Abs – Page 2 – GRIT By Brit

Best ABS Ever!

April 28, 2013 3 Comments

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Sick of crunches? Search no more. Here’s a fun, fierce ab workout that I designed and filmed for you guys. You need to 2 medium dumbbells to complete the workout. It takes about 10 minutes and you can expect to burn 100 calories. Do the workout 3-4 times per week along with some cardio to get your Six pack by Summer!

I think you’re FABULOUS! xoxo, Brit

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Cardio + Abs = Six Pack by Summer: Free 10 Minute Workout Video!

April 9, 2013 No Comments

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Hey hey! Here’s a new workout video I made last weekend. It is intense! If you want a 10 minute cardio and abs workout, search no more. Expect to burn ~200 calories and for your abs to be on FIRE! Below is the description of the the workout in case you want to do it on your own without watching the YouTube video. Hope you like and hope you SWEAT!

Lots of luv, Brit 🙂

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Melt the Muffin Top: Complete workout for your CORE

March 27, 2013 6 Comments

Alright y’all. Summer time is quickly approaching. While I’ve learned to love my “love handles” and opt for high-waist pants rather than low-rise ones, I still feel a need to address the much dreaded “muffin top.” Now, we all come in different shapes and sizes and we should embrace our natural curves. However, excess belly fat and fat storage around the hips is neither HEALTHY nor SEXY. Belly fat, which is called visceral or intra-abdominal fat, is linked to high cholesterol, high insulin, high triglycerides, high blood pressure and other health problems. You can click here to read up on more health risks of excess belly fat.

Below is a workout I designed that will strengthen your core and lower back and also help provide some definition to you lower waist. For best results, do this workout 3 times per week for 4 weeks along with 30-45 minutes of high intensity cardio intervals. I’ve also included some pics of me doing the workout this morning to help guide you. Try it out and let me know how it goes. Enjoy! Luv, Brit 🙂

muffin top

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Lose the POOCH! Complete workout for your LOWER ABS

March 5, 2013 35 Comments

FUPA = Front Upper Pubic Area

(aka “pooch”)

Alright, you guys asked for it so here it is – the ultimate workout for our biggest problem area: LOWER ABS!

Now, if you truly want to lose your pooch you have to minimize belly fat. That means you have to eat clean & sweat. That’s right folks, hit that treadmill, drink that water and eat those apples – just keepin’ it real.

Also, keep note that there are 3 key mistakes we often make that cause our tummy to look super saggy. Avoid these!

Slouching – Stand up straight, puff out that chest and suck in that tummy. Just standing up straight can make us look up to 10 pounds lighter, no joke! Also, walking around like a hunchback makes us look sloppy and insecure…not cute.
Too much sodium – Salt makes us retain water and causes stomach bloating. If you need to slim down for a big event, cut back on the salt!
Not enough water – Dehydration causes “bowel issues” which also causes bloating. Drink up and flush out 😉

Try the workout along with some CARDIO and let me know how it goes. Once you get the exercises down, repeat the circuit up to 5 times for a #hardcore burn – enjoy!

Lots of luv, Brit

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Abs, Legs

10 Minute Abs and Thighs Workout Video

January 6, 2013 4 Comments

My #fitfriend Alex (@alexandriawill), co-founder of Sporty Afros has been pushing me to start make posting free workouts on YouTube for my blog followers. So, last week after one of my Turbo Kickboxing classes (which is why my hair is drenched in sweat in the video) she stayed after and recorded my abs, legs and glutes circuit .

I usually do a series of body-weight exercises at the end of each my classes because my students love to feel nice and tight around their core and in their legs. Body weight exercises are generally high in repetitions and lower in weight which help give you long, lean muscle tone. They’re great to add to your fitness regimen because they require NO equipment and can be done at any time and any place.

Try the workout for yourself and let me know what you think. For best results, complete this workout 3 times per week along with 45 minutes of moderate-high intensity cardio (running, biking, elliptical, etc.).

