20 Minute At Home Leg Toning & Strengthening Workout | Kathryn Morgan

20 Minute At Home Leg Toning & Strengthening Workout | Kathryn Morgan
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This 20 minute at home workout will tone, lengthen, and strengthen every muscle in your legs. No bulk here! We target the thighs, hips, calves, and even ankle stability. All you need is a chair, a mat or carpeted floor, and a theraband if you have one. I have links to purchase the theraband and mat below.
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[@tehfizzeh]

For anyone wondering if these work: YES! I loooove my legs now! I always had thicker legs, but now they're more proportional with my upper half, leaner and with muscles :D like a real ballerina :'). and no dieting or over excertion :P. Cant praise this video enough!

[@melissakelly9179]

DelightRoi - I used to do this everyday and there was a real difference, I started noticing the changes a week in! I praise this video so much

[@jillianb2631]

+лунита How often did you do it and for how long?

[@loydoyanddi2342]

I felt the first few exercises in my quads rather than my hamstrings and calf's. Do you know what I was doing wrong? I don't want to bulk there anymore than I already have.

[@Parnder]

@@loydoyanddi2342 you're quad dominant like me, I've been struggling a lot with it but if you search up "how to correct quad dominance" or something similar those videos will help.

[@LucyH0]

Does this help get a leg extension hold??

[@carolkalil]

I love that pointe shoes closet!

[@kieranjnrmacca7970]

just home from dance class decided to do this and I don't think I'll be walkin' for the next few days

[@annyhunter2317]

Feels like my hip will never not cramp again lol xD

[@miraclehearts2]

Oh I recognize the leotard from the haul you showed us.... I love it!! That looks soooo good on you! You have such a pretty & graceful style :):)

[@122drozariosian7]

I died but it was worth it haha. Thank you so much for sharing these effective die hard exercises Miss Kathryn

[@Elena-rg5zc]

Two months ago I would do this and have sore muscles the next few days and now I can do it every day. Just push through, you will get there!

[@madeline2282]

I call this the demon leg video but man is it effective

[@clairebear5279]

I absolutely love this workout! I try to do it every day and I'm seeing so much improvement in my dancing! Thank you so much!

[@mvugt]

I totally love this one. Thanks for posting it!

[@Koljuska]

This is perfect - works even better than turn out exercises, thank you! The first part is also a very good quick wam-up before class...

[@cheskasarausad]

I love all your videos! So helpful!

[@emmalllemmaa]

I recently switched dance schools and the new studio instructor tells me that I need to strengthen the muscles that keep my knees pulled up and strait... And it's hard because they naturally don't go all the way strait, so would you mind doing a video on strengthening and increasing knee flexibility? Thanks!

[@jacksonjeremias3003]

I guess im asking randomly but does someone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the password. I love any help you can offer me

[@tinawilliams9163]

Hi Kate! I am getting back into taking dance classes after many years and need to keep up with the girls many years younger than me! Thank you for sharing!

[@jodywhitevandeklippe475]

Brilliant! What a start to the day!

[@amypotter3774]

Please do more vids like this!!!!!! So helpful!!

[@kristinasnyder8553]

Hi Kathryn! I'm a huge fan of yours and the NYCB!!! Can you please make a tutorial on how to do the Giselle bun that covers your ears? We are doing Giselle at my school in a few weeks and all of my friends and I are seriously struggling! Thank you so much!

[@OrionUlttramarino]

This is my favorite routine ever!!! i love u

[@sarahn.4775]

Great workout! Loved it!

[@lamureon]

that was intense for me, but I like your style. simple yet encouraging

[@Hannah-dh8pz]

I’ve been doing ballet for 6 years yet just from this exercise I’m realizing how much more strength I have to gain! My goal is to keep doing it until it becomes easy for me. I think this will really help me so thank you!

[@laurinskya]

Really good!💖💖💖👌😍😻thank you💝

[@celine1690]

Heyy Katie! Can you do a video on a la seconde turns?

[@user-qd7ln6ks1c]

Hello Kathryn, I am soooo thrilled to discover ur channel here a couple of days ago. I downloaded all your workout and tech tips. And I have been working on it. very helpful! Thank you for being capable and being capable of helping us to be capable!!! I find I am much more flexible and strong after just practicing some of them for two days only. Incredible!! But after practicing with this leg toning and strengthening workout, somehow my heels are funny and when I do you barre workout afterwards, my legs somehow are not very turning out as usual and I ultimately lean on my weight on the heels instead of feet which i usually do. I dont know why. Can you please help me? ( Maybe I should say a little bit about myself to help you understand my problem? So I started dancing in 2013 at the age of 26, though I had some training when I was in primary school. Since then I have been using the NYCB workout one and two, as well as attending ballet classes almost everyday. I got some tutoring by one of the former ballerinas from the NYCB though: ) Looking forward to your answering.

