The Ultimate Guide to a Feminine Fitness Routine: Strength Training And Pilates
Calling all Pilates princesses wanting to grow their glutes and tone their lower bodies. Here’s the perfect feminine fitness routine to start incorporating into your day!
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I started incorporating Pilates and weight training into my routine to build strength while maintaining flexibility and grace, something I know many women like you strive for.
In this post, I’ll share how I balance these two workouts in my daily routine, how they fit into my lifestyle, and how they’ve helped me feel stronger and more confident.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a balanced approach to fitness, this post will give you inspiration and practical tips to create a workout routine that makes you feel empowered and feminine.
This post is all about feminine fitness routine.
The It Girl Morning Routine
Whether you’re a morning person or not, having a consistent morning routine is crucial for your workout. It prepares your body and mind for any upcoming exercises.
As a morning person, I enjoy getting up before the sky lights up when it’s calming and quiet. It gives me the peace and tranquillity to prepare myself before the world gets busy.
Pre-Workout Habits
Hydration: Your body loses approximately 200g of water overnight, so it is important to replenish those water levels by drinking water first thing in the morning.
Tips: Electrolytes are minerals that help the body retain water and prevent excessive water loss from sweating and other process. I add a pack of electrolytes drink mix to water every morning to boost my hydration.
Light Stretching: As soon as I rise from my bed, I do a bit of light stretching, twisting my arms, waist, and legs to get my muscles up and ready.
Skincare: I don’t do my full-face skincare routine before a workout because I shower afterwards and then do my skincare and makeup. I only put on moisturizer and sunscreen.
Mindset prep: My favourite part of my morning routine! I meditate for 10 minutes, then journal what I am grateful for and pull my tarot card of the day to add a little whimsy to my life.
Workout Breakdown
Mat Pilates Routine
I’ve been doing mat pilates at home for almost a year and I’ve only started going to reformer pilates at my gym recently. Here’s a breakdown of the mat pilates I do at home:
- Full-Body Hourglass
- Toned Abs & Waist
- Glute Focused
- Arms, Abs & Back
- Lean & Toned Legs
- Stretches
I follow YouTube videos when I do these pilates at home. I alternate these pilates every day. If I had done glutes and leg strength training at the gym the previous day, I might focus on my abs and back for pilates the next day.
Here are some of my favourite pilates YouTubers:
Weight Training Routine
I focus on toning my abs and lower body, particularly my glutes and hamstrings. Here’s a breakdown of the weight training I do at the gym:
Legs & Glutes
- Hip Thrust (4 sets of 10 reps), 10 seconds at the end
- RDLs (4 sets of 10 reps)
- Bulgarian Split Squats (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Leg Press (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Kick Backs (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Hip abductor (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Leg extension (3 sets of 12 reps)
Depending on my energy level and how my muscles feel, I might remove one or two of these from my routine. Always listen to your body, but don’t be afraid to push your limits!
How I Structure My Workout
I plan my weekly workout routine using Notion. Here’s an example of how I’d break my workout down:
Post Workout Routine
Taking care of your body after a workout is just as important as preparing your body for it and exercising it. Here’s what my post-workout routine looks like:
Light Stretches: Stretch your body slightly to avoid pain in muscles later.
Hydration: Do we even need to explain this one? Your water loses water from sweating during your workout, so don’t forget to drink water to restore your hydration level!
Rinsing my body: This is different than a shower. I rinse my body slightly to get rid of any sweat or dirts before the next part of my routine.
Sauna: My gym has a sauna and a steam room. I often use them to relax my body and mind after a long, nice workout. I usually stay for about 5-15 minutes.
Shower: This is basic hygiene; never put on your skincare before properly cleaning your face and body. You do not want germs and bacteria from your sweat and gym equipment to mix with your skincare.
Skincare: I have dry skin, so as soon as I get out of the shower, I apply my skincare to help lock in moisture.
Makeup: Depending on if I have something scheduled afterwards, I put on makeup and get dressed for the rest of the day.
Post Workout Snack
I try not to overeat immediately after my workout, but I love to reward myself with a protein shake from the cafe at my gym! (You can also make your own shake, of course!)
Light snacks like protein bars, yoghurt or granola bars are also perfect for post-workout snacks.
