs about 4 inches apart. Arms long on the mat, actively stroking the ground.
• Inhale through the long pelvis to rise, pausing at the top to recruit the glutes and feel the knees lengthen away from the hips. Keep your lower back open, without shortening it in a deep arch.
• Exhale and keep your buttocks lifted as your core and upper torso come down first. Then the middle back, lower back and lower pelvis last up to the tailbone.
• Wunda Wisdom: While exercising, think about giving the resistance ring a break – don’t squeeze it and you’ll get more work and better results for your core, inner thighs and butt!
• 12 repetitions

Lateral extension of the saddle

• Sit with legs apart on the mat and wrap the WundaCore Resistance Ring around the ball of your right foot, hold it in your right hand and arch your left arm over your head to the side. You can rotate your ribs toward the floor for a deeper stretch.
• Hold and breathe for 15 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

If you’re feeling discouraged or don’t know how to do this exercise, Amy has shared her tips for staying motivated. “If you feel stuck and won’t move, start with the smallest step.” She continued: “Try a board for 15 seconds. Chances are you will feel really strong and your body will be thanking you for the work. Then do 8 squats. Now your blood is moving and you are connecting with yourself in a positive way. Take a short walk, even a few laps in your living room, focusing on deep breathing. Baby steps will invite more movement, and your body and spirit will thank you. Hope to see you in the studio or on the carpet!”

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