Pretty Planks..it’s a “Fab & Focused” core challenge!

Hey Chicks!

To celebrate our amazing new series “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS – Fab & Focused” airing on Rogers TV we want to challenge you to our week 3 Focus – Pretty Planks!! I call them pretty planks because they make your core nice and tight and to be honest, calling them painful planks is not as enticing 😉

  1. Complete Episode 3 of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS -Fab and Focused” Pretty Planks  on Rogers TV (Check out local listings here)
  2. OR if you are not a Rogers Subscriber – no biggie – you can do this challenge instead!

Complete the following “Fab & Focused” workout to  to get your tummy toning and total body trembling!

“FAB & FOCUSED” PRETTY PLANKS WORKOUT

WARM UP – Start with a 5 minute warm up – dynamic stretches like jogging,  jumping jacks, arm swings etc. to get that blood flowing!

WORKOUT: Each move is 45 seconds followed by the focus move (the plank move) which is one minute long complete it and move on to the next – try to limit breaks to 15 – 30 seconds in between sections get a real HIIT workout and burn on!

Alternating Forward Lunge with Twist – 45 sec
Low Cross Punches (use weights if you have them handy to really get that heart pumping) – 45 sec
Plank on your elbows – 1 min

Close grip push up – 45 sec
Standing Mountain Climbers – 45 sec
Reach Thru Plank – 1 min (one side only the second time you repeat make sure you switch sides- see video below)

Ski Jump side to side – 45 sec
Burpees – 45 sec
Plank with Hip Taps – 1 minute

Rest for 1 minute and then repeat the entire circuit!

Oh and make sure you smile while doing this not only does it make it a little easier it also reminds you that you are doing something positive for yourself and truly Living La Vida FIT CHICK!

Have a fierce weekend!

Your Head Chick, Amanda xo

PS.  Exciting News!  You can still take advantage of our early chick rates until April 30th for our upcoming May Fit & Fierce Retreat AND our May Bootcamps are now posted online!! Hope to see y’all next month 🙂