As the weekend winds down, many of us feel a mix of relaxation and anticipation for the week ahead. But what if you could turn your Sunday evening into a secret weapon for your wellbeing?

Welcome to the world of Sunday night planning—a simple but transformative habit that helps you create space for health, movement, and productivity throughout the week.

The Power of Sunday Planning

Sunday planning is more than just ticking off a to-do list. It’s about creating a personalised roadmap that aligns with your fitness and wellness goals, reduces stress, and sets the tone for a calm, focused start to the week.

Here’s how it can elevate your week:

1. Gain Clarity and Direction

By setting aside time on Sunday to review and plan your week, you start Monday with clear priorities. This intentional focus cuts down on decision fatigue and is shown to help you move through your week with momentum. 

2. Improve Time Management

Sunday planning helps you structure your days so you’re not just reacting—you’re in control. This includes planning your workouts, prepping meals, and blocking out time for rest, so you’re more likely to stay consistent with your wellness habits.

3. Reduce Stress and Overwhelm

There’s something powerful about going to bed Sunday night knowing you’re ready for Monday. You’ll feel more prepared, centred, and confident. Plus, carving out time for what matters most helps restore your work-life balance.

How to Create a Sunday Planning Routine That Supports Your Health

Start small, stay consistent, and build a Sunday routine that works for your lifestyle. Here are six steps to get started:

1. Reflect on the Past Week

Take five minutes to look back—what felt good? What drained you? This mini review is a simple way to identify what’s working and where you might need to adjust.

2. Set Intentional Goals

Think beyond work. What do you want to prioritise in your week? Include wellness-focused goals like morning movement, mindful meals, or winding down with less screen time.

3. Plan Your Meals in Advance

Mapping out your meals for the week saves you time, reduces midweek stress, and supports consistent, nourishing habits.

4. Schedule Your Workouts

Book your workouts like you would a meeting—with yourself. Whether you’re into Pilates, yoga, or strength training, locking it into your calendar helps turn good intentions into action. Want to make your workouts even more motivating? Discover our range of home and studio weights here, fitness equipment that you will actually want to use! Ankle weights, Pilates rings, and resistance bands—perfect for quick sessions that still deliver results.

5. Reset Your Space

Spend 15–20 minutes resetting key areas like your kitchen, workout zone, or desk. A tidy space equals a calmer mind—and a smoother week ahead.

6. Prep for Monday

Lay out your clothes, prep your gym bag, and get your breakfast ready. These little tasks might seem small, but they make your Monday morning feel like a breeze. 

Refresh your space with our beautifully designed Fitness Mats—functional, stylish, and perfect for creating a calming corner to move, stretch, or journal.

Make It Your Own

Your Sunday routine doesn’t need to be picture-perfect—it just needs to work for you. Whether it’s journaling with a cup of tea or meal prepping while your favourite playlist plays in the background, build a rhythm that feels good and sustainable.

Final Thoughts

By taking a little time on Sunday to plan ahead, you’re investing in a week that supports your goals, energy, and peace of mind. Health and fitness don’t happen by accident—they happen by design.

Ready to turn Sunday into your favourite ritual? Explore the Amp Wellbeing Collection and find tools that help you move, plan, and reset—your way.

So pour yourself a relaxing drink, grab your planner, and start shaping the week you want to have.

Cork massage balls are more than just a sustainable alternative to traditional self-massage tools—they're a powerful, multifunctional resource for improving physical mobility, easing tension, and supporting mental wellbeing.

Whether you're looking to ease tight muscles, recover from a workout, or introduce mindful practices into your day, cork massage balls are a natural, effective solution designed to meet your needs. Here's why:

Why Cork Massage Balls Work

Cork is naturally firm yet slightly forgiving, making it ideal for targeting deep muscle tissue without being too aggressive. It’s also hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and eco-conscious—offering a cleaner, planet-friendly alternative to synthetic tools.

