If you want a killer core, you're going to have to put in the work. That doesn't mean you'll have to spend hours slaving way on your abs to make that six-pack pop, though. If you ramp up the intensity and hit the right spots, you can get a midsection-chiseling workout in less than 20 minutes. That's how Jay Cardiello, the trainer behind the bodyweight workouts performed by the likes of 50 Cent and Kevin Love, helps his clients fit fitness into their busy schedules. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Over the course of the eight-week Anywhere Anytime bodyweight workout program, Cardiello will show you the exact circuits he uses to whip his clients into shape. Each week is focused on a different objective, and Week 7 is designed to kick your cardio up a notch while strengthening your core. You'll work out four days per week, performing one circuit on Mondays and Thursdays and another on Tuesdays and Fridays.Week 7: Get Mobile, Get StrongTuesday and Friday1. Bear Plank Swings2. Bear … [Read more...] about Chisel Your Abs in Just 20 Minutes with This Killer Core Circuit
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Sculpt Your Abs in Just 20 Minutes with This Bodyweight Circuit
A strong core is the key to a strong body — and there are few moves better for strengthening your abs into a rock-solid midsection than the plank. The bodyweight-based staple is a key foundation of the workouts celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello designs for clients 50 Cent and Kevin Love. The no-frills circuit isn't complicated, but you'll have to put the work in to get results. You don't need much time or any equipment for this ab sculpting circuit — just a mat, room to stretch out, and 20 minutes. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Over the course of the eight-week Anywhere, Anytime bodyweight workout program, Cardiello will show you the exact circuits he uses to whip his clients into shape. Each week is focused on a different objective, and Week 5 is designed to push your cardio and core to the next level. You'll work out four days per week, performing one circuit on Mondays and Thursdays and another on Tuesdays and Fridays.Week 5: Get Mobile, Get StrongTuesday and … [Read more...] about Sculpt Your Abs in Just 20 Minutes with This Bodyweight Circuit
Blast Your Abs in 20 Minutes with This Core-Carving Workout
Whether you want a formidable set of six pack abs or just a strong midsection, working the core should be integral to every fitness regimen.When celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello preps clients like 50 Cent and Kevin Love for their ab routine, he doesn't use any equipment or elaborate, difficult-to-execute exercises. Instead, the trainer challenges his charges to burn fat and tone their cores using bodyweight moves that push their core muscles and their conditioning to the next level. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Over the 8-week Anywhere Anytime bodyweight workout program, Cardiello will show you the exact circuits he uses to whip his clients into shape. Each week is focused on a different objective, and Week 3 is designed to hone your midsection and burn fat. You'll work out four days per week, performing one circuit on Mondays and Thursdays and another on Tuesdays and Fridays.Week 3: Get Mobile, Get StrongTuesday and Thursday1. Single Legged Knee to Elbow (L) Tip: Aim to … [Read more...] about Blast Your Abs in 20 Minutes with This Core-Carving Workout
9 fitness apps that eliminate every single workout excuse
Get the Better newsletter. SUBSCRIBE I’m too busy. I’m not a morning person. I’m travelling. When it comes to excuses to skip the gym, we’re full of them. But whether it’s not having time, not knowing what exercise to do or simply not being able to find the motivation to exercise: there’s an app for that. Since we so often rely on our phones to entertain us, teach us and distract us from the real world, why not look to them for a little help when it comes to getting your fitness back on track? When you need that extra push to get off the couch, consider downloading one of these apps designed to combat the workout excuses that plague us. Download one or download them all, either way, a killer workout is just a click away. Excuse #1: I’m constantly on the go; I can’t commit to a gym App: Aaptiv Price: One-month free trial; $8.33/month It can be hard to keep up with a fitness routine when you’re constantly away from home. Instead … [Read more...] about 9 fitness apps that eliminate every single workout excuse
Get a Summer Shred in 21 Days with Bobby Maximus
So: You want to get ripped in less than a month? It’s a big goal, especially if you're aiming to get in beach-worthy shape for the quickly approaching summer sun. And big goals require big commitments—which is exactly why you need this program. The following plan may be the hardest training you’ve done, but that’s exactly what you'll need to do for real results. There’s no free lunch, as my clients, Juan and Joe (pictured below), learned when they took on the challenge. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Juan’s transformation. Bobby Maximus Joe’s transformation. Bobby Maximus Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The program is based on five effective workouts from my new book The Maximus Body. Buy NowThe book has over 100 workouts, but I specially selected this five day cycle to help you build strength and muscle while you melt away fat on your way to your summer shred. But you'll need more than just hard work in the … [Read more...] about Get a Summer Shred in 21 Days with Bobby Maximus