Do it while driving...

Do “what “ you ask? Roll your shoulders back, sit taller, longer and think leaner. So many of us want a flat belly, strong abs and a pain-free lower back. We need to stop slouching and bring awareness to our mid-section!

 With limited or possibly no time to spend on abs, it’s important to make use of our daily routines. Many of us drive to and from work, drive around to run errands and find ourselves in the car for at least part of the day. The next time you hop in the drivers seat, I’d like you to think of it as your core workout.  Adjust the seat so you are sitting up tall and allow your lower back to press firmly to the back of the seat. While driving engage your core. Squeeze in your belly and hold the isolation.   Try holding it as long as you can. Takes breaks as needed and try not to hold your breath. Breath in and out through your nose as you strengthen the contraction

Locking in your core will naturally adjust your posture and reshape your mid-section, so give it a try!

Want flat abs? Hover!

If you want flat abs and don't have much time- Lock in, and hold! 3 minutes minimum and work your way up to 5 minutes and let me know how long you can hold it for...

Ever heard of a "Fitness Freak"?

It's a term used in Les Mills Programs and I just LOVE it! I'm participating in a training for a brand new program which Les Mills just launched earlier this year. It's called CX30 and it's Core Cross Training in 30 minutes. Having only taught cardio and weight training classes, I always felt like I wasn't pushing my core to its limits. I've finally found a class that does just that! Whether you take my classes at they gym or participate in some type of fitness regime, the one most useful tips that I can pass along to my readers who want a stronger core is to Hover! Research performed by Dr Jinger Gottschall from Penn. State University found that exercises such as the hover, require more activation in the musles than an isolated exercise, like crunches.  Try it with a friend, or set your stop watch on your ipod or phone and see how long you can hold it! I did 5 minutes today, but look forward to taking it even longer!

If your not sure of what a hover looks like, I'll try to take pictures tomorrow to add them in for you to view... for now,  keep in mind that you want to be flat like a table, elbows below shoulders,  and make a fist with your hands. Let your eyes look down towards the floor and maintain a neutral spine.CX30 Check it out!