Benefits for Physical Therapy

1. Relieves Muscle Tension and Knots
Cork massage balls are ideal for breaking up tight fascia and trigger points, which helps reduce muscle pain and stiffness. According to research on myofascial release techniques, tools like massage balls can significantly enhance muscular recovery and flexibility (Cleveland Clinic).

2. Improves Mobility and Flexibility
By increasing blood flow and softening connective tissue, consistent use of a cork massage ball can improve joint range of motion and reduce risk of injury—particularly helpful in physical therapy and post-exercise recovery (Harvard Health).

3. Supports Myofascial Release
These balls can be used to apply pressure directly to stiff or sore areas, helping to release muscle adhesions without damaging sensitive tissue—a cornerstone of rehabilitation and chronic pain relief programs (National Library of Medicine).

4. Safe, Sustainable, and Hypoallergenic
Cork is naturally antimicrobial, lightweight, and biodegradable, making it both user-friendly and eco-friendly. It’s ideal for regular use at home, in the studio, or during travel.

Benefits for Mental Health and Mindfulness

1. Encourages Mindful Movement
Slow, intentional rolling using a cork massage ball can anchor your awareness in the present moment—supporting breathwork and grounding practices often used in somatic therapy (Verywell Mind).

2. Reduces Stress and Cortisol Levels
Self-massage techniques have been linked to reduced anxiety and lower stress hormone levels, offering a non-invasive way to calm the nervous system and promote emotional balance (American Massage Therapy Association).

3. Enhances Sensory Stimulation
The texture of cork provides gentle tactile stimulation, which can be particularly grounding for people managing stress or emotional dysregulation.

4. Supports Breathwork and Meditation
Applying the ball to acupressure points can enhance deep breathing exercises, promote stillness, and even aid sleep—particularly when used around the neck, scalp, or hands.

Best Practices: How to Use a Cork Massage Ball

Here are some targeted exercises to help you make the most of your cork massage ball, whether you're focused on recovery, relaxation, or both.

For Physical Therapy and Pain Relief

Foot Massage
Great for: Plantar fasciitis, sore arches

• Sit or stand with the cork massage ball under your foot

• Roll back and forth slowly, focusing on pressure points

• Hold on tender spots for 20–30 seconds

Upper Back & Shoulder Release
Great for: Tension from desk work

• Stand with your back against a wall

• Place the ball between your upper back and the wall

• Roll gently to locate trigger points and hold pressure as needed

Lower Back & Glutes Release
Great for: Sciatica and lower back stiffness

• Sit on the floor with the ball under one glute

• Gently lean into the ball, rolling in slow circles

• Switch sides after 30–45 seconds

Jaw & Neck Tension Relief
Great for: Tension headaches, TMJ

• Lie down and place the ball under the base of your skull

• Slowly turn your head side to side

• Use gentle pressure along the jawline for relief

For Mindfulness, Stress Relief, and Focus

Grounding with Breathwork
Great for: Anxiety, emotional overwhelm

• Sit comfortably and hold the cork massage ball

• Close your eyes and breathe deeply, focusing on the texture

• Practice 4-4-6 breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 6

Hand & Palm Reflexology
Great for: Focus, stress reduction

• Roll the ball slowly around each palm

• Apply pressure to the thumb pads and wrist area for 30–60 seconds

Chest & Heart Release
Great for: Emotional regulation

• Stand against a wall and roll the ball across your chest and collarbones

• Focus on deep, slow breathing as you release muscle tension

Acupressure for Relaxation
Great for: Sleep and nervous system reset

• Use the ball on pressure points such as the temples, between the eyebrows, or the back of the neck

• Hold each point gently for 20–30 seconds

• eco-friendly wellness

At a Glance: Goals & Best Exercises

Final Thoughts

Incorporating a cork massage ball into your routine is a small but powerful way to support both body and mind. Whether you're aiming to relieve physical discomfort or create moments of mindfulness throughout your day, this sustainable tool offers real results—with zero fuss.

Ready to try it yourself?
Shop our Cork Massage Ball and experience the difference natural movement can make.

