Amy Schumer has had a busy fall with her current tour and the upcoming October 21 Comedy Central debut of the new season of her show, Inside Amy Schumer. The comedian has also been keeping busy by working out with Jen Widerstrom , a famous trainer.
When Amy informs him that her son has complimented her on how “strong mother is,” Widerstrom says, “I never see Amy grin bigger.” Little Man takes care of all the inspiration for me, so this lady always arrives prepared and motivated.
After a tough pregnancy during which she was hospitalized with hyperemesis gravidarum , a severe case of morning sickness, Schumer gave birth to her son, Gene, in May 2019. Due to her endometriosis, she underwent a C-section that took more than three hours, according to People . Since then, the actress has been outspoken about getting her uterus and appendix removed in 2021 as part of endometriosis treatment.
According to Widerstrom, Schumer’s approach to exercise is significantly influenced by his medical history. She was “living in agony,” the trainer explains, “so our goal has been to generate strength and freedom in movement whether that’s in a sweat “session” with me, on stage, or leaping in the ocean with her family.” Amy is a living proof that anyone is capable of taking control of their body and feeling incredibly powerful once more.
JEN WIDERSTROM, a trainer, on working with Amy Schumer Our objective has been to build strength and movement freedom because she was a person who lived in pain.
Jen Widerstrom, a trainer, on working with Amy Schumer Pilates and other low-impact activities helped Schumer build his core strength in order to regain control of his vehicle. Widerstrom explains that “we’ve had to perform a lot of remodeling around her core and back where there was a lot of vulnerability.” The Pilates instructor continues, “She lights up when she gets to try a new Pilates movement, and single-leg circles are one of her favorite exercises.
Widerstrom and Schumer usually listen to reggae and “’90s stuff” in the gym, but lately they have been playing Beyonc’s “MOVE” repeatedly. During their time practicing together, Widerstrom has discovered a few things about the comic in addition to her musical preferences. Her enormous, compassionate heart, according to Widerstrom, “is the only thing that matches her smart, amusing mind.” She has not encountered a stranger.
To attempt one of Schumer’s exercises straight from her trainer, keep scrolling. According to Widerstrom, this series emphasizes lower back and core strength while also testing the heart and mind. She continues, “This is safe for everyone and great for tightening up all over and building core stability while getting yourself more at ease in your body.” Always consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise regimen.
THE CORE AND BACK WORKOUT OF AMY SCHUMER How it functions You’ll perform three to four rounds of the full exercise program, giving each action roughly 50 seconds of your attention. Widerstrom recommends including this in your program twice weekly, emphasizing that you should only perform reps that you can successfully finish. She suggests that you “move slowly,” particularly as you’re getting acquainted to new workouts.
You will require a mat, a chair or bench, and a resistance band.
STAND WITH FEET SLITHER THAN HIP WIDTH APART AND WALK OUT TO PLANK AND OVERHEAD SQUAT REACH.
B. With hands extending toward the ground, bend forward at the waist, bending knees as needed. Walk out into a full-body plank while taking slow, deliberate steps with each hand.
C. Retrace your steps by walking backwards while bending at the knees and keeping your back straight.
D. Reach fully over the head while extending your hips, knees, and ankles.
For 50 seconds, repeat.
LOW REPEAT LUNGE A. Set up in a staggered stance with the right leg bearing 80 to 90 percent of the body weight.
B. Maintain consistent lateral tension on both sides of a resistance band while holding it out in front of your shoulders.
C. While still in this position, draw in the left leg and tuck the left foot behind the right leg.
D. Reposition your left foot into an extended lunge.
50 seconds later, switch sides and repeat.
BOW AND ARROW SEATED A. Sit on a bench or chair with your back straight, your core engaged, and a resistance band in each hand in front of your shoulders.
B. Maintain the left arm’s forward extension while drawing the right elbow back slightly, as if drawing a bow before extending the arm fully.
C. Permit the eyes to follow the right hand as you controllably bring the right arm back to its initial position along the same path.
RHOMBOID PULL TO LATERAL PUNCH A. Sit upright on a bench or chair with your back straight, your core engaged, and both arms holding a resistance band extended in front of your shoulders.
B. With the band slightly lax at first, simultaneously pull both elbows back and to the side to tighten the band. The band should land exactly under the breast or precisely across.
C. Finish the motion by imitating a lateral punch with a hand on either side, then controllably go back to the beginning position.
ALTERNATING BRIDGED HAMSTRING HOLD A. Lie down on a mat with your heels on a firm surface, such as a chair or bench, and your hips and shoulder blades flat and supported on the ground.
B. Raise both hips until they are parallel while maintaining balance by applying firm pressure with both palms on the ground.
C. Keep the left leg slightly bent and shift 80 to 90 percent of your weight to your left heel. The right leg will be unloaded and have a greater bend. Hold for six seconds, paying close attention to keeping your hips parallel.
D. Maintain a microbend in your right leg while shifting 80 to 90 percent of your body weight to your right heel. Take a six-second hold.
Continue for 50 seconds, switching sides.
PULL-OVER BANDED INTO BRIDGE A Kneel down on a mat with your feet level on the floor and hip distance between them. Holding a resistance band in both hands, extend your arms above your head and behind you toward the ground to create lateral tension.
B. Raise hands off the floor and bring them back toward the hips, keeping the resistance band taut on the side where the hips rise into a complete bridge position. The resistance band should contact your thighs once you have fully extended your bridge. Arms should continue to extend until they are parallel to the ground.
C. Pull the resistance band as tight as it will go before letting your hips and arms return to their original positions.
BRIDGE WITH BANDED TRICEP EXTENSION ISOMETHIC A. Kneel down on a mat with your feet level on the floor and hip distance between them. Hold a resistance band across your chest with both hands, keeping your elbows on the floor and your arms at a 90-degree angle.
B. Lift your hips to a bridge position. Hold.
C. Letting tension build in the band come from hips blocking the band’s course, extend arms forward and long until flush on the ground.
D. Controlled arm return to the starting posture without dropping the hips.
A ONE-LEG CIRCLE. Put your feet hip-width apart and recline on a mat. After wrapping a resistance band over the left foot’s arch, extend the left leg. Right knee bent into chest, right hand stabilizing it. Put your right foot on the ground to make this more difficult.
B. Allow the left leg to draw counterclockwise circles in the air while keeping your spine neutral and engaging your lateral core as you attach the resistance band with your left hand close to your left side body. Start small, then confidently move forward.
