Cardio Abs

I love to train abs, but they are such a small group of muscles that burn out so quickly, it is difficult to give them much of my time. I may do a quick abdominal workout AFTER I've trained another body part or after a good sweat session, but just because they are small, doesn't mean they don't deserve your attention. Traditional sit-ups and crunches may not be the best use of your time. In order to get your mid-section looking lean and strong, burning the fat over the top of your abs is crucial. A healthful, low sugar diet is key as well as fat burning exercise. This workout will get your heart rate up and strengthen your core.

* Perform each exercise for 50 seconds, resting 10 seconds. Perform 2-4 rounds.

1-double knees (2 high knees/2 inside feet (high knees, tapping the inside of your foot)

2-belly drop knee drives (lay on your belly, then push yourself up into a plank position, pulling your knee into your chest. Drop back down to your belly and pull the other knee to your chest. Alternate knees) 

3-4 froggers/4 plank jacks

4- leg drops with a crunch (lay on your back with both feet in the air. Drop both legs until they almost touch the floor, crunch, lift both legs back up)

5-Burpees

6-side plank toe touch (get down into one elbow in a side plank position. Bring your top leg forward and touch your toe to your hand)

7-repeat on the opposite side

8- mountain climbers

Have fun!

BHW