[@paigehester978]

I love this workout🤗

[@arinc.4899]

cool, I love it

[@anthony_white99]

LOVED IT!! I'm doing this daily now, it's soooo good. Thank you Katie keep doing follow along workouts like these! I love doing this workout and then doing the stretching routine I feel so good after! Thank you so much!❤️

[@kathryn_morgan]

Anthony White I am so glad you like this workout! I will definitely do more of these!

[@carywalters2948]

Could you make a video on cambre back(back stretch you do in Ballet). It would be super helpful. :)

[@orianesomerville6411]

Hi! I started ballet in september and your videos are helping so much! I'm 23 and have always danced but I had never been in a ballet class before. I used to misuse my quads to hold my legs and have developped ugly big quads, they're starting to lengthen a little thanks to your advice: it feels great! I'm french and summer intensives are rare here so I think your videos are going to be watched and re-watched through the summer so that I don't lose everything I've learned the past few month! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with such kindness! I hope my english is not too bad, I haven't been practicing for a while now!

[@sarahfahrenkamp2481]

Hi! I have a question... For developpes shouldn't you use your quads? Because I really feel them when I do leg extensions and hold them but if you say that that is wrong I'm worried now...? Please help!

[@elanawood92]

AMAZING

[@CassandraTumasz]

Hi Katie! Just completely this workout and loved it!! Could you do a video on how to stay in ballet shape if you are not taking classes over the summer? Thanks!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Cassandra T Hi Cassandra! Thank you! And I will! Great idea!

[@brendahannan1228]

Beginner here! OWWW LOL My calves cramped and my hips cramped, taking this one a little slower and less! Great workout!

[@kathryn_morgan]

***** Yes! Take it slow! You can get there though!

[@CowboyBebop444]

Awesomeness

[@maureenseel118]

Whew! I am so sore now. Awesome!

[@tinydancer122698]

Hi Katie! Im going on vacation next month, meaning I'll be off dance for three weeks. Im scared because my ballet school is SO strict about weight. One of the other dancers recently came back from her vacation, having filled out a little, and she was given a harsh talking to. I don't want that to happen to me, but at the same time, Im on vacation and my parents wont like it if I don't eat with them. Do you have any tips for maintaining a ballet body even during three weeks off?

[@miasfara8726]

Aria Copeland I just had a two week break and it was definitely hard to stay in shape and keep up stamina, strength etc A video on this would definitely be helpful!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Aria Copeland Hi Aria! I think you can still eat with your parents - just watch your portion sizes. That is what I like to do when I am on vacation. I eat what I like but not a lot of it. If you can also, try to get a little workout in everyday - even if it is just a barre in the morning or something. I guarantee you won't be as much out of shape as you think you will!

[@dance4968]

Thank you so much for being such an inspiration! I admire you so much. I have a question. Do you have any videos about improving the stability in your standing leg and/or pelvis? I have a super flexible low back and I find it hard to keep my pelvis still. I also constantly have to correct myself as I start to sink into my hips and throw my weight back. I just need to build up the strength to properly hold my weight. Again, thank you so much for inspiring not only me but so many others.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Dance Passion I don't believe I have any stability videos yet, but I will definitely do one! Thank you!

[@elisabethpargfrieder4937]

This is so helpful! thank you and i have a question, could you do a video about how to improve your leg extentions? and i have counted your leotards in your collection video and there were about 150 leotards (i am crazy i know:3)

[@monicaracquel5764]

do u think ankle weights are a good idea for dancers maybe like 2lbs

[@darnettable]

Such a pretty top--where from? I know the video is old, but still a great workout!, Thanks KM!

[@ScarlettPreuitt]

Well now that I have no legs left I think I'll do your stretching video to see if I can find them again. :O

[@lindaharrison3240]

Those leg exercises with the theraband look BRUTAL. I know they work, but holy cow! Ouch.

[@jonasbennett129]

when I'm doing the pliès my thighs are griping and contracting, is that fine?

[@natalieyoung2679]

very helpful thank you!

