Since yesterday was Pi day I posted a recipe instead of a workout, but don’t think that I forgot about it for this week!  We all will need this core workout to work off all the pie we ate celebrating pi day yesterday, haha!

This workout only take 15 minutes!  Keep good form, no excuses, just do it!

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We have completed two months of this new year, can you believe it?!  How are things going with your new years resolutions?  Have you been eating well and working out?  If not, today is a great day to start!

This 10 minute workout focuses on the arms.  You’ll need  2 sets of weights: a light and heavier set.  I prefer to use 3 and 8 lbs weights, but if you only have 3 and 5 lbs that works out fine as well.

https://youtu.be/4pcaD3wInqM?list=PLgakCUVpYNWIk8PsXNfz6YxB3vm2iM9GY

Remember, keep good form, warm up before and stretch after you exercises!  No excuses, just do it!

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Here is another workout you can do whenever and where ever you want! All you need is a sturdy chair and a small amount of space!   This workout is only 15 minutes, you can spare 15 minutes! 🙂 No excuses, just do it!

I love that this video has a count down clock so that you know how much time is left.

The Best 15-Minute Beginner Workout — No Equipment Needed | Class FitSugar

Make sure you use proper form!  Warm up and stretch after!  Now go do it! 🙂

Class Fitsugar has a lot of great quick workouts.  They also make a lot of workouts for beginners, so if you don’t have a lot of time and you are new to working out, these are perfect for you!

You can check out there website by clicking HERE!

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Here is another workout you can do whenever and where ever you want! This one is an abdominal specific workout.  You can get this one done in less than 15 minutes! All you need is a small amount of space and a stability ball if you already have one!  Do 5-10 reps of each and repeat 2-3 times depending on how much time you have.  No excuses, just do it!

1. Warm-up: Cat-Camel

   Start on all fours with hands directly beneath shoulders and knees below hips. Exhale and contract your abdominal muscles, rounding your spine up to the ceiling (bottom illustration). Tuck in your chin slightly and hold for 10 to 15 seconds. Next, exhale and arch your lower back and draw your chest and head upward; hold for 10 to 15 seconds. Return to the starting position and repeat the full move.

2. Bird-Dog

   Remain on all fours and tighten your abdominal muscles, keeping your spine and neck in a neutral position; you should be looking at the floor. Slowly extend your left leg behind you while reaching your right arm forward. Keep your hips and shoulders square and make sure your lower back doesn’t arch. Hold for five seconds. Slowly return to the starting position and do the move on the opposite side. Complete 5 to 10 repetitions on each side.

3. Stability-Ball Crunch

   Strengthen your abs and obliques by sitting on a large ball with your feet flat on the floor. Walk your feet forward, letting your entire back rest on the ball and keeping your thighs parallel to the floor. Cross your arms over your chest and slightly tuck in your chin. Contract your abs and exhale as you raise your torso about 45 degrees. Pause, then lower, inhaling as you go. If you feel unstable, move your feet farther apart. Repeat 5-10 times.  If you don’t have a stability ball, just do this move on the floor as a regular crunch/sit up.

4. Front Plank

   Lie on your stomach with arms bent, palms and forearms on the ground, fingers pointed forward, legs extended, and toes tucked under. Work your back and abs by contracting your core muscles and slowly lifting your entire torso off the floor, keeping palms, forearms, and toes on the ground. Avoid arching your lower back, hiking your hips upward, or shrugging your shoulders. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds, gradually building up to one minute.

5. Bicycle

   Lie on your back with fingertips behind ears, legs in the air, and knees pulled toward chest. Target your sides and entire ab area by contracting as you lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Straighten your right leg at a 45-degree angle and rotate your upper body to the left, bringing the right elbow toward the left knee. Switch sides by straightening your left leg, bending your right leg, and bringing the left elbow to the right knee. Alternate sides in a pedaling motion. Complete 5-10 full reps.

6. Side Plank

   Turn onto your right side with your legs extended and your feet and hips resting on the ground and stacked on top of each other (top illustration). Place your right elbow directly under your shoulder to prop up your torso, and align your head with your spine. Gently contract your core and lift your hips and knees off the floor; this strengthens your sides and deep ab muscles (bottom illustration). Hold for 10 to 30 seconds, gradually working up to a minute, and return to the starting position. Roll onto the other side and repeat.

7. Reverse Crunch

   To strengthen the entire ab area, lie on your back and extend your arms out to the side, or keep your hands behind your head if that’s more comfortable (top illustration). Raise your knees and feet so they create a 90-degree angle. Contract your abdominals and exhale as you lift your hips off the floor with control; your knees will move toward your head (bottom illustration). Try to keep your knees at a right angle. Inhale and slowly lower. Repeat 5-10 times.

8. Cooldown: Cobra

   Lie on your stomach with your hands underneath your shoulders and your fingers pointing forward (top illustration). Keep your neck long. Gently exhale and lift your chest and torso upward to stretch your abdominals (bottom illustration). Press your hips into the ground. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, breathing evenly, then slowly lower back to the floor.

Don’t forget to keep good form and warm up before and stretch out after you exercise!

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