If you like, I’ll record some more 10 minute circuits to help keep you on track in 2013. Enjoy 🙂

Lots of luv, Brit

Abs, Home Workouts

Tight Tummy, Sexy Stomach, Cut Core Workout

October 21, 2012 3 Comments

You guys are insatiable when it comes to ab workouts! 🙂 Well rest assured, those who ask shall receive. Here is the latest ab workout I designed. I’ve been trying out a lot of new fitness methods in New York City and in Dallas, so I’ve built-in my favorite moves from a variety of formats. Your abs will be on FIRE – guaranteed!

Also, here’s a legit ab exercise article from Web MD: 9 Tips for Fabulous Abs. AND, if you missed my “Six Pack by Summer Vol. 2” workout a few months ago, you can download it here: https://gritbybrit.com/2012/05/28/abs-for-days-yeah-buddy/

Exercise Demonstrations:

Twisting Knee Lift (but throw squat in between each one)

Tin Solider Walk

Plie Squat lean side to side

“Frogger” jumps in plank (but you don’t have to do the push up)

“V” Sit Hold

Speedbag Twisting Crunches (Russian twist w/speed bag arms)

Bicycle crunches

Suitcase crunches

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Abs & Core Workout: Beyonce 6 Pack Abs Workout

May 28, 2012 10 Comments

beyonce abs — After doing my ab workout , you’ll be on your way to a sexy stomach like Beezy!

Alright, you guys asked for it so here it is – “Six Pack by Summer Vol. 2” If you missed Vol. 1, click here to check it out.

Vol. 2 is no joke and will definitely get your tummy tight! Do the entire circuit which consists of 4 complete parts. For best results, do the whole circuit at least 3 times per week AND up the intensity and duration of your cardio workouts (can’t forget those). Once you get it down, try to lengthen the duration and reps of each exercise. The entire workout should take about 20 minutes.

I’ve also included some pictures of the exercises below (compliments of my lil sis who I used to test this out) – Enjoy 🙂

PART 1

GRIT 056 — Plank Jacks – jump toes out and in

GRIT 052 — Mountain climbers – switch feet fast

PART 2

GRIT 050 — Bicycle crunches – alternating

GRIT 047 — Single leg toe touches (example: right hand/left toe)

PART 3

GRIT 068 — Plank Hip Dips – with elbows on the floor, twist torso alternate hips down

GRIT 060 — Plank side to side jumps – keep feet together

GRIT 055 — Froggers – jump both feet up and back as fast as you can

PART 4

GRIT 065 — Leg Circles – take legs all the way around, almost touching floor

GRIT 049 — Flutter kicks – kick feet up and down fast

GRIT 062 — Punch through crunches – alternate the arms

Abs, Home Workouts

Six Pack by Summer

April 22, 2012 15 Comments

abs-female — You CAN have a sexy stomach in time for Summer by doing the “Six Pack by Summer” workout 3X per week along with regular cardio workouts!

Duration: 20 minutes
Calories burned: about 100
Focus: Strength and tone of Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
Commentary: Ladies and gents – summer is creeping up a little more every day. Go ahead and get a jump-start on tightening up your tummy. Below is workout I put together to overload your abdominal muscles, build core strength and flatten the belly. No equipment is required so you can do it effectively at home!
Facts: The Rectus Abdominis (front abs) tend to be one of our weaker, under-worked muscle groups so its critical to spend special time strengthening them specifically. Strong abs help balance weight throughout your core and prevent too much weight-bearing and stress on your lower back. A flat tummy is also just nice to look at 🙂
Instructions: Do the following set of exercises – just one time through. The entire workout should take about 20 minutes and your abs will be on FIRE! For best results, do the workout at least 3 times per week along with moderate/high intensity cardio workouts. Be sure to stretch (cobra position) afterwards and enjoy your six pack!