Challenge
Toning with Maria Teixeira
Get ready to FIRE up your core! This low-impact, pilates-style 2 week challenge is designed to sculpt and tone your deep core muscles. These are the perfect quick workouts, suitable for all levels that will get you feeling th... more
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Sessions (6)
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Details
Category
Bodyweight, Pilates, Bikini Body, Core/Abs
Duration
2 weeks, 3 days/week, <30 min
Level
All Levels
Equipment
no equipment
Location
Home
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the goals of the challenge?
• Focus: sculpt and define your core!
• Improve core strength: it’s important to work the deep core muscles which are responsible for stability and overall upper body strength.
How to get the best outcome of the challenge?
You will make some serious changes to your core by staying consistent throughout the full 2 weeks but sticking to it will bring you long term results!
Push yourself and give it all you’ve got! You are always stronger than you think! Always challenge yourself and maintain good form. If you are more advanced you can always do more repetitions or add an extra round.
Remember to give your body enough food, protein, and rest for building blocks.
How to schedule the challenge into a week?
This challenge has 3 days of deep core exercises which you can use at the end of your weighted upper body workout. Then you are left with 4 free full days. Those free days would be best if you incorporate lower body exercises 2-3 times per week. If you’re doing upper body 2 times per week, you can do any of the 3 core days after your lower body workout. I have programs for the lower body which targets your glutes. 1-2 days of rest each week is ideal but you can have active rest days, so go on a walk, stretch or do some yoga! I have recovery routines in the ‘COOL DOWN’, ‘RECOVER’, and ‘YOGA’ highlights.
What do I need to participate in this challenge?
Just your beautiful body - all the workouts can be done at home without equipment!
Who are these workouts for (skill-level)?
All skill levels can do these workouts! To progress and grow you will use the key movements in this program which will challenge you. If you’re more advanced, you can always use the progressive overload techniques we talked about in the video under ‘START HERE’.
How many times a week should I work deep core for best results?
This program is developed to sculpt and define your core. Do the workouts according to the program and allow your muscles to recover on rest days. Rest days are important because the muscles will develop when we rest. Make sure you are giving your muscles fuel (enough food and protein). You don’t want to train your core everyday if you are looking for best results.
Where can I share my progress and workout pictures?
I love seeing your pictures and videos!! Use #bestshapebymaria and tag @mariasteixeira_ on Instagram 🤍 you can also message me directly!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the goals of the challenge?
• Focus: sculpt and define your core!
• Improve core strength: it’s important to work the deep core muscles which are responsible for stability and overall upper body strength.
How to get the best outcome of the challenge?
You will make some serious changes to your core by staying consistent throughout the full 2 weeks but sticking to it will bring you long term results!
Push yourself and give it all you’ve got! You are always stronger than you think! Always challenge yourself and maintain good form. If you are more advanced you can always do more repetitions or add an extra round.
Remember to give your body enough food, protein, and rest for building blocks.
How to schedule the challenge into a week?
This challenge has 3 days of deep core exercises which you can use at the end of your weighted upper body workout. Then you are left with 4 free full days. Those free days would be best if you incorporate lower body exercises 2-3 times per week. If you’re doing upper body 2 times per week, you can do any of the 3 core days after your lower body workout. I have programs for the lower body which targets your glutes. 1-2 days of rest each week is ideal but you can have active rest days, so go on a walk, stretch or do some yoga! I have recovery routines in the ‘COOL DOWN’, ‘RECOVER’, and ‘YOGA’ highlights.
What do I need to participate in this challenge?
Just your beautiful body - all the workouts can be done at home without equipment!
Who are these workouts for (skill-level)?
All skill levels can do these workouts! To progress and grow you will use the key movements in this program which will challenge you. If you’re more advanced, you can always use the progressive overload techniques we talked about in the video under ‘START HERE’.
How many times a week should I work deep core for best results?
This program is developed to sculpt and define your core. Do the workouts according to the program and allow your muscles to recover on rest days. Rest days are important because the muscles will develop when we rest. Make sure you are giving your muscles fuel (enough food and protein). You don’t want to train your core everyday if you are looking for best results.
Where can I share my progress and workout pictures?
I love seeing your pictures and videos!! Use #bestshapebymaria and tag @mariasteixeira_ on Instagram 🤍 you can also message me directly!
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Comments
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IsisDupuy • 5mo ago
Awesome for an off day stretch and workout 🩷🩷🩷
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Emily • 6mo ago
Those planks are much more difficult than they look! The results will be worth it. 🔥🔥
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Jessica • 6mo ago
Tough!
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Emily • 6mo ago
Loved it!!
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Nicole • 7mo ago
Great start to the day!