Sticking with the summer theme again today… I know you ate more than one of those Summer Sweet Lemon Bars from Friday (I know I did! 😋) and are itching for a good workout! I know last week I promised some meal prepping tips for today, but I don’t want you to lose momentum with your workouts. So we will hold off one more week for my awesome meal prep breakfast burritos!
Now that you have your full body workout, your lower body workout, and upper body workout, time for some core work. This workout can be done in addition to any of those workouts or you can do what I like to do and do it after a cardio day (I like to run with Harper to the park and back- about 3 miles).
I created this workout back in college when I was teaching spin class at CSU. We did 45 minutes of spin then 15 minutes of abs. I was getting the same people week after week because they loved this ab routine. You’ll really feel a burn and it’s excellent for those deep core muscles that really pull everything together and help with back support.
**Reminder-If you are new to my page and workouts- PLEASE visit and read my “Fitness From Scratch- Where to Start” article- lots of important information before you get started!
Let’s get to it!
Time- 15 minutes
Equipment:
- Exercise mat or soft surface to lay on
- Exercise Ball
- Medium size medicine ball or dumbbell (I have an 8 Lb ball)
- Water
- Music- Plan out your playlist ahead of time! Find songs that pump you up and motivate you.
- Space– Space for your mat and exercise ball
- Attitude– have FUN with it! It’s time to take care of your body!
- *If you do not have an exercise ball, are new to exercise, or just aren’t comfortable trying this yet, feel free to do the movements from the floor!
*I made a quick video below demonstrating the movements-1 video for if you have a ball and 1 video if you will be doing it from the ground! Be sure to watch
Summertime Ab Blast
**The majority of these exercises will be done on the exercise ball- really engage those deep core muscles to stabilize yourself
On the ball:
- 15 In & Outs on the ball (see video)
- 20 Plank Shoulder Taps
- 15 Medicine Ball Sit Ups
- 20 Russian Twists
- 20 Cross- Over Sit Ups
Then off the ball-
- 30 second supermans- switch between T, Y, and I positions
- 30 second plank
- 30 second supermans- switch between T, Y, and I positions
- 30 second right side plank
- 30 second supermans- switch between T, Y, and I positions
- 30 second left side plank
Back on the ball- repeat ball routine 1 more time
Be sure to watch the quick demo video below!
Have fun!
If you don’t have an exercise ball: