In only 23 minutes you'll burn calories and tone the abs. Every move integrates the use of the core so this area is constantly being fired up. You'll work in sets of 3: Perform two ab specific exercises followed by a Zone 3 Cardio Blast.

Lindsay begins with a mini squat and some rhythmic breathing. Side to side reaches and pelvic circles begin to warm the entire middle. Next you'll reach the top arm to the ceiling and the bottom one to the floor, further warming the obliques (the muscles of the side waist). Next you'll either grab a medicine ball or hand weight (which really intensifies the work to the midsection).

Holding the ball forward, you'll begin with pelvic tilts. Each exercise is performed for 1 minute. Throughout, Lindsay offers excellent tips to ensure safety and correct form. The next move is a plie with a twist. You'll rotate first to one side then to the other. To rev the heart rate (and burn more fat and calories), Lindsay includes cardio bursts. The 1st one is a burpee move. The next move is a swing with a triceps extension (Lindsay calls it the "Lumberjack"). Following this is a throw move. You pretend to throw the ball adding a pelvic curl. A jump with a pivot is the next zone 3 cardio move. Taking it to the floor to work obliques, you'll perform figure 8 moves with the med ball. Next you'll stand up and continue the figure 8 motion working each side equally. Bring heart rate back up by adding a ski move next. Pick up ball again for a one legged squat with a core twist. Power squats work both the legs and increase calorie burn. Next tri-set includes a balancing knee woodchop both sides and zone 3 cross punches. Plank, pushups with staggered arms and zone 3 plank "running man" follows. Following all of this is some back conditioning along with a few traditional crunch moves for the abdominals. This completes the workout.

Instructor Comments:
This was a review copy provided to me by Lindsay.

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