

(I usually aim for 10,000, so I knew it was going to be a challenge.) I started the week with a goal of hitting 14,000 steps. So, needless to say, I was all too eager to try out Ashley Tisdale’s routine. I’ve been told by my doctor that low-impact workouts such as yoga, Pilates, and walking are beneficial for me because of my body type.

This circuit involves 20 reps of resisted hip thrusts, lying dumbbell triceps extensions, and supine cable abductions. After that, she does 10-15 reps of seated abductions before moving onto a three-move circuit. Then, she moves on to do 10-15 reps of supine cable triceps pushdowns. She starts by doing 10-15 reps of clamshells on either side. While there are a wide variety of low-impact workouts you can do at home with minimal equipment, the workouts Ashley does involve a cable machine, a seated abduction machine, and dumbbells. Just because it’s low-impact, it doesn’t mean you won’t break a sweat. This workout may sound much easier than a HIIT class, but do not be deceived. The workout is a combination of walking 14,000 steps a day and incorporating low-impact strength workouts three days a week. After learning about her health concerns and addressing them with her trainer, Harley Pasternak, they came up with a new workout routine to help balance her hormones. Short-burst workouts, such as CrossFit, can cause more stress on the thyroid gland. Ashley used to swear by CrossFit, but it requires much more energy in short bursts as opposed to a lower-impact workout that may require the same amount of energy over a longer period of time. The thyroid plays an important role in providing the body with energy by releasing hormones and balancing metabolism. When you look deeper at your overall health, you can better understand the best type of exercise for you.Īshley Tisdale came to this realization when her doctor told her that she had borderline thyroid issues. The reality is that all movement is good, but each of our bodies is different. But after experimenting with so many different workouts, I started questioning which of them were actually the most beneficial for my body. I’m always open to trying a new form of exercise.

Over the years, I’ve tried many different workouts: spin, running, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, you name it.
