Thursday, May 9, 2013

MY TUMMY TONING WORKOUT

One of the most common questions I get is "how can I get a toned tummy?" or "what exercises should I do to get a flat stomach?" so I thought that I would share with you all '5 Flat Tummy Exercises' and I hope you find it helpful! They are super simple and anyone can do these because all you need is your body, the floor and maybe a mat.

#1 Plank
Place your forearms and toes touching on the floor or a mat. Make sure you tuck your butt in and just stay in this position. It sounds simple but I assure you that having to lift your body weight definitely works out your core.


#2- Bicycle Crunch
Life flat on the floor with your lower back pressed into the ground then with your hands gently holding your head, lift one knees to about a 45 degree angle and stretch the other leg out. Alternate with this position, twisting your elbow towards the opposite knee.
#3- Leg Lift
So the name sounds like this is a leg exercise but I promise you that it will work your core like crazy! Lay flat on your back, place your arms beside you and lift both legs up together then slowly down and repeat.

#4-Knee Kick
A similar position to the plank only that this time your hands touch the mat instead of your forearms so you are propped up higher. Then alternate between legs, reaching your knee up to your chest.
#5- Side Plank
Exactly the same as a plank, only this time you have one forearm and the side of one foot on the mat with your other hand on your hip. 

I hope that you found these tummy toning exercises useful, they are some of my favourites! Do these often and you will start seeing results.

Let me know if you try this out and if you post a picture on instagram 
use the hashtag #JordysFitness so I can see!