Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

Just the combination of words core barre workout is enough to send most peoples muscles a-quivering.

In case you havent noticed,I am missing half of my left arm.

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And Ive heard thats not super common.

As you go into the workout, dont be afraid to modify movements.

The best workout is the one that you could do.

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Kelsey Lindell is a Minneapolis-based fitness instructor, the founder of Shape Society Collective, and an advocate for people with disabilities. She has taught yoga sculpt, barre, HIIT, Vinyasa, Warrior Sculpt, and more at boutique and national fitness studios all around Minneapolis including CorePower Yoga and LifeTime Fitness. She has partnered with Nike, Lululemon, and Athleta to combine the power of sweat to bring awareness and funds to causes she cares about. Over the course of her teaching career, she has taught more than 3,500 students and has raised over $30k for social justice and disability-focused organizations.

So whenever you need a modification, take one.

Thats how youre going to get stronger.

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She also emphasizes that its okay to take breaks.

If youre not used to holding a long plank, thats really, really normal, she says.

And get ready, because youre going to plank a lot in the workout.

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Lindell shares a stellar tip for improving your plank form: Heres the secret sauce, she says.

And if you dont drop that penny throughout the workout, youre gonna win a million dollars.

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