Charleston Women Spring 2021

www. Char l es tonWomen . com | www. ReadCW. com | www. Facebook . com/Char l es tonWomen CW J.D.’S WORKOUT Don’t worry about counting reps. Just do 60 seconds of each activity. Repeat for a total of three sets, resting for a minute between sets. 1. Squat to Plank • Squat. • Step back to plank position. • Step forward to squat. • Stand and repeat. 2. Break Dancers • Start in all-fours position. • Lift your knees to hover. Lift left hand and right foot off the floor. • Pivot on left foot to the left and kick right leg through, bringing your left arm to your chest. • Swing pelvis back and place your left hand and right toes on the floor, returning to the hover position. • Reverse directions. 3. Hollow Body Rolls • Lie supine with legs straight, knees together and arms overhead. • Press lower back into the floor. • Contract your abs to lift shoulders, arms and legs a few inches. • Without changing your body position, roll to your left, then your right. Repeat. BY REBECCA MACNEAL PHOTOS BY THOMAS RUN I ON Working Out Your New Year’s Resolutions G etting to the gym has been a bit complicated since last March. In 2020, you may have created resolutions only to have them derailed when the lockdown began. Even in a normal year, 45% of resolution-makers have already given up by February, according to researcher John Norcross. Two local personal trainers know you may need extra support reaching your goals this year, so they have offered to help you break out of your rut with a little advice and a couple of workout plans. There may still be barriers getting to the gym as 2021 commences, but don’t let that sideline you. Set some new resolutions, disrupt the inertia that has set in and incorporate new workouts at home. For both workouts, no formal equipment is necessary. Warm up with five minutes of walking or other dynamic movement. House cleaning counts, but don’t get distracted. As always, consult your physician before starting an exercise program. If you feel pain beyond slight discomfort, stop and talk to your physician. SQUAT TO PLANK BREAK DANCERS A B C D Fitness coach and owner of Power Moves Unlimited, J.D. Porcelli teaches his clients to create a goal, a game plan and an accountability system. “I help clients set an identity goal because I want them to begin to see themselves as healthy and energetic. Then they can create habits to support that identity, which gives them control over their results,” he explained. He recommends a workout that focuses on core strength and stability. health and wellness