When time is tight but your body’s craving movement, this energising 10-minute full-body workout at home is your go-to solution. Created in collaboration with food & fitness expert and personal trainer Lisa Marley, a partner at Study Active, this session is perfect as an easy workout routine for beginners looking to build strength, balance, and consistency—from the comfort of home.

Whether you're just starting out or getting back into a routine, this is your moment to pause, prioritise yourself, and move your body with purpose. Using our beautifully designed, functional Amp Wellbeing equipment, this routine helps increase intensity at your pace. Start with body weight and add resistance as you grow stronger. It’s all about building confidence through progress.

Why It Works

This is a low-impact, high-benefit workout designed to fit into real life. In just 10 minutes, you’ll work all the major muscle groups, activate your core, and boost your energy. It’s also a fantastic foundation to build consistency and reconnect with your body through mindful, intentional movement. When you are ready, you can add in our functional and beautiful fitness equipment to add extra resistance.

Warm-Up (1–2 Minutes)

Get your body ready to move and prevent injury by easing into the session:

• Arm Circles – Loosen tight shoulders
• Arm Swing & Pull – Open up the chest
• Leg Swings – Improve hip mobility and flexibility

The Workout: Full-Body Strength and Stability (8 Minutes)

Each of these beginner-friendly moves can be performed with or without weights. As you build strength and confidence, incorporate your favourite Amp dumbbells, ankle wrist weights or Weighted Pilates balls to elevate the challenge.

Start by performing each exercise for 10–12 reps (or 30 seconds per side for unilateral movements like lunges). Do 1 round for a 10-minute workout. As your confidence and strength grow, increase to 2–3 rounds, We recommend using the 2.5kg/5kg pair Amp dumbbells or 3kg pair weighted Pilates balls to increase intensity.

If you're just getting started, begin with body weight only and focus on form and breath control. Once the movements feel comfortable and stable, introduce 1–2kg weights, increasing as your strength improves.

1. Suitcase Squats

Targets: Glutes, hamstrings, quads, core

Holding 2.5kg weighted bars, stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides.

• Lower your hips back and down like you’re sitting in a chair.
• Keep your chest lifted and knees aligned over toes.
• Press through your heels to return to standing.

Beginner Tip: Keep hands on your hips for balance.

Progression: Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides (like carrying a suitcase).

Start with: 10–12 reps.

2. Knee Lifts

Targets: Core, hip flexors, balance

Stand tall, engage your core, and hold your dumbbells steady in your hands.

• Lift one knee to hip height, hold for a moment, then lower.
• Switch sides and repeat, moving with control.

Beginner Tip: Place hands on your hips or out to the sides for stability

Progression: Hold a light weight in each hand or add wrist/ankle weights.

Start with: 10 reps per side.

3. Deadlifts

Targets: Hamstrings, glutes, lower back

Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, hold your 2.5kg dumbbells in each hand.

• Hinge at the hips (not waist), keeping your back flat.
• Lower the weights (or hands) to mid-shin, slight bend in knees.
• Squeeze glutes to return to standing.

Beginner Tip: Practice first with no weights to master the hip hinge.

Progression: Add Amp dumbbells and increase load gradually.

Start with: 10–12 reps.

4. Side Lunges

Targets: Inner and outer thighs, glutes, hips

Step your right foot out to the side, holding your dumbells in your hands.

• Bend your right knee and push hips back, keeping left leg straight.
• Return to start and repeat on the other side.

Beginner Tip: Step shorter to start and build deeper range over time.

Progression: Hold a dumbbell at your chest or one in each hand, increase the weight as you progress.

Start with: 8–10 reps per side.

5. Reverse Lunges

Targets: Glutes, quads, hamstrings, core

Step one foot back and lower your back knee toward the floor, holding the weights in your hands.

• Keep your front knee stacked over your ankle.
• Push through the front heel to return to standing.

Beginner Tip: Hold onto a chair or wall for balance if needed.

Progression: Add dumbbells at your sides or a single weight at your chest.

