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Two-time Olympia Figure champion Erin Stern may have retired from active competition, but when it comes to coaching her clients, and leaning into longevity, the buff beauty is as active as ever. Recently, Stern took to Instagram to share the moves that keep her bouncing through life, and best of all, no free weights are required.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgility, mobility, bounce and core\u2014these are the traits that we lose with age,\u201d said the inspirational fitness figure. \u201cThe solution? Add in exercises that ensure you\u2019ll continue to move with speed, flow, and control.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to put a spring in your own step:<\/p>\n
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Free weights undoubtedly have a place in longevity training<\/a>, as the combination of resistance, coordination, and stabilization required to manage a dumbbell or a barbell will build muscle and help prevent injury, but for those who are just starting out with their longevity training, or need a break from the weights, this session is an ideal full body workout to add to your mobility mix.<\/p>\n Using the cable station and a cuff for her foot, Stern got started with high knees, for \u201chip flexor health and strength,\u201d explained the athlete who topped the Olympia in both 2010 and 2012. Next up were Pogo jumps, and you can choose your own height here, by utilizing a box or for less depth, an aerobic stepper. \u201cPogo box jumps, for fast twitch muscle\/bone density,\u201d shared Stern, making carefully controlled leaps with a focus on getting both feet to touch the box at the same time.<\/p>\n Conversely, depth jumps are ideal \u201cfor improved reaction time\/bone density,\u201d explained Stern. Indeed, understanding how to land under pressure is a great way to prepare our mind-to-muscle connection for avoiding future falls. For her next move, the Olympia icon grabbed a mat and completes T-spine rotations, \u201cfor upper back and mobility<\/a>.\u201d She stayed on all fours for the cat-cow stretch, a gentle yoga pose that is a great physical therapy exercise, activating the arms and legs, and releasing tension to improve lower back mobility. To finish, the fit female executed vacuums \u201cfor core control, strength, and smaller waist.\u201d Because who said that getting older means giving up on our appearance?<\/p>\n If you are ready to try this session and add some bounce back into your own lifestyle, concentrate on your breath work and slow things down. Then, as you become more confident with crushing your gym goals, add these exercises as a warmup before a free weight session.<\/p>\n To follow Erin Stern on Instagram, click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n