Ab-Tastic! Melissa Bender Fitness Workout

Hi Everyone,

Let’s work on losing belly fat and love handles today! I used some light weights in today’s workout, but I give modifications for doing it as a bodyweight routine as well. J Also, the very last exercise may look crazy, but do what you can. If you are looking for a lower impact movement do tap, tap, plank, step up, and drive your knees up one at a time while standing (like high knees in slow motion).

If you have any questions about the routine feel free to post them below!

After I completed this workout I ran on the treadmill for 20 minutes. If you are a beginner: ad 5-10 minutes of cardio (jump rope, high knees, running, burpees, mountain climbers, or any of the cardio blast sections from my other workouts.) Intermediate: 15 minutes of cardio. Advanced: 20 minutes of cardio.

While I was on the treadmill the song “Watch Me Shine” by Joanna Pacitti came on, and I thought the lyrics were pretty fitting for anyone starting their own fitness bender. “Bet you don’t think I can take it, but my mind and body are strong, bet you don’t think I can make it, but it won’t take long.”

Have a great night, and enjoy the workout!
Melissa

Abtastic Workout

Beginner: 10 reps

Intermediate: 15 reps

Advanced: 20 reps

1.       Sumo Squat

2.       Weighted Warrior 3 (right)

3.       Weighted Warrior 3 (left)

4.       Ball Pull-in Abs

5.       Bridge Pull on the Ball

6.       Weighted Situp with Ball

7.       Side Plank Series (left)

8.       Side Plank Series (right)

9.       Standing Pendulum Abs

10.   Taps Jumps