[@sweetlisa4557]

I'm glad you always told to breath because I almost forgot it xD

[@amytrayers7780]

Hi Katie! Loved this video, these exercises were great! For the first 3 exercises, I really only felt them in my quads rather than my hamstrings and glutes like you said. Am I doing something wrong?

[@loydoyanddi2342]

Same here. Did you find out what you were doing wrong?

[@cottontail5109]

@@loydoyanddi2342 Ah me too lol. Does anyone know???

[@cottontail5109]

Hey! I doubt anyone still looks at this comment section, but I'll ask anyways. Why am I feeling the first part of the exercise (where our heels were up) only in the front of my thighs? Katie kept saying "You should really feel this in the back of your thighs" but I didn't feel anything back there? Does anyone know the reason and give me a correction for that?

[@gracemccann2879]

Hi Katie : here's a question for the next conversations with Katie or here if it is easier time wise for you :) you mentioned previously that you wear clip on earrings and I was wondering where you order/buy from for class and rehearsal ! Thanks so much!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Grace McCann Hi Grace! Thank you for your question! I actually get them online at ebay and etsy as well as in vintage stores. I talked about that in some video but I can't remember which one it was! I would link it here if I could remember! :)

[@sarahmcvey9871]

Hello! I am wanting to do a lot of leg toning workouts because my legs are super muscly and bulky from running 😢😢 just wondering if it would be fine to do this workout everyday or a couple days a week (say 3-4)? Does this workout work well for toning legs?

[@samiraliebau3907]

really nice workout. can please tell me the name of the last song in the backround. thanks

[@missla121963]

Hi Kathryn. Do you have a video with exercises to help ballet students to use their hamstrings instead of quads during grande rond de jambe and other leg extensions?

[@missla121963]

Bela thanks. That is exactly what I tell my students. I just didn't know if there may be ways to strengthen the hamstring to aid in not having the quads to take over. I try to relax my quad so that the hamstring will have to work. Thank you! Happy married life to ya!

[@richardisorena5261]

could this help with increasing more height?

[@little0lillie]

Hi, Katie! I find the exercise at 15:23 is virtually impossible for me. Do you think I am probably doing something wrong or is it a matter of strength? Thank you so much for this video. 😀

[@kathryn_morgan]

little0lillie I think it is a matter of core strength. Try doing the exercise with one hand on the floor for support and then you can build up to taking the hand off the floor. Also make sure you don't arch your back!

[@lovelydance23]

for the modified releve exercises are we supposed to be on a full forced arch type thing or more of half way between flat and demi?

[@kathryn_morgan]

lovelydance23 Halfway between - heels should barely off the floor.

[@Two2BestFriends]

This is a really great workout but I feel like it is not straightening enough for me. My ballet teacher said a have weak feet and I am looking for a workout to really straighten them but this doesn't feel very painful to me. Can you maybe do a more intensive workout? Thank you

[@Two2BestFriends]

+Meg Life I meant legs

[@Physcogirl99]

Anika Livnat try doing A floor barre.

[@MultiJalynn]

Hi, are these the exercises I should use after I stretch after class?

[@efoulamaraki9999]

I'm not a professional but I think you should use these exercises after barre but before stretching because they are toning and strengthening. This way you will strengthen your muscles and then stretch them for flexibility! I hope I helped!

[@caitwchart]

the last couple times that i've done this workout, right after the three sets of plies and i start doing the on all four leg in and out, i can feel the muscle on the back of my knee popping when i bring it into my chest. i'm not sure if i'm doing something wrong in the plies or what but it doesn't feel right?? please help xx

[@noway4517]

For me, it happens when I stretch the leg out, don't know what it is

[@user-qd7ln6ks1c]

Sorry , wrong English. I mean usually i dont lean on my heels but feet. But after doing your workout of leg strengthening then stand to do your barre workout, i lean on my heels and feel hard to change.

[@Blue70712]

Should you be feeling the first exercise in your tighs? Am I doing something wrong?

[@daffo595]

cool leotard!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Daff OOn Thank you!

[@dianacarolinajaramillo7827]

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[@lizzynygaard2128]

that one with the mat was a little hard because I didn’t have a mat

[@ericadrummond2140]

Yay 0 dislikes

[@sophiakravets1524]

i’m gonna be sore tomorrow

[@katt17c]

holy bl**p this is hard!

[@livaozolina5061]

Sorry for asking but did you just hide the word 'bleep'?

[@katt17c]

@@livaozolina5061 haha, yes i did, lol!

[@tinydancer122698]

PLEASE HELP ME💀