PT GUEST PASS

Build core and unilateral strength – both of which can fast-track you to your next PB – with this body-weight workout

A six-move body-weight sesh from trainer Hannah Frankson

Hannah Frankson can usually be found at Peloton’s London studio, from where her classes – in which she nudges spinning enthusiasts towards a new PB – are beamed into thousands of homes. A former PT to the stars at London’s Equinox, Frankson is now something of a star herself – her most popular rides have been streamed over 200,000 times – but her training philosophy hasn’t changed. ‘It’s all about moving properly, and consistently focusing on form,’ she says.

In this exclusive workout for WH, she’ll help you towards your own spinning PB. This body-weight strength workout features unilateral work (strengthening each side of the body separately, rather than in tandem), which will stand you in good stead, both in life and on the bike. ‘It’s common to push harder with one leg when you cycle, so these single-leg movements will ensure both legs are strengthened,’ explains Frankson. You’ll find core moves in this circuit, too, since a stronger mid-section will also boost your performance on the bike. ‘Many of the core exercises have an anti-rotation focus [aiming to strengthen the muscles that stabilise your torso] to help you avoid swaying side to side on the bike,’ she says.

Not a spinner? As we learned on page 59, leg strength and core stability are also crucial for runners. If you’re following our four-week running plan, take this session as an optional extra.