core stability – GRIT By Brit

Your Flat Tummy Plan: 3 Days 3 Killer Core Workouts

February 6, 2014 No Comments

#TBT Enjoying warm weather in Martha's Vineyard last year with my "Fit Friend" Brittany - 2 Brit's in 2 Bikinis ;) — #TBT Enjoying warm weather in Martha’s Vineyard last year with my “Fit Friend” Brittany – 2 Brit’s in 2 Bikinis 😉

Hey Gang! While it’s FREEZING outside, I can see the little light at the end of the tunnel that is Spring Break. Despite being 29 years old and not having a true Spring Break, I like to still prepare my bikini body – hehe. That said, I’ve been digging through my workout repository and have pulled my 3 fiercest, most effective AB workouts…

Now, the plan is to do 1 workout every other day for the next 6 days. So do 1 workout, rest/do cardio, do the other workout, rest/do cardio…and so on. Got it? The idea is to give your abs and core one day of rest in between workouts so your muscles can repair and gain strength. Overworking your abs without adequate rest prevents you from gaining the full benefits of the workout. Alright… let’s do this!

Grit by Brit AB Workout #1:

ABS for Days Vol. 2

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Grit by Brit AB Workout #2:

Tight Tummy, Sexy Stomach, Cut Core

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Grit by Brit AB Workout #3:

Six Pack by Summer

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Enjoy your Spring Break Abs ! (cliche’ I know – hehe)

Peace out, Brit

Abs, Home Workouts

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!