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A reader pointed out to me today that I have no official leg workout for beginners! And that’s unacceptable! So here’s one just for you beginners.

A reader pointed out to me today that I have no official leg workout for beginners! And that’s unacceptable! So here’s one just for you beginners.

A full workout where you never have to stand up!

A full workout where you never have to stand up!

People have asked me to do kettlebell workouts before, but until now, I’d never had a chance to try them out! Well, my new gym has a full set of kettlebells, so I experimented the other day.
Here’s a beginner workout using only one kettlebell! As you get used to the kettlebell and you get stronger, try to repeat the workout.

People have asked me to do kettlebell workouts before, but until now, I’d never had a chance to try them out! Well, my new gym has a full set of kettlebells, so I experimented the other day.

Here’s a beginner workout using only one kettlebell! As you get used to the kettlebell and you get stronger, try to repeat the workout.

Tribesports is having an amazing combination challenge/giveaway!
Everyone who takes the Power Legs Challenge between June 12th and June 18th is entered to win one of twelve prize packages, including Puma shoes, Tribesports shirts, and more!
Click here to join the challenge or see more details here!

Tribesports is having an amazing combination challenge/giveaway!

Everyone who takes the Power Legs Challenge between June 12th and June 18th is entered to win one of twelve prize packages, including Puma shoes, Tribesports shirts, and more!

Click here to join the challenge or see more details here!

Perfect Port de Bras is a 15-minute, no-impact workout that works your arms, chest, and back for sleek, supportive arms during dance (though it’s fine for non-dancers as well!). All you need is a little space and a resistance band or two, though you could make it work using a pair of dumbbells as well.

Sorry for the low quality; people asked for the video no matter the quality. I’d like to make a high-quality video of this workout once I have the means.

June includes a special calendar for people participating in the Pull-Up Challenge to keep you from overtraining!

The directions are simple: find the current date on the calendar, see what workout(s) it asks for, and pick one from each section listed for that date. For example, if today it says “Arms” and “General,” I’d find an arm workout and a general workout to do today.

If you’d like to write about your experiences during the month or see how others are doing, please use the tag “BoP: June”. By all using this tag, we can see what others are doing during the month and send others encouragement along the way. Let’s all support each other on our journeys! (If you’re not on Tumblr but still use these calendars, feel free to update us on the Back On Pointe Facebook Page or the Back On Pointe Fitocracy Group!)

During the month, remember that you should take as many rest days as you need, modify any workouts that you cannot do, stay hydrated, get more low-intensity cardio, and eat well.

Have fun!

p.s. Any of the calendars can be modified. If you are training for a half-marathon, feel free to count that as your cardio on cardio days. If you’re sore in the arms from helping a friend move, substitute a butt workout instead. It’s all about you!

Arms

Legs

Abs

General

Challenges

Cardio

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Low- and no-impact workouts are great for plus-sized people, people with joint problems, or people who simply can’t do high-impact workouts. This workout works your entire body without straining your joints!

Low- and no-impact workouts are great for plus-sized people, people with joint problems, or people who simply can’t do high-impact workouts. This workout works your entire body without straining your joints!

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