six pack abs – GRIT By Brit

Washboard Abs Workout

November 12, 2014 1 Comment

Image: Showing off my “washboard abs” during a styling session at Lorna Jane (love this outfit BTW – I wear it to teach cycling all the time)

Hey hey – happy Workout Wednesday! As promised, here is your workout of the week – Washboard Abs. I’m getting floors installed at my studio, Dallas Grit Fitness, today . Yay! This is the last major renovation milestone before I can start decorating and, ultimately, teaching classes. I’ll be hanging out at the studio all day, so I plan to knock out this ab workout while “overseeing” contractors. Should be good fun.

It’s been a while since I posted an ab workout, so today I’m bringing you my most comprehensive, complete, core exercise routine. During this workout you will engage your abdominals in 3 different positions: 1) Standing Up 2) On you hands and toes in the plank position 3) In the traditional position, on your back. This helps ensure we work the complete core for washboard abs!

Warning: This workout takes about 25 minutes to complete. You can’t rush through it. BUT, I promise you will feel the burn. For best results, do this workout 2-3 times per week for 4 weeks along with rigorous cardio workouts.

Give it a whirl and let me know how it goes. If you have any questions about the exercises below, just post a comment and I can explain. Have a wonderful Wednesday! Love, Brit

Abs

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

(Note: You can click on the image above, to maximize size and print.)

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

Cardio, Home Workouts, Total Body

TRAIN Like an Olympian to LOOK Like an Olympian

August 6, 2012 2 Comments

Workout: Olympic Athlete Personal Challenge by Brit
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Calories Burned: 400-600
Brit’s Commentary: I was feeling so inspired by the Olympics this week that I designed a workout to challenge my own “Olympic worthiness.” I’m no where near an “Olympic athlete” but sometimes it’s good to feel my own SPEED, ENDURANCE, STRENGTH and GRIT! This workout was a nice change up to my usual routine and kept me in the Olympic spirit. It also allowed me to capitalize on all of the positive energy that the Olympics brings every 4 years! That said, try the challenge for yourself and go for the GOLD 🙂

*Be sure to warm up for 5-10 minutes before you start the sprints and stretch for 5-15 minutes after you complete the workout.

Example: Inch Worm Exercise