And todayscardio and coreworkout is no different.
Your core is so much more than six-pack abs.
You should never sacrifice moving through your greatest range of motion for speed.
Katie Thompson
That will ensure you get the most out of thisbodyweight workout.
The cardio and core workout below is for Day 11 of theSELF Better Together Challenge.
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Do each move below for your selected period of time.
At the end of each circuit, rest for 60 seconds.
Do the entire circuit 35 times.
Russian Twist
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, core engaged, and hands clasped at chest height.
Come into a half squat by bending your knees a little and sending your butt back.
When you reach the end, tap the floor with your right hand.
Shuffle to the left and tap your left hand to the floor.
Continue to move back and forth as quickly as possible.
Lift your hips and engage your core.
Kick up your right foot and tap your left hand to your right foot.
Stand with your feet together, hands either on your hips or clasped in prayer at chest height.
Step forward with your right foot and bend both knees, sinking into a forward lunge.
Your right thigh should be nearly parallel to the floor.
Push off your right foot again, and step forward, coming into another forward lunge.
Do all of the reps on one side, then repeat on the other.
you could also only do reverse lunges if forward lunges hurt your knees.
Sit tall with knees bent and feet flexed, so heels rest on the floor.
Keep your back as flat as possible, chest up, and core engaged.
If youre using a weight, hold one weight with both hands close to your chest.
If youre not using a weight, hold hands in prayer at chest height.
Rotate your torso and arms to the right, bringing hands down by your side.
(Your hands do not have to touch the floor.)
Repeat on the other side.
Move as quickly as possible, rotating side to side, while maintaining good form.