Start with: 8 reps per side.

6. Forward Lunges

Targets: Quads, glutes, calves, balance.

Holding your weights in your hands, step forward with one foot and lower into a lunge.

• Keep your chest upright and both knees at 90 degrees.
• Push off the front foot to return to start.

Beginner Tip: Keep movements small and controlled.

Progression: Add Amp dumbbells to increase resistance.

Start with: 8 reps per side.

7. Bent-Over Row

Targets: Upper back, shoulders, arms

Hinge at the hips with a flat back, knees slightly bent.

• Hold weights or Weighted Pilates balls, palms facing in.
• Pull the weights toward your ribs, elbows close to your body.
• Squeeze shoulder blades, then lower slowly.

Beginner Tip: Start with light weights and perfect your posture.

Progression: Increase dumbbell weight or time under tension.

Start with: 10–12 reps.

8. Skull Crusher

Targets: Triceps, shoulders

Lie down (on a mat or bench) with weights extended above your head.

• Keep elbows in as you lower the weights toward your forehead.
• Pause, then press the weights back up.

Beginner Tip: Use 1–2kg dumbbells or Pilates balls to begin.

Progression: Increase reps or weight slowly.

Start with: 10–12 reps.

9. Chest Press

Targets: Chest, shoulders, triceps

Lie on your back, feet flat on the floow and hold your weights at chest level.

·       Press your arms straight up.

• Lower slowly and repeat.

Beginner Tip: Focus on steady control through the full range.

Progression: Increase weight or try with resistance bands.

Start with: 10–12 reps.

10. Pec Fly

Targets: Chest, shoulders

Lie down holding your weights directly above your chest.

• With a slight bend in your elbows, open arms wide
• Bring weights back together at the top

Beginner Tip: Start with low weight to avoid shoulder strain.

Progression: Add more weight or pause at the bottom of the movement.

Start with: 8–10 reps.

11. Dumbbell Crunches

Targets: Core, upper abs

Lie on your back with knees bent, hold a weight at your chest.

• Engage your core and lift your shoulders off the mat.
• Lower slowly and repeat.

Beginner Tip: No weight needed to start—just focus on form.

Progression: Add weight once movement feels solid.

Start with: 10–12 reps.

12. Side Plank (Left & Right)

Targets: Core, obliques, shoulders

Lie on your side, elbow under shoulder and stack your feet and lift hips, keeping your body in a straight line.

• Hold for time, then switch sides

Beginner Tip: Drop your bottom knee to the floor for extra support.

Progression: Extend the hold (start at 15–20 seconds, build to 30+).

Start with: 15–30 seconds per side.

Cool Down (1–2 Minutes)

• Hamstring Stretch – Reach forward and lengthen the back of your legs
• Deep Breathing – Relax, reset, and return to your day feeling strong

 Want to follow along with Lisa? Watch the full workout on YouTube here.

Meet Your Trainer: Lisa Marley

Lisa Marley is a certified personal trainer, health & wellness coach, and trained chef passionate about plant-based living and holistic wellbeing. She specialises in behavioural change coaching—helping clients set realistic goals, overcome obstacles, and develop strategies for lasting success.

Her 30-minute personal training sessions, offered online and in-person, are designed to maximise efficiency while fostering consistency. Lisa combines movement with mindful nutrition to help you feel energised, strong, and empowered—body and mind.

“My ultimate aim is to optimise your body’s efficiency, reduce inflammation, enhance muscle responsiveness, and boost your performance—so you can thrive today and into the future.” – Lisa Marley

  Why This Workout Belongs in Your Routine

• Quick, convenient, and accessible—perfect for busy days.
• Builds strength, balance, and coordination.
• Beginner-friendly, with room to grow using Amp resistance tools.
• Ideal for starting (or restarting) your fitness journey.

This is fitness designed for real life—with equipment that inspires you to move every day. Wherever you are in your wellness journey, Amp is here to support you with tools that are as functional as they are beautiful.

