Start 2016 off with strength – join me in doing this kick-butt core workout, inspired by the suggestion from my running coach Meghan Fillnow of Fillnow Coaching.  It’s literally 2016 seconds of core work – the perfect way to really honor the start of 2016!  Once you complete the workout, tweet me @trainerTRISH with the #2016core and we’ll virtually high-five one another on a great start to 2016!

 

 

 

{Note} If you ever feel lower back pain while performing these suggested core exercises, please either adjust the exercise so that you are pain-free or stop the exercise and substitute for one that feels more comfortable.  Also, depending upon your fitness level and core endurance, please adjust these suggested core times by adding in rest as needed.   As with all exercise, the best way to get the most out of the workout is to listen to your body and push yourself accordingly within those limits.

 

2016

SECONDS OF CORE:

 

Plank Hold Sequence: {Repeat 2x through sequence}

Front – 60 seconds

Right Side – 60 seconds

Left Side – 60 seconds

 

 

Lower Abs Sequence: {Repeat 4x through sequence}

Leg Lowers – 30 seconds

Hip Raises – 30 seconds

 

 

Bicycle Abs – 90 seconds 

 

 

Twist and Push Sequence: {Repeat 4x through sequence}

Russian Twists – 30 seconds

Push-Ups – 30 seconds

 

 

Crunch Sequence: {Repeat 2x through sequence}

90 seconds of alternative between a basic crunch and a reverse crunch; do 2 reps of one exercise and then 2 reps of the other and alternate between the two

 

 

Bridge and V-Up Sequence: {Repeat 3x through sequence}

Hip Bridge Holds – 60 seconds

V-Ups – 60 seconds

 

 

Total Core Sequence: {Repeat 3x through sequence}

Patrick Abs (alternating hand to foot touches) – 60 seconds

Push-Ups – 15 seconds

Superman Extensions – 90 seconds

 

 

Final Push: {1x through}

51 seconds of any core exercise you want without breaking!

 

 

YOU DID IT! HAPPY 2016 and HAPPY 2016 SECONDS OF CORE!