After a controversial five-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Lingerie Fashion Show returns to New York, with iconic winged models known as angels once again gracing the runway.
Megan Roop, Angel’s trainer and founder of Sculpt Society, whose clients include Karlie Kloss and Miranda Kerr, uses five go-to moves to tone your entire body.
A former model and Brooklyn Nets dancer, Roup’s online fitness platform includes hour-long full-body workouts and five-minute quick menus.
According to the Daily Mail, early in her career, Roop took extreme actions in the name of fitness. However, the all-or-nothing mindset of “If I can’t work many hours a day, then I won’t do anything” can lead to sedentary behavior. ”
Roup reveals that as she got older and developed The Sculpt Society program, she moved away from hardcore cardio and towards low-impact sculpting, which focuses on doing as much as possible in a limited amount of time. points out that it can help maximize results.
“I wanted to create a fitness experience that was accessible and fun, and tailored to different needs at different times of the day.It seems counterintuitive, but now I’m working out less than before, and I’m feeling better both physically and mentally. has never been better.”
Roup’s current mantra is “Less commitment, more participation.” With that in mind, Roup introduces you to 5 moves and 5-minute workouts that will significantly improve your overall fitness.
To see the fusion of fitness and fashion, live stream the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Prime Video or VS YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram starting October 15th at 7pm ET.
1. Side reach
To strengthen your arms and open your chest and shoulders, Roup recommends side reaches.
First, place your elbows by your sides, palms facing up. Next, extend your arms out to the sides with your palms facing your back. Roop suggests creating resistance by imagining yourself moving through the water in a breaststroke stroke.
Repeat 24 times.
2. Split lunge
To strengthen your legs and booty, nothing beats lunges.
Start by bringing your right leg back and curling your toes. Bend both knees and inhale halfway through. Then, while keeping your weight in front of you, exhale and stand up.
Repeat this 12 times, then move to the left side.
3. Crossbody plank
Start in a plank position, engaging your core and lowering your butt. Cross your knees to opposite elbows and repeat 8 times, then switch sides. Roop says he’ll stick with the ladder method. “Go down four times on the right side and four times on the left side. Again, go down twice to the right and twice to the left. Finally, perform eight singles, four on each side.”
Group says this full-body exercise is great for strengthening your core.
4. Bird dog
Start in a tabletop position with your back flat and knees bent. Keeping your hips level, extend your right leg back while pushing your left arm straight in front of you. Next, bend your right knee towards your chest and bring your left elbow towards your chest.
Repeat this 12 to 24 times, then move on to your left leg and right arm.
Bird dog exercises strengthen your core and core, promote good posture, and help reduce lower back pain.
5. Heel tap
Another great exercise to strengthen your core? Tap your heels. Lie on your back with your knees bent at 90 degrees above your hips. Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders into a crunch. Tap your right foot on the floor and bring it back to hip height.
Repeat 12 times, then move to the left side.
