If you have excess belly fat covering your abs why would you work on increasing your abs muscles? Wouldn’t you want to shed that fat first and then work on defining a six pack? Don't do endless amounts of sit-ups...do planks! Planks tighten your core by actually sucking it in with minimal muscle build. Try this 30 day Plank Challenge!
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{Update} Here is a post for descriptions of the planks listed!
* Be sure to check out our workout plans here.
Happy Planking!
Here's a little fun for you this December... Why not a step-up challenge? This will not only get you burning calories and your blood pumping, but it will get your backside tight for those New Years Eve parties! Here's to a VERY Merry Holiday season! Don't forget about our She Sweats 12-Week Transformation that will give you the motivation you need to stick to your workout routine over the holidays {gym and at-home versions available here}!
Santa's Step-Up Monthly Challenge
Just in case you are wondering on a few of the exercises, here are some ground rules:
1. Find a challenging, but safe height for your step-ups with a flat, non-skid surface.
2. The leg listed first, right or left, is your lead leg. This is the leg that you will step up on to your platform with.
3. The knee step-ups are intended so that you step up with the lead leg and bring the other knee up to a 90 degree angle in front of you.
4. The extension step-ups are intended so that you step up with the lead leg and bring the opposite leg out behind you, fully extended so that you are utilizing your glutes muscles to raise it.
BONUS: We will be releasing another December Challenge on Instagram so be sure to follow us there too! @heandsheeatclean
Calves are kind of like a fine wine - they take time to age and mature. You don't grow your calves overnight - it takes constant attention to the often neglected muscles to get that toned, beautiful look you dream of. Think high heels (or high tops for men)!
This month's challenge is simple - here it is!
Don't stop there! Are you on Instagram? If so, we are having a monthly challenge there too! Head on over to follow us @heandsheeatclean & join the challenge - it's all about creating new healthy habits!
Happy Pumping & Creating New Habits!