Guests got cozy with seasonal bites and beverages; listened in on expert panel discussions with Nike Master Trainer Alex Silver-Fagan, B the Method creator Lia Bartha, Maya Feller (M.S., R.D., CDN), and The Vitamin Shoppe nutrition coach Roseanne Schnell (CDN); and warmed up with yoga and a heart-pumping workout led by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s personal trainer, Bryant Johnson. Below, The Vitamin Shoppe Wellness Council member creates an energizing at-home workout that’ll keep us moving through spring. You’ll want to blast some music for this kickboxing-inspired workout, so get that playlist ready, and grab a set of dumbbells or two full water bottles to hold on to for an extra challenge. Remember to rest for 30 seconds in between each move. But whatever you do, take Bryant’s advice: “Just have fun. That’s the whole point—you shouldn’t be afraid to push yourself, but don’t take yourself too seriously! Just show up and go from there.” Go for: A count of 25 to 50. What it works: Obliques, lower back. Go for: 20 per side. What it works: Shoulders, arms, chest, upper back. Go for: No fewer than 25. What it works: Abs and lower body (gluteus maximus, hamstrings, quads, and calves). Also, your heart! “Your legs are your body’s biggest muscles, so when you get down and stand up, your heart has to pump and work harder,” Bryant explains. Go for: 25 to 30 reps on each side. What it works: Your core. Go for: 10 reps. What it works: “This move is going to work your heart, your core, and your entire body—chest, back, triceps, biceps, deltoids,” says Bryant. For an extra challenge, continually lower your raised arm underneath your waist, then lift it back up. “This causes instability, so your core needs to work even harder just stay upright,” says Bryant. Go for: Once each side. What it works: Core and obliques.
