Zero Crunches #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.

 

Today many of you may be happy that now it is going to end, and this killer freak Anami will not bother with her workouts anymore. And few may miss me, (i guess ??). Do not let this, end your journey to your own healthy self. Keep going. Give this world the new you. Give yourself a new you. Be proud of yourself, because it is the most important thing of all. Slow progress is far better than no progress at all. Trust the process. Today’s pain will become tomorrow’s strength. This month’s choices are next month’s body. Don’t let the coming weekend become your weak end. So just go for it. No one else will come to help you it is only you who will do it. Do not quit. Excercise. Rest. Repeat.

 

Zero Crunches

Lie flat on your back with legs bend from knees. Keep your hands behind the head. Now slowly bring the head up and start making Zeros. Get crunch up to the left, then center and down across the right side. Reverse the crunch from left to right. Repeat.

Start with 50 seconds and increase as per your strength. Keep your abs squeezed up. Gradually, you can increase as per your strength. You may also go for 2 sets of 15 reps.

This is a perfect crunch for your abs and obliques. Remember to keep those abs tight.  Keep it slow and controlled. Keep the hips on the floor.

When can you do ?? Best time for any workout is in the morning. You can also do in evening after at least 4 hours of a heavy meal. Never perform any workout on a full stomach.

Tip of the day

Feed your mind with success and it will definitely come to you. Remember quotes won’t work unless you do. Remember your gut feeling is always right when it says “go work it out” Do not let those excuses take over your mind. Do not rest. Do not let this last day convince your mind of not working out. Keep going, Keep doing, Repeat.

Print this out, fill in your name, and keep yourself accountable.

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses

P – Plank Variations & Pilates Variations

Q – Quiet Burpees & Quadruped Leg Lifts

R – Rocking Plank & Russian Twists

S – Sweat It Out Saturday

T – T – Stabilization & Toe Tap

U – Up and Over Steps+Knees & Up and Over Side Lunges

V – “V” Leg Raises

W – “W” Leg Raises

X – “X” Squats

Y –YTWL Variations

“W” Leg Raises #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

 

If you don’t see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner.

 

 

 

Be a winner. Do not beat others but beat your own past self. If you did 30 reps yesterday, do 50 reps today. Do not ever quit. Always remember believing is the first step to win. The key is to stay focused.

W Leg Raises

Lie flat on your back. Lift both legs above the hips. Drop them straight down with the feet together. Do not touch the ground. Your feet should be few inches above the floor. Now bring back up both the legs wide and apart. Bring down and get those feet together. Up again above the hips. Keep altering back and forth with feet together and apart.

Repeat for 50 seconds and you can increase as per your strength. Keep your abs contracted the entire time. Make slow but controlled movements. Do not bend the knees while moving the legs.

This apparently works on your abs and cut the extra fat. It also tones your legs and thigs. Keep the abdominal muscle tight the entire time. Make sure to move the leg in a controlled manner, do not swing or yank.

 

Tip of the day

Yes, you are busy. We all are. Don’t be a drama king / queen and just do it. Think of your workouts as important meeting you have scheduled with yourself. Bosses don’t cancel their meetings

 

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses

P – Plank Variations & Pilates Variations

Q – Quiet Burpees & Quadruped Leg Lifts

R – Rocking Plank & Russian Twists

S – Sweat It Out Saturday

T – T – Stabilization & Toe Tap

U – Up and Over Steps+Knees & Up and Over Side Lunges

V – “V” Leg Raises

“V” Leg Raises #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

 

It is all about perspective.

 

 

 

Do not feel low because of others. It is you and your peace of mind at the end. Peeople will never change so change your way of looking at them. Be happy with your own self. You do not need anyone else to destroy your happiness. So get up and go workout. It is a great stress buster.

V Leg Raises

Sit on the mat extending those leg in front of you. Spread the legs to form a V. Press your palms against each other. Now slowly lift the right leg up as high as you possibly can. Bring down. Repeat for 50 seconds. Repeat with left leg.

Repeat for 50 seconds and you can increase as per your strength. Make sure to keep your body and torso straight. Keep your abs contracted the entire time. Make slow but controlled movements.

This is a great workout for inner thigh. Keep the abdominal muscle tight the entire time. Make sure to move the leg in a controlled manner, do not swing or yank.

            

 

 

 

Tip of the day

Patience is the key. Do not overdo. Listen to your body. Eat well and work harder.

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses

P – Plank Variations & Pilates Variations

Q – Quiet Burpees & Quadruped Leg Lifts

R – Rocking Plank & Russian Twists

S – Sweat It Out Saturday

T – T – Stabilization & Toe Tap

U – Up and Over Steps+Knees & Up and Over Side Lunges

Up and Over Steps+ Knees & Up and Over Side Lunges #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

 

Change, the only permanent thing.

