The reverse plank is another great exercise that works the core. It targets the muscles at the back of the core and the obliques. Sit on your mat with your legs stretched out in front of you. Straighten your arms and have your fingers pointing forward towards your toes. Push up using your arms withContinue reading “Reverse Plank”
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Overhead Reverse Lunge
This exercise works your core, arms and lower body. It is a great body toner. Nothing sculpts your legs and glutes like lunges and squats. They are my favourite exercises. You can use dumbbells, a weighted bar or a weighted plate. I personally prefer to use the weighted plate as I find it easier toContinue reading “Overhead Reverse Lunge”
Side Plank with a Knee Tuck
This exercise works your core, obliques and abs. It is a challenging exercise. Position yourself in a side plank with your feet stacked together and your elbow directly under your shoulder. Place your left hand on your hip and slowly lift your hips off the ground and slowly bring your right knee into your chestContinue reading “Side Plank with a Knee Tuck”
Boat Pose with a Curl and Press
This exercise works your core and arms. Toning and sculpting your body for the summer. Start by sitting on the mat with your feet on the floor, knees bent. Lift your knees and bring yourself into boat position like the picture above. Your arms should be at your side holding dumbbells with your palmsContinue reading “Boat Pose with a Curl and Press”
Standing up Crunches
Ab workouts do not always have to be done lying down on a mat. Exercises where you are standing place less of a strain on the neck and are just as effective, improving strength and stability. Start by holding a dumbbell in both hands above your head and left shoulder, pointing your right foot outContinue reading “Standing up Crunches”
Bicycle Crunch
The bicycle crunch is one of the most effective exercises to sculpt your abs. It works all the abdominal muscles. Start by lying on your back with your hands behind your head and bring your legs up to a 90 degree angle. Pull your left knee into your chest and bring your right elbow toContinue reading “Bicycle Crunch”
15 minute abs workout
This 15 minute routine can be performed in the very comfort of your home. If you do this at least three times a week you will get strong sculpted abs. Make sure you warm up first by doing some cardio. This can be skipping, jogging etc. Complete 4 rounds of all the exercises resting forContinue reading “15 minute abs workout”
Plie’ Squat on the balls of your feet
This exercise works your glutes, thighs, ankles, calves and core. It is a great exercise as it improves balance, tones and strengthens. Start by standing with feet wider than hip-width apart with your feet pointed outwards and come onto the balls of your feet. Slowly squat down in a sitting position still on the ballsContinue reading “Plie’ Squat on the balls of your feet”
Glute Kickbacks
This is one of my all time favourites for working your glutes. You can make it harder and see quicker, more defined results by using ankle weights or an extension cable. Start by getting on your hands and knees. Make sure your hands are parallel underneath your shoulders and your abs are held in tight.Continue reading “Glute Kickbacks”
V Sits
This exercise works your whole core, working your low, middle and upper abs. It is a challenging exercise. Start in boat pose with your knees bent towards your chest. Keeping your core in tight, slowly extend backwards extending your legs at the same time. Do not allow your shoulders and feet to touch the mat.Continue reading “V Sits”