Mère De Vie Essentials
Begin here and discover the foundations of the Mère De Vie approach through focused, accessible movement practices designed to improve posture, mobility, breathing, core awareness, flexibility, and everyday movement; and supporting your body with greater strength, confidence, and connection through every stage of motherhood.
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Arabesque Squat ArmRaises
Like most gTonnicks exercises, the Arabesque Squat Arm Raises targets multiple muscle groups; particularly the Upper Back & Shoulders, Glutes, Thighs.
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La Savate - Floor AbWorks
Strength begins at the center.
La Savate Floor AbWorks is an elegant, focused core practice inspired by the precision, control, and disciplined movement principles of French Savate.
Built around just two carefully selected exercises, performed through progressive sets and repetitions, the routine... -
Fast Arms Shaping 1
Shape up and tone those arms of yours (front and back) with this simple and highly effective exercise routine using a pair ( 8, 10, or 12 lbs) dumbbells and by following instructions.
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The 2-WeekThighs and Gluteus ShapeUp Routine 1
This is exercise routine combines the Stationary Lunges and the Squats to help you strengthen your thighs (primarily) and buns (secondary) and tone up them up. We can add this routine to your existing workout or as a separate target-specific (just for legs) anywhere (no machine needed) you choose...
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gTonnicks Lateral Extensions
The Standing Lateral Leg Raises primarily target the muscles on the sides of your hips and thighs. Practice it a bit, before starting Phase I of Preparing for Motherhood strengthening program.
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Standing Heel Raises
Standing Heel Raises primarily target the calf muscles, specifically the gastrocnemius and soleus. These are the muscles located at the back of your lower leg.
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The Arabesque Extension
The Arabesque Extension primarily targets the gluteus (specifically the gluteus maximus and hamstrings, while also engaging the core and lower back muscles to maintain balance. Practice it a bit, before starting Phase I of Preparing for Motherhood strengthening program.
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The Straddle Stretch
Stiffness and soreness in the lower back is among the most common physical discomforts experienced by people of all ages. This issue is often caused by tight hamstrings, which can result from prolonged sitting (such as desk work) or extended periods of standing (like teaching). Stretching the ham...