Troy resident Kristi Dolan has been teaching classes at The Dailey Method for six years, five of which in Birmingham. She enjoys partaking in movement every day, traveling, being on any body of water, cooking and having date nights with her husband or girlfriends. A mother of two children and one Frenchie, Dolan said she has a huge sweet tooth, especially when it comes to donuts and cinnamon rolls.
With Thanksgiving approaching, Dolan modeled three workouts using a frozen turkey. She said to repeat each exercise 20 times per side for three rounds. Or, using a turkey timer, repeat each side for one minute with a 15-second rest in between for three rounds.
“A medicine ball, a single heavy hand weight, a baby or even a trusty magnum of wine can definitely be used in lieu of the turkey,” Dolan said.
Follow Dolan on Instagram @tdolan and message her there about private classes, including girls’ wine nights.
1. Turned-Out Squat Turkey Twist
Step feet inner-hip distance apart with toes turned out. Turkey should be at heart center, held in hands. Keep core engaged while you drop your seat down and back, keeping knees aligned over the ankles. Push through heels as you rise and twist to the left, then come back through the center as you drop back down. Repeat with twisting to the right.
2. Turkey Weight Seat Work
Lie down on the floor with feet planted, hip-distance apart. Place turkey at hip area. Lift leg into air and straighten it out over the hip. Press through the opposite heel to lift your seat off the ground until the last rib stays connected. Press through the heel to engage the seat and hold. Continue to press and hold 20 times each side.
3. Russian Turkey Twist
Sit down with knees bent and feet on the ground. Turkey is at heart center. Lean back, keeping shoulders over hips (about 45 degrees). Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground. Rotate to the left, keeping the turkey center and come back through center to rotate right.