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Tabata routines for the heat
🔥 High-energy warm-up with a 90s vibe
The instructor kicks off with a vibrant Tabata-style routine using old-school music to match the intense summer heat, focusing on shorter cardio intervals.🪜 Structured exercise blocks
The session is divided into three main segments: floor cardio, step cardio, and alternating strength-cardio routines. Exercises include jogs, step repeats, straddles, lunges, and knee lifts.💪 Incorporation of strength elements
After cardio rounds, the session transitions to upper body strength using weights. Exercises include shoulder presses, chest presses, curls, and triceps extensions, all within Tabata timing.🎶 Music and choreography integration
Uses the Pure Energy Music app, specifically the “14 Resistance” track. Viewers can comment “choreography” to receive detailed breakdowns of the moves.
🔁 Cardio Floor Exercises
Jog for 8 counts
Two basics (low-impact moves)
Repeat sequences to keep heart rate steady
Marching during rest intervals instead of stopping
🪜 Step Cardio Exercises
Step repeats: 3-repeaters, 7-repeaters with leg change
Straddles on the step platform
Step knee lifts
Elbow step knee walk combinations
Side-to-side lunges
💪 Upper Body Strength with Weights
Shoulder press (both arms and single-arm)
Chest press and chest flys
Bicep curls
Tricep extensions
Each block included 8 exercises per round, 20 seconds of work, and 10 seconds of active recovery (marching or light movement). The instructor also encouraged alternating between strength and cardio moves for variety.