Abs-olutely

Hi! 🙋

This week I will talk a little about the importance of core strength and why is it important to pay special attention and make sure to devote some time working on your core/abs.

First of, as I've said before, fattening food is what causes belly fat storage. In order to tone your belly muscles which is very difficult, you need to diagnose your diet. Try smaller portions of your favorite foods. Eliminating them all together is unrealistic.

Second of, 'freezing away' belly fat is not the answer to the problem. I think it is perfectly fine to 'get rid' of stubborn fat and then have a regular fitness routine to maintain or enhance  your abs but depending and making a habit of a aesthetic procedures will not solve the deep-rooted issues. These procedures do not tackle to problem at hand.

The core is actually made up of three sheaths of muscles: 

1.The upper abs, the side muscles, which are called the obliques, and then this very deep layer of muscle.

2. Those deep muscles are the ones that do all the good stuff, like support your spine and act as a natural corset—so when you work them not only do you get a flatter stomach but a tighter stomach.

3. Weak core muscles leave you susceptible to poor posture, lower back pain and muscle injuries.

Below is the rundown from the video I posted on my gram. (7.28.17)
Abs with the stability ball

Please note: before starting with your targeted workout make sure you warm up first. A good head start of 10-30 minutes of the treadmill, StairMaster, or elliptical before starting on strength training. 

1. Plank for 1 minute
20 seconds hold
30 seconds slow mountain climber
10 seconds hold

2. Weighted (10lb) crunches
x12

3. Knee tucks
x12

4. Pass crunch
x12

5. V pass
x12

6. Obliques
x12

7. Side wall V hold
x8

Repeat these sets 2 more time for a total of 3 sets.  

Do DM me with any questions!

Live well Be well!

Marsida