Regardless, it works. Here is my before and after:
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Taken from : http://2012lastfatyear.blogspot.ca/2012/01/300-challenge-ab-core-workout.html
Do 25 repetitions
of each move. Keep the pace comfortable but brisk, you want to feel the
burn. It should take 15 minutes.
Your abdominals, unlike other muscle groups, need higher reps
before they start responding.
Let’s get started.

In-N-Outs. Just like it sounds. Sit on
the floor with your hands at your sides. Raise feet off the ground and bring
knees to your chest. (See above.)

Straighten legs out
(see above), hold for a beat, and bring your knees back into your
chest. This is one repetition. Repeat 25 times. For a bit more
challenge, raise your hands above your head.

Bicycles. Sitting in the same position as the In-N-Out,
move legs in a wide, circular motion as if pedaling a bike. 1 revolution
counts as one rep. Repeat 25 times.
Reverse Bicycles. Same as above, but
instead of pedaling forward, petal backward. 1 revolution counts as one
rep. Repeat 25 times. To increase
difficulty on the Bicycle, raise arms straight
overhead.

Crunchy Frog. Same position and movement as In-N-Out, only your
hands are OFF the floor and wrap around your knees (without grabbing or touching
your knees) when your knees are at your chest. (See above.) When you
extend your legs back out, arms should be stretch out as sides, parallel to
ground. (See below.)

This counts as one
rep. Repeat 25 times. (Sorry for the blurry photo.)

Cross-Leg/Wide Leg Sit-Ups. Lie
flat on your back with legs wide, in a V. (See
Above)

Place one hand behind your
head and bring your torso up to perform a standard sit-up movement (see
above.) Try to keep your legs on the floor. With one arm straight, (see
above) try to go straight UP, instead of just over your legs. Sit-Up
straight, and then cross your straight arm over to touch your opposite
leg. (See below.)

And slowly lay back down.
That’s one repetition. On the next repetition, switch arms and cross over to the
other side. Repeat these 25 times, alternating sides. If
you’re unable to keep your legs anchored, use dumbbells to help anchor your
lower body.

Scissors. Life flat on your back,
extending one leg towards the ceiling, and lifting the opposite leg off the
floor just a few inches. Flex your feet.

Alternate legs in a
scissor motion, hold each switch for three seconds. Keep your skyward
leg as straight as you can! Repeat these 25 times.
Hip Butt Ups. Lie on your back, open your hips and bend your legs
so that the bottom of your feet are touching. (see below.)

I
have no idea why my eyes are closed. In pure abdominal bliss,
apparently.

With
your arms at your sides, rock your hips, lift your pelvis and drive your feet
directly up towards the ceiling. When lowering back down, do not let your legs
touch the ground. Repeat 25 times.

Heels to the
Heavens. Lying on your back, extend legs straight up, with arms
at your sides. Lift your butt off the floor (see below.) When raising
feet, imagine touching the ceiling with the balls of your feet. Keep your feet
very flexed. Be sure to lift the legs straight up at 90 degrees, and not towards
your head. Focus on maintaining straight legs.

Repeat this motion 25 times.
Roll-Up
V-Ups. Lie flat on
your back with legs straight out, and arms extended overhead. (see
below.)

Bring your body up as if doing a standard sit-up,
touching hands to toes. (see below.)

Slowly, lower your torso towards the floor,
simutaneously bringing your legs up off the ground at about 45 degrees.
(below)

Now, bring your torso back up and reach for your
toes while your legs are in the air! (below) Imagine creating a
jackknife position with your body. Your legs and hands should actually get
closer then the below photo.

Lower your entire body to the floor and repeat 25
times.
Leg
Climbers. Lie on your back with one leg bent, foot flat on the
floor. The other leg should be out about 45 degrees.

You want to climb this extended leg, by first
grabbing your thigh, then your knee, (see above) then your calf, then
your toe. That’s the easy version. I do a two-touch. I just grab onto the inside
of my knee, and then continue using my abs to pull me up. (below) You
don’t want that extended leg to move around too much, keep it on the same plane
the whole time. It will want to move as you crunch up. Fight it!

Repeat 12 times on one side, then switch
and repeat 12 on the opposite side.
Kayakers.
You’re almost done! Seated, clasp
your hands together and raise your feet out, 4-6 inches off the floor. You may
need to bend them to make this easier. Twist your upper torso from side to side,
touching your knuckles on each side. Do these fast, like your
kayaking a fast river. Do 50. If you can’t do 50, do 40. If you can’t do 40, do
30. You will be able to do
50 one day!


Ahhh!
You just completed (if you did 50 kayakers) 300 abdominal
exercises! You’re on your way to a strong and svelte core!
Now, stretch it
out!
Cobra Stretch.
Lie flat on your stomach and raise your upper body off the floor,
supported by your arms. Your thighs should be resting on the
floor.
Childs Pose. Sitting in
your knees, fold you body over your legs and relax head and arms on the floor
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