What is a fun Ab move?!

Drum Roll Please!!!

This is the LAST AB move of the week!!!

Knee Push Extension!

Well lets just say its not my favorite move, but it definitely gets the job done!!!

This is a move that I really have to focus when I am doing it. I have to focus on my balance and really focus on targeting my abs!


Lay flat on the floor with your arms and legs extended



Bring your hands to your knees and bring your knees up to a sitting position.


Continue this move for one minute!


Have fun with your workouts! You should enjoy making your body healthy and have fun while you are doing that!

Oh and laugh a little!! Because that is really good for your abs!!!

This move targets:
You target your Rectus Abdominous, which is what people refer to as "the 6 pack"
You taget your Transverus Abdominous, which is the muscles close to your hips, which people refer to as "the V"



NOW, put all 5 moves together from the past 5 days.
Floor tuck jumps,
Low plank side punch
Switch kick abs
Reciprocating knee
AND
Knee push extension

Do each move for one minute!!!

An Ab Workout That Actually WORKS

There is something about being in plank position that really makes your abs burn.
Am I right or am I right?!

But then to add moving your legs while in plank position, well that just takes it to a whole other level.

Today is Reciprocating Knee!!

I can only last 22 seconds continuously before I have to stop give myself a break and then keep going!


Start in low plank position
Remember to tuck your butt under


Bring your left leg towards you and touch your knee to the floor.


Put your left leg back, and bring your right knee forward


Try to remember to keep your butt low while bringing your knees forward. When you focus on keeping your butt low, you feel it more in your abs!
When I am trying to keep my butt low, I tighten my butt and inner thighs!

What this move targets:
You are targeting your entire core!
You target your Rectus Abdominous, which is what people refer to as "the 6 pack"
You target your Internal and External Abdominal Obliques, which are the muscles surround your ribs
You target your Transverus Abdominous, which is the muscles close to hips, which people refer to as "the V"

How To Get A Flat Tummy

I dont know about you but when I sit and hold a move for a long time, I start to get sore, the seconds seem like hours and I just give up too soon. 

For example, a C sit or a Plank. Both of those are really hard for me to do. But give me a move where I am actively doing it for a minute and it's GAME ON!!!

So today's move of the day is...

SWITCH KICK ABS

Start by lifting your shoulders and legs off the ground.
Put your left leg up in the air and reach for the left leg with your right arm.

**Look how cute my puppy is in the background! She works out with me everyday! She gets her toy and runs all around the house with it while I workout!

Next, put your left leg down and your right leg down.
Lift your right leg and reach for your right leg with your left arm.

**As you can tell my right leg isn't as straight as my left was, that has to do with my flexibility. AND its okay if your legs aren't completely straight.




Make sure to keep your shoulders off the ground and lift your legs a couple inches off the ground!! Continue doing this move for one minute.


This move targets:
You are targeting your entire core!!!
You target your Rectus Abdominous, which is what people refer to as "the 6 pack"
You target your Internal and Extrenal Abdomical Obliques, which are the muscles surrounding your ribs
You target your Transversus Abdominous, which is the muscles close to your hips, which people refer to as "The V"


I hope you are ready for those ABS to be sore!!

How to Get Abs?

The ab move for today is called Floor Tuck Jumps!

 The move looks super easy but wait until you start doing it! 
Your abs are going to scream!!

I had someone ask me yesterday "Do I have to be fit to do these moves"
My answer: NO!!! You do the best you can, even if you modify this move!

As Shaun T  (the creator of Insanity and Insanity Max 30) No one is judging you. Even if you can only do one, you do that ONE the best you can because it better than not doing one"


Start with both heals on the floor:



Pull your knees towards your chest:
Balancing is the hardest part

Release and put your heals back onto the floor:

While you are doing this move, again make sure that you are breathing!
Inhale as your legs go out and exhale as your bring your legs in!

This move targets:
You are targeting your Rectus Abdominous, which is what people refer to as "the 6 pack"
You are targeting your Internal Abdominal Obliques, which is the muscle right near your ribs



No go get off the couch and give this move a try!!!

What is the Best Ab Workout?

This week is all about ABS!!! 

Everyone wants a nice flat stomach but doing the same crunches and sit ups over and over tend to get a little boring!!

So this week we are going to spice up the ab moves!!

This move is from Insanity Max 30!!!
Its called Low Plank Side Punch

Start by getting down in lower plank position. Make sure your elbows are on the floor instead of your hands




Next raise your left arm and punch to the side, like this:




Come back to low plank position


And then punch to the right side


Continue to punch side to side for one minute.


Make sure that while you are doing this move you are tightening your abs, and making sure that your butt is low. If your butt is up in the air you wont be targeting your abs.


A big thing I have to focus on is my BREATHING, if I dont breathe while doing this move, it is hard to continue for an entire minute.

What this move targets:

You are targeting your entire core!!!
You target your Rectus Abdominous, which is what people refer to as "the 6 pack"
You target your Internal and External Abdominal Obliques, which are the muscles surrounding your ribs
You target your Transversus Abdominous, which the muscle close to your hips, which people refer is as "The V"


I hope this move helps and leaves your tummy sore!!!

Shamrock Shakeology

Who doesnt like a Shamrock shake?
I know I do, but my issue is where is comes from and how bad it is for you!
1st it comes from McDonalds and that is ewwy!!!
2nd it comes from McDonalds so you know its packed with things that arent meant for your body!!

I found this recipe on Pinterest but I decided to change it a little based on my experiences with making that recipe!!

Ingredients:

• 6 ice cubes
• 1 Scoop of Greenberry Shakeology
• 1 cup of almond milk
• 1 cup of water
• 1/8 tsp of peppermint extract 
• 2 tbsp of vanilla sugar free pudding

Blend & Enjoy!!




Please do yourself a favor and quit getting the Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds, and make your own!!!

Caramel Delight Girl Scout Cookie Shakeology

Well since its almost time for the Girl Scouts to start knocking on your door and asking if you want cookies, I thought I would help you guys out, so you can say NOOOO when they come to your door.

Resist that temptation!!!

If you like the Caramel Delight cookies, keep reading!!

Maybe they are called Samoa Cookies now, who knows?! I havent been a Girl Scout for YEARS... Either way this recipe is pretty DELICIOUS!!!



Ingredients:

• 6 Ice cubes
• 1 scoop of chocolate Shakeology 
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 tsp caramel extract
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• shaved coconut (your choice, based on how much you like coconut)
  
  
  
  I blended all my ingredients together and then since I LOVE COCONUT, I sprinkled more coconut on top of my shake!!
  I took my first sip not really sure what I should be expecting it to taste like, it 100% tasted just like to cookies!
  
  
  Try it for yourself! I would love to hear what you think about it!!