Ready to get moving? Explore our full range of premium fitness equipment to bring the gym home—stylish tools to elevate your workouts, at home or in the studio.

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In today’s fast-paced world, stress and mental fatigue have become the norm—but they don’t have to be.

As deadlines pile up, social feeds scroll endlessly, and our calendars fill to the brim, it’s no wonder so many of us feel like we’re living in a constant state of go-go-go. But what if the answer to feeling calmer, stronger, and more connected wasn’t doing more—but actually doing less?

That’s where meditation comes in.

“Meditation has been the anchor that’s brought me back to myself. Whenever I feel disconnected or that I’m losing myself amongst the craziness of life, it brings me back to this space where everything feels not just manageable again but almost magical.”

— Rima, The Grounded Yogi

The Science-Backed Benefits of Meditation

Reduces Stress and Cortisol Levels

Stress isn’t just a feeling—it’s a physical state. When you're under pressure, your body produces more cortisol, the hormone responsible for the fight-or-flight response. Chronic stress leads to fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, and more.

Meditation has been shown to significantly reduce cortisol levels, creating space for your nervous system to reset. Just 10 minutes a day can start to break the cycle of chronic tension and can reduce physical and emotional tension. 

Enhances Focus and Cognitive Function

Modern life is full of distractions—and our ability

 to concentrate is under threat. Meditation trains the brain to focus on one thing at a time, which helps improve working memory, attention span, and mental clarity.

This is especially helpful for those juggling work, family, and personal wellness. A regular meditation practice strengthens your ability to stay present, think clearly, and make better decisions—without mental overload, as seen in this Harvard Health study demonstrating the benefits of meditation on calming the mind. 

Studies also show the benefits of yoga beyond the mat for inner awareness, presence, a better body image, being a mindful eater, as well as to boost weight loss, strength and fitness. Therefore combining meditation and movement can have increased benefits for your daily state of wellbeing. You will find a restorative and relaxing flow to help you get started here.

Improves Emotional Regulation

We can’t always control what life throws at us—but we can control how we respond. Meditation gives you the space to pause before reacting. It helps reduce emotional reactivity and increases self-awareness, making you more patient, compassionate, and resilient.

For women navigating motherhood, career demands, or hormonal changes, meditation can be a powerful anchor to stay emotionally balanced. With regular practice, meditation helps you become less reactive and more grounded in daily life.

Boosts Immune Function

Chronic stress weakens your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness. Meditation supports immune resilience by calming inflammation and improving overall immune response.

Even short daily sessions can help regulate the body's stress response and improve physical health, making it easier to bounce back from illness—and stay well with meditation supporting immune health by reducing stress’s impact on the body.

Supports Heart Health

Your heart doesn’t just respond to your physical activity—it also responds to your stress levels. Meditation has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve circulation, and support overall cardiovascular health.

Incorporating mindfulness into your routine may help reduce the risk of heart-related conditions over time, making it a preventative tool for long-term wellbeing. Lower blood pressure, improved circulation, and heart rhythm balance are all linked to mindfulness practices.

Encourages Better Sleep

If your mind races the moment your head hits the pillow, meditation might be your missing bedtime ritual. Guided meditations and breathwork calm your nervous system and prepare your body for rest.

Meditation can reduce insomnia, decrease night time waking, and improve sleep quality—helping you feel more restored and energised the next day.

Meditation soothes your nervous system and preps your body for more restful, restorative sleep.

Enhances Overall Wellbeing

Beyond the measurable benefits, meditation helps cultivate a deeper sense of peace, gratitude, and joy. It connects you to the present moment, helping you feel more grounded and less overwhelmed—even when life is busy. For more details on how movement can support your mental health, read our latest blog post here.

Over time, it shifts your mindset from one of survival to one of intentional living, where self-care becomes a rhythm rather than a reward.

Try This: 7-Minute Body Scan Meditation

Looking for a gentle, accessible way to get started?

Try this calming 7-minute body scan meditation by Rima, The Grounded Yogi — it’s designed to help you relax, reset, and reconnect in just a few minutes.

