Thursday, August 9, 2012

Fitspo

Abs of the day:

More abs anyone? How do you all like the other ones? A while ago, I tried tweaking the bicycle crunches because I wasn't feeling the burn. After a few of these, my core was on fire in a good way! I want you guys to try these and let me know what you think!

1. Start right elbow to left knee, right leg should be straight out using your core  (step 3 shows this better)

2. Bring both legs together keeping knees at 90 degree angle, back flat on ground

3. Bring left elbow to right knee while left leg is extended, using core to lift

4. Back to 90 degree knee bend- back flat on ground




One rep is after step 4. Good luck!!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Change up your cardio

Hey there Fire Flames! I apologize I haven't posted in a while, I've been super busy, but I have been answering all of your emails and I thank you for that! I am so happy that you all are doing well on your healthy life. Don't forget: Nobody ever regrets a workout!

I have been asked how to get rid of fat on a certain section, well ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately we can't "spot burn" fat so we have to do a full body workout...I mean you want your whole body to look fabulous not just one section, right!? Eating clean and doing a variety of cardio is obviously the biggest parts to burning fat and calories. Please start eating better, just by doing that, you will notice a significant change in your progress. Secondly change up your cardio; don't just run and get on the elliptical, but try the Stair Master (you'll develop a love/hate relationship) or try a circuit such as:

 15 burpees
15 push ups
20 knee highs (10 on each side)
Run a lap/ .25 mile
20 jump squats
50 crunches
Repeat 2-3 times and don't stop when you feel the burn.

The more you do it, the easier it will seem, but it's just you getting better! Switch it up, rearrange it, and add more sets, but NEVER stop when you feel the burn. Your body starts working in beast mode when the burn begins so if you stop then, you are cheating yourself out of a good workout. Lets get healthy, not skinny.  With that being said, check out this pic: