TRY THIS WFH WORKOUT.

Walking pads and standing desks are great and all, but sometimes we crave a little more movement during our work day. That’s why we reached out to Tracy Anderson (she/her), fitness pioneer and creator of the Tracy Anderson Method, for an easy, 15 min exercise that can be done during our lunch break (office chair required).

But before we jump into our athleisure clothes, keep reading to learn about Tracy’s latest creation, the importance of a green workout program, and her fav eco-friendly exercise products.

Psst, you can also sign up for Tracy’s online studio here for a free 2 week trial!

Tell us about MYMODE.
MYMODE is a multidimensional apparatus unlike anything I’ve ever seen in the wellness space that is designed to mutate and expand with the body, in line with nature. The kit comes with all these multifunctional components—the staff, mat, disk, multiport anchoring system, platform, custom weights, and resistance bands—that can be used in an infinite number of unique ways. Anyone who has moved with me knows that my method is all about consistent results. I’ve been creating brand new, original choreography every week for more than a decade, all in order to deepen the conversation with the body for continuous growth. I talk a lot about the importance of physical intelligence—moving in a strategic and intentional way for supreme results—and MYMODE is a celebration of that idea.

How is MYMODE in line with nature?
The idea came to me when I learned about how unsafe the fitness industry is. Most equipment is full with extremely harmful toxins, and it got me thinking about how wellness is not just an individual practice; it’s an environmental one. We are all part of a collective, part of nature, and our health is directly tied to the health of the earth. MYMODE uses nature-inspired technology in order to restore the ways our physical selves are programmed to move. But even further, it’s made with organic materials. We ensured ethical sourcing practices, low carbon emissions, and living wages throughout our supply chain. For me, this journey with MYMODE is all about seeing wellness as something that extends far beyond our individual selves.

What are a few of your fav sustainable exercise products?
Some products that I fill my practice with include vegan leather ankle weights by Equipt. I also love TOMO water bottles. I find if I make my hydration sparkle like diamonds in a container, I drink more.

We’re ready for our workout! What do we need?
You will need a chair for these exercises. The chair will be facing back the entire time and you will stand behind the chair.

1. Stand behind the chair with your legs at hip distance apart. Toes are pointing forward. Place your hands on the chair back. Lift your right leg with your knee to the ceiling. Return your right foot to the floor. Bend both knees keeping the heels on the floor and your back straight. Straighten legs. Do this 25 times.

2. From the same position, with your hands on the chair back. Extend your right leg to the right side of the chair low and off of the floor. Place your left hand on the chair seat as you extend your right leg straight back. Try to get your leg above hip height. Your upper body will lower when you extend your leg behind you. Return left hand to chair back to start again. Do this 35 times.

3. From the position in #3, your left hand will be on the chair seat and your right hand will be on the chair back. Your right leg is extended straight behind at hip height. Pull the right leg in at the right side at a 90 degree angle. Your shin is parallel to the floor and your knee is lifted pulling towards your right shoulder. Return the leg straight back behind to start again. Do this 40 times.

4. Both hands on the chair seat. Right straight leg taps your toe to the floor behind. Right straight leg lifts with the foot aiming towards the back right corner above hip height. Your left arm will bend your elbow to the chair seat. Return the straight leg to tap your toe on the floor behind. Lift to your left hand. Do this 40 times.

5. Both elbows on the chair seat. Right leg is bent behind at hip height. Leg is bent at a 90 degree angle. Right knee is facing the right side. Right leg pulses straight. The thigh must lift so that the leg goes above hip height. Return the leg bent behind at hip height. Do this 50 times.

6. Repeat all of these on the left side.