Download your meditation here.

Start Small, Start Now

You don’t need hours of silence or a mountain retreat. Just a few minutes a day of intentional stillness can transform how you move through life.

Whether you're new to meditation or returning to it, this is your invitation to come home to yourself.

Ready to Feel More Grounded?

Explore our collection of beautiful, functional mindfulness tools—from massage balls, rollers, yoga blocks and mats:

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Written by Mia Barnes

Creating a home gym doesn’t have to empty your wallet. With a little creativity and some smart choices, you can set up a functional workout space without spending a fortune. Whether you’re into strength training or cardio, here’s how to make it work on a budget.

Prioritise the Essentials

You don’t need fancy machines to get a great workout in. Focus on versatile, affordable equipment like:

• Resistance bands for strength training and stretching.
• Dumbbells or adjustable weights
• A jump rope for affordable cardio
• A Pilates ball for stability, stretching and balance

Use What You Have

Before buying anything, check what’s already in your home. A sturdy chair or ottoman can double as a workout bench, and towels (or paper plates!) can replace sliders for core workouts. Even a backpack filled with books (or adding hand weights to your coat pocket) can act as a weighted vest.

Find Budget-Friendly Alternatives

A gym membership can be pricey; however, creating a home gym and investing in durable, quality equipment you only buy once is a great long-term alternative to keep exercising. It is even better when you don't have to spend time and money driving to get there!

If new equipment isn’t in the budget, look for second-hand options. Check Facebook
Marketplace, Ebay or charity shops. Many people sell barely used fitness equipment for a fraction of the price.

Focus on Bodyweight Exercises

You don’t even need equipment to build strength. Squats, lunges, push-ups, and planks are all effective and free. Bodyweight movements are a fantastic way to build muscle and improve balance. Combine them into circuits for a full-body workout.

Core sliders are a great way to add resistance and strength to bodyweight workouts on a budget without weights.

Get Creative With Cardio

Treadmills and stationary bikes can be pricey, but there are other options. If you can't get out for a run, try high knees, jumping jacks, HIIT (think Joe Wicks) or dance workouts on You Tube. Low-impact cardio like Pilates or Vinyasa yoga can help you deal with chronic conditions like diabetes or osteoporosis. Walking is a great, low impact cardio workout with so many health benefits, and it's free!

Make Use of Free Online Resources

Skip the expensive workout programmes. YouTube has thousands of free workout videos, from yoga to strength training. Fitness apps often have free versions with great workouts, too. We have downloadable workouts available in our Workout Centre to help you get started.

Create a Motivating Space

Your home gym doesn’t need to be fancy. Just clear a small area and keep it organised. A
corner of your living room, garage or even outdoor patio can work. Keeping your equipment in one place helps create a habit of working out regularly. A yoga mat
or foam tiles can make hard floors more comfortable. A mirror — even a small one — can help with form.

Make Your Own Equipment

If you’re handy, you can build some of your own workout equipment. A sandbag or plastic bottle filled with rice can replace traditional weights. A duffel bag stuffed with heavy objects makes a great DIY weight for deadlifts and squats. You can even fill an old basketball with sand to use as a homemade medicine ball. You can read about the benefits of adding light weights to your exercise regime here.

Upgrade Over Time

There’s no need to buy everything at once — start with the essentials and upgrade as your fitness goals evolve. Begin with resistance bands and bodyweight workouts, then add weights and other equipment when your budget allows. The key is to prioritise what you’ll use and invest in quality pieces instead of buying equipment that might collect dust.

Stay Consistent

A home gym is only effective if you use it, so find workouts you enjoy and set a schedule that works for you rather than makes fitness harder. Even short workouts done consistently will lead to progress. The beauty of a home gym is that you have full control over your space and routine. Find our latest blog post here on how to create a consistent routine as part of your daily life that you can stick to.