 

 

 

A change may be around the corner. But it is of no use if you do not even get up and go to that corner. – A’nami’

Last week, I became a bit cruel. Gave some hard and Tabata workouts. People want me to have some mercy. So I decided that in this last week I will be more liberal and kind.  So here are some easy peasy exercises. Get up and embrace the change which is just around that corner.

 

Up and Over Steps + Knee

Stand upright. Swing your arms above your head from right to left. Bringing your left leg behind you. Now bring the left knee to the left elbow. Extend the leg back again. Swing the arms across the opposite side. Bringing the right leg behind. Knee to elbow. Extend back. Keep altering the motion.

Repeat for 50 seconds and you can increase as per your strength. Make sure to keep your body and torso straight. Make slow but controlled movements.

This is a full body cardio workout.  Keep the abdominal muscle tight the entire time. Make sure to swing those arms slowly, do not yank.

Up and Over Side Lunges

 

Stand upright. Take a side lunge extending your right leg out. Get down and touch the right toe with left hand. Get back and your hands will go up your head. Now take a lunge on left side and reach down with your right hand. Stand, hands above your head. Keep altering back and forth from side to side.

Start with 50 seconds and increase accordingly. Keep those abs contracted the entire time. It is again a full body workout. Keep the motion slow and controlled.

When can you do ?? Best time for any workout is in the morning. You can also do in evening after at least 4 hours of a heavy meal. Never perform any workout on a full stomach.

 

 

Tip of the day

If you can make it this far, nothing can stop you from one more mile or one more set of reps

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses

P – Plank Variations & Pilates Variations

Q – Quiet Burpees & Quadruped Leg Lifts

R – Rocking Plank & Russian Twists

S – Sweat It Out Saturday

T – T – Stabilization & Toe Tap

T- Stabilization & Toe Taps #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

 

Pain is the true sign of a killer workout. – A’nami’

 

Better sore than sorry. I started loving this sore pain. I am addicted to this now. I workout for two things. One the fragrance of sweat and the feeling of the sore pain. Oh yes, I know I am crazy. Are you ??

T – Stabilization

Drop down to a full push up position. Keep your feet shoulder with apart. Rotate open the right hand which goes up towards the ceiling. Back down. Now take the left hand up and back again. Keep your core tight and contracted.

Start with 50 seconds and you can increase as per your strength. Make sure to keep your body and torso straight. Do not push those hips up high or do not sink down. Keep it straight the entire time. Make slow but controlled movements.

This is a great core strengthening exercise. It cuts your belly fat and tone the obliques. Keep the abdominal muscle tight the entire time.

Toe Taps

Sounds easy-peasy. Right? Yes, it is easy as it sounds

Lie down on the floor, facing up, hands on your side with palms down and legs extended straight. Now slowly bend your knees right above your hips. This is a tabletop position. Calves should be parallel to the ground and thighs should be perpendicular. Now drop your right foot down and tap the ground with your right toes. Do not rest the foot on the ground. Bring back up and drop the left leg. Bring up again to tabletop position.

Start with 50 seconds and increase accordingly. Make sure the knees should be bent at 90-degree angle the entire time. Keep those abs contracted the entire time.

When can you do ?? Best time for any workout is in the morning. You can also do in evening after at least 4 hours of a heavy meal. Never perform any workout on a full stomach.

 

 

 

 

 

Tip of the day

This is the Finale week. Come on guys, get up and do some workout.

  (Just stumbled upon this and I liked this. Sorry if some word doesn’t sound good. It is not intended.)

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

N – Nose to Knee Plank

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses

P – Plank Variations & Pilates Variations

Q – Quiet Burpees & Quadruped Leg Lifts

R – Rocking Plank & Russian Twists

S – Sweat It Out Saturday

Sweat It Out Saturday #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

 

No one ever said getting an awesome, healthy body was easy—that is why the word work is thee in workout.

 

 

 

Make sweat your best accessory. Work hard and sweat harder. And be ready to get your wishes granted. Be active. Be fit and healthy.S for Sweat. Get ready to have a Sweaty Saturday.

 

We are nearing the completion of the month and the challenge. I never said it will going to be easy, but it will be totally worth it. Don’t stay still and let the weekend pass by. Move your butt and sweat it out with me. Come on, we don’t have many days left. Cover the days you missed till now.

 

Slow Squat + Hooks

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly get down into a squat and slowly come back up. Slow and controlled. Swing those arms forming a hook the entire time. Make sure your elbows come straight from your sides.  Focus on getting a controlled and a strong swing. Keep the shoulders contracted.

