Abs aren't just made in the kitchen

Let's be real.  We've all heard the saying "abs are made in the kitchen".  That's true to some degree.  The less body fat you have, the more defined your muscles will be.  The best way to decrease body fat is through proper nutrition, but your abs are muscles, so they need training just like any other muscle group.  A strong core not only looks good, but also offers many benefits including balance and stability for those every day mundane actions and helps to minimize back pain.  Use this short routine to start developing a stronger core.  

3 sets:

30 seconds of mountain climbers

30 second middle plank

30 second right side plank

30 second left side plank

30 to 60 second rest 

Starting position for mountain climbers.  Keep shoulders over hands.

Bring right knee to left elbow, keeping shoulders over hands and switch left knee to right elbow.  Alternate as fast as possible while keeping good form for 30 seconds.  

Middle plank position.  Keep shoulders over elbows while maintaining hollow body.  Think of sucking belly bottom in towards spine and squeeze your glutes.  

Right and left plank position.  Raise hips off the ground, squeeze glutes, and keep body as straight as possible.  Rest as needed, no long than 3 seconds, and resume position.  

ENJOY!!