Make the Most of Your Home Gym

Creating a home gym on a budget is completely possible. Whether you’re shopping  second hand or using free workout resources, there are plenty of ways to stay fit without spending a fortune. The most important thing is to get started and stay committed to your fitness journey.

Si vous souhaitez améliorer votre pratique du Pilates ou ajouter une touche de fraîcheur et d'efficacité à votre routine de remise en forme, l'intégration de ballons de Pilates lestés est la solution. Ces outils compacts et polyvalents sont parfaits pour augmenter la résistance, stimuler l'engagement du tronc et favoriser la force et la stabilité globales du corps.

Que vous soyez un adepte du Pilates ou un débutant explorant le fitness avec des équipements lestés, cette routine offre un mélange équilibré de musculation, d'activation du tronc, de souplesse et de relaxation. De plus, elle est à faible impact , ce qui la rend accessible à tous les niveaux de forme physique et à tous les âges.

Pourquoi utiliser des ballons de Pilates lestés ?

Les ballons de Pilates lestés sont petits mais puissants. Ils ajoutent de la résistance aux exercices de Pilates traditionnels, améliorant ainsi leurs avantages en :

• Engager les fibres musculaires plus profondes
• Améliorer l'équilibre et la stabilité
• Soutenir la mobilité articulaire
• Stimuler la combustion des calories et le métabolisme

En intégrant ces balles lestées à votre entraînement, vous remarquerez des améliorations significatives du tonus musculaire , de la force de base et de la condition physique fonctionnelle , tout en profitant d'un exercice sûr et respectueux des articulations.

Programme d'entraînement Pilates avec ballon lesté de 35 à 40 minutes

Cet entraînement Pilates est conçu pour maximiser les avantages de l'intégration de ballons Pilates lestés. L'utilisation de ces petits outils puissants vous aidera à augmenter la résistance, à améliorer l'engagement du tronc, à stimuler le métabolisme, à améliorer la stabilité et à soutenir la mobilité des articulations. Effectuez chaque exercice lentement et avec contrôle, en vous concentrant sur la forme et le travail respiratoire.

• Échauffement (5 minutes)

Préparer votre corps est essentiel pour prévenir les blessures et améliorer vos performances. Commencez par des exercices de roulades debout pour réveiller votre colonne vertébrale et votre tronc.

• Roulades debout avec ballon lesté

Tenez-vous droit, les pieds écartés à la largeur des hanches, en tenant le ballon lesté dans les deux mains.

Inspirez lorsque vous atteignez le ballon au-dessus de votre tête et expirez lorsque vous roulez vers le bas, vertèbre par vertèbre, amenant le ballon vers le sol.

Inspirez en bas et expirez en remontant, en empilant votre colonne vertébrale.

Répétez 6 fois pour augmenter la mobilité et réchauffer votre corps.

• Activation du noyau (8 minutes)

Ciblez et renforcez vos muscles abdominaux avec ces mouvements ciblés.

Enroulement de balle

• Allongez-vous sur le dos, les jambes tendues, en tenant le ballon lesté au-dessus de votre tête.
• Inspirez en vous recroquevillant, en amenant le ballon vers l'avant.
• Expirez en vous étirant vers vos pieds, en gardant le contrôle.
• Inversez lentement le mouvement et répétez 8 fois.

• Asseyez-vous, les genoux pliés, les pieds à plat, en tenant le ballon au niveau de la poitrine.
• Penchez-vous légèrement en arrière, en tournant votre torse vers la droite pour taper le ballon à côté de votre hanche.
• Revenez au centre et tournez vers la gauche.
• Effectuez 10 torsions de chaque côté pour renforcer les obliques.

• Force et stabilité (10 minutes)

Développez votre force et votre équilibre avec ces exercices puissants et contrôlés.

Pont lesté

• Allongez-vous sur le dos, les genoux pliés, les pieds à plat, en tenant les boules sur vos hanches.
• Inspirez en appuyant sur vos pieds, en soulevant vos hanches en un pont.
• Expirez pour redescendre lentement.
• Effectuez 10 à 12 répétitions pour cibler les fessiers et les ischio-jambiers.