Start with 45 seconds.  Gradually, you can increase as per your strength. This is a great cardio workout. It works on your core, chest, biceps, triceps, thighs. Keep all these muscles contracted the entire time.

Side Squat + Knee

Stand straight with your hands at the back of your head. Take out a side squat with your right leg. Then drive that right knee up to the left elbow and go back to that side squat position. Come back up and stand. Switch side. Now bring the left leg to the side, drive that left knee up to the right elbow. Keep altering back and forth.

Repeat for 50 seconds. Make sure to bring the knees as high as you possibly can. Keeping a low squat is effective.

Side Star Dips

Get into a full plank position. Now drop your hip to the right side and at the same time extend the left hand up. Right hand and shoulder should be perpendicular to the ground. Get back to full plank. Switch side. Drop the opposite hip to the left side while the right hand will go up.

Repeat for 50 seconds. You need to keep the lower back and abdominal muscles tensed for the support. Keep the abs contracted the entire time.  Whenever you come to side star position make sure the hand and shoulders are perpendicular to the ground.

It works on your abs and obliques and gives you a lean toned stomach. Try to get as much range of motion as possible. Make the movement slow and controlled.

When can you do ?? Best time for any workout is in the morning. You can also do in evening after at least 4 hours of a heavy meal. Never perform any workout on a full stomach.

Saturday Bonus

Here are three more workouts if you think above three are a bit tough for you. Try these three then go for the above. I will keep it short and simple. Just do it.

Scissor Kicks

Lie on your back. Raise both legs up and move like a scissor. Cut the fat peeps.

Squat Jacks

Already heard about and even did some jumping jacks. Right? Nothing fancy. Just get into a squat and do the jack. Simple. Isn’t it??

Single Leg Lateral Hops

Let me take you to your good old childhood days. Remember hopscotch ??  Loved it ?? (I’m afraid not anymore) Start jumping left to right. Switch leg. Repeat. I suggest using your mobile as the marker.

      

 

 

Tip of the day

Sounds like a pretty solid recipe for success. Isn’t it ??

 

 

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

M – Mt. Top Abs & Mountain Climber

N – Nose to Knee Plank

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses

P – Plank Variations & Pilates Variations

Q – Quiet Burpees & Quadruped Leg Lifts

R – Rocking Plank & Russian Twists

Rocking Plank & Russian Twists #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

 

Fitness is not a seasonal hobby. It is a lifestlye.

 

How many of you relate to this ?? I do. Working out is like music to me. It is my mood buster. Come let us do some rock and roll.

 

Rocking Plank

Remember what we had for letter E ?? No. It’s Elbow Plank. You must be wondering why E, today’s letter is R. Guys, let us rock today.

Get into the Elbow Plank position. Make sure your elbows should form a 90 degrees angle and should be directly beneath your shoulders. Your body should be parallel to the floor with you neck, spine, hips, and heels should forming a straight line. Now let’s ROCK. Move your body back and forth just a few inches. Do not jerk or yank. It must be a controlled rocking.

Start with 45 seconds.  Gradually, you can increase as per your strength. Keep it slow and controlled. Keep your whole body straight and parallel to the floor the entire time.

This is a full body workout which also works on your core and give you flat belly. Keep your abs tight the entire time.

 

Russian Twists

Sit on the mat with your legs extended in front of you. Bend those knees. Lean back and sit up on your tail bone.. Keep your torso straight. Start rotating from left to right as far as you can. It is more about the range of motion than it is about speed. Repeat for 50 seconds.

This works on your abdominal muscles and obliques. Start with 45 seconds.  Gradually, you can increase as per your strength. Keep it slow and controlled. It is not about speed afterall.

When can you do ?? Best time for any workout is in the morning. You can also do in evening after at least 4 hours of a heavy meal. Never perform any workout on a full stomach.

 

 

Tip of the day

That’s it. Stop giving up. It is actually pretty simple, like either you do it or you don’t. There is nothing in between but only excuses. Nothing will work unless you do it.  So just do it man.

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

L – Lunge + Lifts & Lunge Pulses

M – Mt. Top Abs & Mountain Climber

N – Nose to Knee Plank

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses

P – Plank Variations & Pilates Variations

Q – Quiet Burpees & Quadruped Leg Lifts

Quiet Burpees & Quadruped Leg Lifts #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

 

Nothing will work unless you do.

 

 

Nothing will work unless you do. So do it. And do the best. Don’t let go of the gift.

 

Quadruped Leg Lifts

Get on all your fours. Distribute your weight evenly between your arms and knees. Keep the knees shoulder-width apart. Now Slowly lift the right leg and extend it straight. Pull back. Lift the left leg and move it straight out. Keeping the knees straight.

