Here are just some benefits of Pilates:

• Helps you with weight loss
• Strengthens your core and muscles
• Improves your flexibility, mobility, and posture

These types of workouts are also low to moderate resistance so they won’t exhaust you but they will provide just enough activity for you to feel the burn.

The best part is that working out like this won’t cause any unwanted bulk, so if you’re going for a lean and toned look, doing pilates and pilates-inspired workouts is a great option for you. :)

This time we’re following a full-body pilates-inspired workout to get you lean and toned! No equipment needed and it’s super quick, perfect for when you have some free time at home.

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How to Do the Circuit:

• Complete each exercise for 40 seconds, without any rest.
• Do 2-3 rounds in total.

Try This Full Body Pilates Inspired Workout

Exercises

1. Plank to Tabletop

2. Scorpion Push Ups

3. Hips Rotated Leg Lifts

4. Donkey Kick + Extension

5. Power Bicycles

6. C Crunches

Feel free to check out our Instagram for more quick and effective workouts which we post every week. We already have a variety of workouts going from full body to targeting different areas of the body depending on what your goals are. :)

And if you’re looking for something a little bit more, you can check out our 8-week programs which contain full-length resistance training videos that you can follow from the ease of your home.

And if you’re ready to try Pilates or Pilates-inspired exercises, check out our brand-new Full Body Pilates program! It’s available now on our app and tailored to help you achieve a balanced, strong physique.

Love from Rachael and the Femme Nativa Team xx

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Victoria Secret models also love to do bodyweight training and I can totally see why:

• it’s quick,
• you can do it literally anywhere (even while travelling)
• and it helps you achieve that lean and feminine look

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HOW TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT

• Complete each exercise 45 seconds without any rest.
• Do 3 rounds (or more if you’re feeling up to it!).

Let me know how you go! :)

1. FROGGER GLUTE BRIDGE

2. PLANK FORWARD AND BACK

3. C CRUNCH

4. CLAM TAPS

5. SHOULDER TAP PUSH UPS

If you liked this workout, check out my blog for more or follow me on Instagram! I publish new videos every week :)

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I love doing this type of resistance training because it helps me get leaner and toned without making me too muscular.

Victoria’s Secret models also do workouts like this and the results are of course amazing :)

WATCH THE FULL BODY BURN WORKOUT VIDEO

HOW TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT

• Do all exercises for 30-45 seconds (don’t forget to do both sides!).
• Complete 3 rounds. 

THE EXERCISES

WHY I LOVE BODYWEIGHT RESISTANCE TRAINING

Resistance training is a massive part of my fitness routine. It helps me build muscle and gives me a defined and toned look.

But some types of resistance training, like lifting heavy weights, just don’t work well for me and my body type.

I’ve always prefered a leaner and slimmer look. But when I do heavy weights I become too bulky for my own liking.

That’s why I tend to do bodyweight resistance training like this one. It makes my muscles toned and it gives me a more lean appearance.

So if your fitness goal is to be slim and toned but not too muscular, this workout will be perfect for you.

For more workouts, click here or follow me on Instagram :)

Let me know what other workouts you would like to see!

Love Rachael xx

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I think that pilates workouts are great! They make your core stronger core, make you more flexible, and correct your posture.

Pilates workouts usually provide low to moderate resistance so you won’t feel like you’ve worked yourself to exhaustion. I love this type of resistance training as it also helps me get lean and toned without making me bulky.

Best thing? You can do it at home with no shoes on ;) 

Enjoy! xx

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HOW TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT

• Do each exercise for 60 seconds, without rest (don’t forget to do both sides if it’s a one sided exercise).
• Complete 2-3 rounds.

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Hope you liked this workout!

And if you did, you might want to check out my 3 Steps to Lean Legs Program which has full body workouts similar to these ones here. It also includes cardio training and an 8 week meal plan :)

Love Rachael Xx

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BODYWEIGHT RESISTANCE TRAINING

Resistance training is such an important part of my fitness routine—it helps me build muscle while keeping a lean, toned look. But lifting heavy weights doesn’t quite work for me, as I prefer a slimmer, more defined appearance, and heavy lifting tends to add bulk that doesn’t match my fitness goals.

That’s why I love bodyweight resistance training! Workouts like these keep my muscles sculpted and strong without adding extra bulk. If you’re aiming for a slim and toned physique, this 10-minute workout is perfect for you.

It’s quick but super effective, and you’ll feel every part of your body working! All you need is a yoga mat and a dash of motivation, and you’re ready to go. I believe in you—let’s do this! You just need a yoga mat and a little bit of motivation. And I know you can do it. :)

Good luck!

WATCH FULL BODY WORKOUT VIDEO

HOW TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT

• Complete each exercise for 45 seconds (or more if you can!).
• If it’s a one-sided exercise, do 45 seconds on each side.
• Once you have finished the circuit, rest for 1 minute.
• Complete 3 rounds in total.

1. GLUTE BRIDGE + SINGLE LEG TABLE TOP 

2. PUSH UP + REACH 

3. SINGLE LEG BICYCLE 

4. KNEE TO ELBOW DONKEY KICK 

5. BEAR CRAWLS

I hope you liked this workout :)

If you love this style of training that tones your muscles without adding bulk, you’ll definitely want to check out my Lean Legs Program. It’s specially designed to help you achieve lean, toned legs and includes full-body workouts just like this one!

So, if your goal is a sculpted, slim look without extra bulk, this program could be the perfect fit for you!

Love Rachael xx

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This is the type of training where you use only your body weight to provide resistance.

WATCH THE FULL-BODY HOME WORKOUT VIDEO

HOW TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT

• Complete each exercise for 30 – 45 seconds with as little rest as possible.
• Do 3 rounds (or more if you feel like it!).

Good luck!

BODYWEIGHT RESISTANCE TRAINING

I love resistance training!

When I first got into fitness I was doing only cardio and avoided any type of resistance training. But I noticed that even though I was slim I wasn’t toned.

So I started lifting weights. In the beginning, I was very happy with it. I was toned and slim but then I became too muscular for my own liking.

Since I prefer a leaner and slimmer I usually do bodyweight resistance training instead of doing heavy weights. I find that it makes my muscles toned and it gives me a more lean appearance which is one of my fitness goals. :)

So if your fitness goal is similar, this full body resistance workout will be great for you.

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THE EXERCISES

1. STAR KICKS 

2. LYING LEG LIFTS

3. SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT + FLY (you can use hand weights or a resistance band)

4. SUPERMAN WINDSCREEN WIPERS 

5. 90 DEGREE CRUNCHES

6. FROGGER GLUTE BRIDGE 

RESISTANCE BAND

Here is my favorite resistance band that you can use if you want to. You can buy it on Amazon :)

I should also mention my 3 Steps To Lean Legs Program which is designed to help you get lean and toned legs. It includes FULL body workouts like this one here.

So if you like this style of training that gives you a toned look without making you bulky, my program might be perfect for you :)

Love Rachael Xx

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