Manic Monday Melissa Bender Fitness

Hi Everyone,

Just because it’s a manic Monday doesn’t mean that’s an excuse not to work out! Starting out with a tough workout is a great way to get your week on the right track.

This workout is designed to give you high calorie burning, and body shaping at the same time. Your legs hold plenty of muscle. Muscle=calorie burn. So working those legs is going to give you a great shape while burning fat. Today’s workout also focuses on tightening your core. It’s rare to meet someone who doesn’t want better abs.

I read an article yesterday that said mountain climbers, pushups, and planks are some of the top exercises you can do if you want great abs. This workout includes all of those.

As always, modify this workout to your level. Pushups, or the plank kicks can be done from your knees. Also, during the plank kicks keep your back flat. I said you could drop your back a bit in the video because I want you to focus on using your muscles and keeping them supple. However, you always want to have good form. Go for controlled movements over speed.

Enjoy the workout,

Melissa

Manic Monday Fitness Bender Workout

Beginner: 10 reps

Intermediate: 15 reps

Advanced: 20 reps

1.       Burpees

2.       3 Part Abs

3.       Mountain Climbers

Beginner: 50 jumps

Intermediate: 75 jumps

Advanced: 100 jumps

4.       Jump Lunge

5.       High Knees

Beginner: 50 jumps

Intermediate: 75 jumps

Advanced: 100 jumps

6.       Elbow Tap Rolling Pushups

7.       Squat

8.       Burpee

9.       Angel Abs

10.   Plank Kicks

11.   Lunge Kicks (right)

12.   Lunge Kicks (left)