Start with 45 seconds.  Gradually, you can increase as per your strength. Keep it slow and controlled. Keep your knees straight while lifting those legs.

This works on your core and tones your legs as well. Keep your abs tight the entire time.

Quiet Burpees

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lean forward and put your hands on the ground. Take a stance back with your right leg then the left. Bring the right foot back forward then the left one. Stand up. Push your arms over your head. Then again lean forward, put your hands on the ground and take a stance with the left foot first this time, then another foot back. Bring back left leg then right. Stand upright and push your arms overhead. Repeat.

This is a great cardio warm-up workout. It also works on your abs and thigh. Tones your hands.  Keep the core contracted while taking the stance. Keep your shoulders firm.

Start with 45 seconds.  Gradually, you can increase as per your strength. Keep it slow and controlled.

When can you do ?? Best time for any workout is in the morning. You can also do in evening after at least 4 hours of a heavy meal. Never perform any workout on a full stomach.

 

 

Tip of the day

Get that little “umph” and be a winner. This is all for you no one else.

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

K – Kneeling Side Leg Raises

L – Lunge + Lifts & Lunge Pulses

M – Mt. Top Abs & Mountain Climber

N – Nose to Knee Plank

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses

P – Plank Variations & Pilates Variations

Plank Variations & Pilates Variations #AToZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

 

One of the greatest moment in life is realising that two weeks ago your body couldn’t do what it just did.

 

Many of you can relate to that moment I am talking about. Right ?? Not yet, don’t worry. Start today and see the difference in next seven days. Come on, you do not do this for me or any other person, you will do this only for your self. Go get it.

 

Pilates Side Plank with Leg Raises

Get on the floor. Turn to your right and raise your upper body on your elbow. Bend your right knee to 90-degree angle. Keep the left hand on your waist. Extend the left leg and point the toes out. Now slowly move the left leg up as high as you can, bring down, repeat. Repeat with right leg.

Start with 50 sec or 3 sets of 15 for both sides. Try to keep the upper leg straight and do not swing. Move in a controlled manner. Keep the upper body firm and do not let your neck drop down to shoulder.

 

Pilates Side Hip Raises

Start with the same position as above. On your right side. In this, you have to bend both of your knees.  Try to keep both the knees together. Now lift those hips as high as you possibly can. Drop down. Repeat. Switch side and repeat.

Start with 50 seconds or 3 sets of 10 reps. Each side. Try to keep your lower shoulder firm and see that your neck does not drop down to the shoulder. While touching down,  do not rest your hips fully on the ground. Just tap and go up again.

  

Plank Touchdowns

Get into a full plank position. Distribute your weight on your hands and toes. Keep your head, back, and hips in a straight line. Now slowly drop both knees down as to touch the ground. Get back.

Start with 50 seconds.  Gradually, you can increase as per your strength. Or you can also do 2 sets of 10 reps. Try to keep your upper body and hips in a stationary position.

It is a full body toning exercise. It also gives your abdominal muscles some push and strengthens your legs and arms as well. Try to keep the hips stationary. Don’t let them drop down or kick up high. Keep them at the same level throughout.

Plank Knee Tucks

Start with the full push-up position. Bring your right knee to your left side from beneath. Get back in full push-position. Now kick the left knee out to the right side of your body. Get back.

Start with 50 seconds.  Gradually, you can increase as per your strength. You may also go for 2 sets of 15 reps. Keep rotating those hips as much as you can and make sure to keep your shoulders straight

This gives you a flat belly and cuts your side fat. It also tones your leg and strengthens your shoulders and arms. Keep in mind that the motion should be controlled. No swinging, no jerking no momentum.

When can you do ?? Best time for any workout is in the morning. You can also do in evening after at least 4 hours of a heavy meal. Never perform any workout on a full stomach.

 

 

 

Tip of the Day

Put your mind to it, and you just might be surprised by what you can accomplish. If you believe it, so it will be. And if a baby can do a plank that well, so can you!

So, will you go for it, or let things just stay the same?

 

 

P.S –

These are just single workouts. Warm up and cool down are not included in this. Know that your body has limits and you should respect it. Do only as much as your body allows you. Little pain is absolutely normal as the muscles stretch, but if you feel more pain then you are doing something wrong. Stop doing it and consult a doctor if necessary. I am not a personal trainer, this is meant to be the inspiration for you as a way to break workout boredom.

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My previous posts of the #AToZChallenge –

J – Jump Squats + Broad Jumps

K – Kneeling Side Leg Raises

L – Lunge + Lifts & Lunge Pulses

M – Mt. Top Abs & Mountain Climber

N – Nose to Knee Plank

O – Oblique Crunch & Outside Leg Raises+Pulses