As a mom of 5 girls, I find I am constantly seeking balance in my life. With a hectic schedule, I am always looking for ways to balance my daily schedule. It got me to thinking about balance in my workouts. It is easy to develop imbalances (right/left asymmetries) as a result of past injuries or just because you have a naturally dominant side. When you perform a bilateral exercise, your stronger side compensates by taking on more of the load than your weaker side. By performing exercises that challenge one side of your body at a time (unilateral exercises) you prevent muscle imbalances from developing, improve your core strength, challenge your brain (your nervous system builds new brain synapses) and prevent injuries. What’s not to love about that?!

directions:

• Superset the strength sets 2-3 times through with an ABABAB format following the suggested reps.  Rest as needed.

• Do a quick blast with jump rope before moving on to next set.

• Click on exercises for video demonstration.

• You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs.  Click HERE for full disclaimer.

equipment:

dumbbells or kettlebells, resistance bands, med ball

warm up:  30 seconds of each exercise

 (click here for video of warm up exercises)

boxer shuffle, butt kicks, jumping jacks, skaters, good mornings, squat kicks, lunges, side lunges

workout:

SET ONE:

A. alternating bicep curl 10-12

B. one legged deadlift 10-12

SET TWO:

A. one arm close row 10-12

B. Bulgarian split squat 10-12

SET THREE:

A. alternating lying tricep extension 10-12

B. side lunges 10-12

SET FOUR:

A. med ball push up 10-12

B. one legged glute raise 10-12

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