• Commencez sur le dos avec les bras tenant le ballon au-dessus de votre tête et les jambes en position de table.
• Abaissez votre jambe droite et votre bras gauche simultanément, en gardant votre tronc engagé.
• Revenez au début et changez de côté.
• Effectuez 8 à 10 répétitions de chaque côté.

• Focus sur le haut du corps (8 minutes)

Tonifiez et renforcez le haut de votre corps avec ces exercices.

• Allongez-vous sur le dos, les genoux pliés, en tenant le ballon au niveau de la poitrine.
• Inspirez en poussant le ballon vers le haut.
• Expirez pour le redescendre lentement.

Effectuez 10 à 12 répétitions pour renforcer vos épaules et votre poitrine.

• Asseyez-vous ou restez debout, en tenant le ballon au-dessus de votre tête.
• Inspirez en pliant vos coudes pour abaisser le ballon derrière votre tête.
• Expirez pour redresser les bras.
• Effectuez 10 à 12 répétitions pour des triceps sculptés.

• Focus sur le bas du corps (8 minutes)

Renforcez et tonifiez vos jambes tout en améliorant la stabilité.

Squat avec ballon

• Tenez-vous debout, les pieds écartés à la largeur des épaules, en tenant le ballon à hauteur de poitrine.
• Descendez en position accroupie, en gardant les cuisses parallèles au sol.
• Maintenez la position pendant 15 à 30 secondes, en engageant votre tronc, puis relevez-vous.
• Répétez 3 à 5 fois.

Fente latérale avec ballon

• Tenez le ballon au niveau de la poitrine et faites une fente latérale.
• Abaissez le ballon vers votre genou et poussez pour revenir en position debout.
• Effectuez 8 à 10 répétitions de chaque côté.

• Refroidissement (5 minutes)

Détendez-vous et étirez-vous pour améliorer votre flexibilité et favoriser votre récupération.

Pliage avant assis avec ballon

• Asseyez-vous avec les jambes étendues et tenez le ballon.
• Allongez votre colonne vertébrale lors d'une inspiration et penchez-vous vers l'avant lors d'une expiration, en amenant la balle vers vos pieds.
• Maintenez la position pendant 20 à 30 secondes.

Torsion de la colonne vertébrale assise avec ballon

• Asseyez-vous les jambes croisées ou avec les jambes étendues, en tenant le ballon au niveau de la poitrine.
• Tournez votre torse vers la droite en expirant et revenez au centre en inspirant.
• Répétez 5 à 6 torsions de chaque côté.

Principaux avantages de cet entraînement

Cet entraînement est une véritable révolution pour tous ceux qui cherchent à améliorer leur routine de remise en forme avec un minimum d'équipement. Voici ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre :

Amélioration du tonus et de la force musculaire – Sculptez votre corps avec une résistance supplémentaire grâce aux balles lestées.

Stabilité du tronc améliorée – Développez un tronc plus fort et plus fonctionnel.

Équilibre et coordination améliorés – Améliorez les mouvements quotidiens et les performances sportives.

Flexibilité renforcée – Étirez-vous de manière dynamique pour une meilleure mobilité articulaire.

Brûlure de calories plus élevée – Augmentez votre métabolisme et gérez votre poids.

Soulagement du stress – Adoptez des mouvements conscients pour réduire la tension et vous sentir centré.

Pourquoi sauvegarder cette routine ?

Cette routine d'entraînement avec des ballons de Pilates lestés est non seulement efficace, mais aussi agréable et facile à adapter à n'importe quel niveau de forme physique. N'hésitez pas à la partager avec vos amis et votre famille pour les inciter à donner la priorité à la forme physique. En sauvegardant ce guide, vous aurez toujours un entraînement de référence pour les jours où vous souhaitez un défi complet du corps avec un minimum d'équipement.

Profitez dès aujourd’hui des bienfaits transformateurs de cet entraînement : votre corps et votre esprit vous remercieront !