I'll take a 6 pack please....

There's is nothing quite like the feeling of sore Abs! I love the feeling (Is that weird?). I think it's because I think I am getting the 6 pack I've been wishing for....not to be confused with the  6 pack that can be bought in the store. Although, that is much easier to get! Many people think just doing crunches works the core...BUT, there is much more too it, and a ton more fun exercises!

 Today you will learn exercises that work your abs/core, while working other parts of your body. WHO KNEW THAT WAS POSSIBLE!

I like to incorporate a lot of core work in my workouts for 3 main reasons:

1. Having a strong core, builds a strong foundation for your body. Imagine a half empty coke can, it is pretty easy to crush with one hand, however, if you have a FULL coke can...good luck crushing that. A full and strong core, will prevent you from injuries, and improve your overall day to day functions.

2. Building your core, is NOT just doing Abs. Building your core, is a full body exercise, and it can be done by doing more beneficial exercises than plain ole crunches. Adding core work, mixes up the routine and brings some fun to your workout, with multi-purpose exercises.

3. Working your core improves your posture. Most of us, have very poor posture. Just think how you are sitting right now reading this post...you are hunched over the computer I bet! Busted! You can work your core, just by sitting up straight in your chair...shoulders back, in the "Positive" posture. Crazy it's that easy. Now you just have to keep reminding yourself that all day...that may not be so easy!

If you couldn't guess today's workout focuses on core :) Enough talking, here is today's workout. ENJOY!!

Warm Up:

2x( 30 seconds high knees+30 seconds Jumping Jacks+ 30 seconds Alternating Lunges)

Meat and Potatoes:

50 seconds +10 seconds rest in between exercises:
*you can use 1 dumbbell or if you have a kettle bell use that*

DB/KB swings (thrust hips forward to raise the weight)
Single Arm Squat and Press R
Single Arm Squat and Press L
Alternating Arm Swings (switch weight in the air)
Single Arm punch+Lunge (opposite leg) R
Single Arm Punch+Lunge(opposite leg) L

Ab Set:

2 Rounds:
25 Sit ups (use weight if you want an added challenge)
15 push ups
1 minute plank
30 sec side plank R&L
1 minute bridge
15 push ups
1 min rocking plank (rock forward on your toes, and back, keep repeating for the minute)
30 sec side plank R&L (add dips if you can!)
25 Lemon Squeezers (In a seated position, Kick the legs out, and tilt your torso back, then tuck back into a ball, and repeat)
2 minute bridge hold
25 Leg lifts

Well, there you have it! Your core workout for the day! Hope you had fun, and look forward to the sore abs tomorrow when you wake up...I promise...you will learn to enjoy it!

Tune in for next Friday's workout!