July 20th: Effortless Abs (or so they say)!

So I've realized I've gotten lazy the past few days and just gone through my bookmarks of workouts I have used in the past, but hey, they work!!!

Try this one out:

http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2009/06/effortless-abs-slideshow?slide=1#slide=1

Happy workout!

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July 19th: Get Abs like Lady Gaga

I get a lot of fitness stuff e-mailed to me and came across this workout plan for abs.

Try it out :) You will need 1-3 lb. weights, whatever you have!

http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2011/07/rock-star-body-slideshow?mbid=enws_mow0707#

Work it gang - cuz you were born this way :-P

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July 18th: Add in some leg work!

The follow workout is designed to target the abs, but also works the legs, glutes, etc...

Give these ones a try and add in some leg work!

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/cardio/no-treadmill/boost-energy-blast-fat-cardio-workout/?page=1

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July 17th: Standing Abs

Try this routine - split up the 200 abs between these exercises :)
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/express/no-crunch-ab-exercises/?page=1

Work it!

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July 16th: Make it happen!

Windshield Wipers: 25 to each side
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/exercises/gorgeous-abs-workout/?page=6

Oblique Twist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuBI-CYp5OA

And then try the exercises in this video (sorry she talks for a good minute or so...):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZGluQL2NK4&feature=related

Have a great day :)

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July 15th: Pilates with Coach Nicole

Try this 11 minute abs workout with Coach Nicole from Spark People :) There are not too many new exercises here that haven't been introduced!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdMptxZv4hQ

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July 14th: Back to the plank!

It's another day of planks! They are really one of the BEST exercises to do for your abs...

Today try this:

- Prone plank - hold for 40 seconds (or as long as you can)
- Reverse plank with leg lift - do 15 lifts on each leg
- Side plank - hold for 30 seconds on each side

Then try the side plank with a twist again from last week!!! If you couldn't do it then, try again! Keep pushing yourself to do as much as your body will allow :)

You can do it!!! We are 2 weeks in...noticing any small changes? Are they becoming easier yet?

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