Try this 5 minute core-sculpting plank sequence to build rock hard abs. The plank is one of the best exercises for a toned stomach because it works all the muscles of your core, especially the rectus abdominus (the “six-pack” muscles). Planks cause 100% activation of your six-pack muscle, whereas crunches cause only 64% activation.

ADVANCED: Perform the entire sequence for the stated time without rest.
ADVANCED-INTERMEDIATE: Perform the entire sequence for the stated time with 10 seconds rest in between each segment.
INTERMEDIATE: Perform the entire sequence with no rest but reduce the time in each segment to 20-30 seconds.
BEGINNER: Perform each segment in the sequence for 10-20 seconds per segment and take rest as needed.

This is a great quick ab routine to throw in to your workouts. Or drop down right now in your office or at home and do it! Keep consistent with it and you will see results! Note: If you have wrist issues, you can do forearm plank or you can grip a set of dumbbells.

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Awesome 5 Minute Ab Sculpting Plank Sequence

Try this 5 minute core-sculpting plank sequence to build rock hard abs. The plank is one of the best exercises for a toned stomach because it works all the muscles of your core, especially the rectus abdominus (the “six-pack” muscles). Planks cause 100% activation of your six-pack muscle, whereas crunches cause only 64% activation.

ADVANCED: Perform the entire sequence for the stated time without rest.
ADVANCED-INTERMEDIATE: Perform the entire sequence for the stated time with 10 seconds rest in between each segment.
INTERMEDIATE: Perform the entire sequence with no rest but reduce the time in each segment to 20-30 seconds.
BEGINNER: Perform each segment in the sequence for 10-20 seconds per segment and take rest as needed.

This is a great quick ab routine to throw in to your workouts. Or drop down right now in your office or at home and do it! Keep consistent with it and you will see results! Note: If you have wrist issues, you can do forearm plank or you can grip a set of dumbbells.

Train. Nourish. Transform.

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’Tis the season for sweets and treats and a time many of us find ourselves on the slipper candy-coated slope between sticking to healthy eating and falling right off the cliff. In this week’s Fit Hits I promised to post some additional tips on how to reduce your sugar intake, as well as a list of the 50 different names sugar goes by, so you can more easily recognize it on your food labels. These tips will help us master this week's Fitness As A Lifestyle Challenge. Go us!

I'm also working on some treat comfort food hacks. Coming soon!

Article is pasted to the top of my Facebook Page (search FitForceFX). Train. Nourish. Transform.

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Tips & Tricks to Reduce Your Sugar Intake

’Tis the season for sweets and treats and a time many of us find ourselves on the slipper candy-coated slope between sticking to healthy eating and falling right off the cliff. In this week’s Fit Hits I promised to post some additional tips on how to reduce your sugar intake, as well as a list of the 50 different names sugar goes by, so you can more easily recognize it on your food labels. These tips will help us master this week’s Fitness As A Lifestyle Challenge. Go us!

I’m also working on some treat comfort food hacks. Coming soon!

Article is pasted to the top of my Facebook Page (search FitForceFX). Train. Nourish. Transform.

Join me on YouTube (link in bio), Facebook, and Pinterest for workouts, fitness & health tips, healthy recipes and meal planning.

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This week’s Fit Hits is dedicated to reducing that dreaded stubborn cellulite that affects so many of us. I’ve had a lot of questions regarding this issue. I've also got a new FITNESS AS A LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE for us this week. The challenge this week is one that is going to be hard for many, but it’s key to weight loss and health. I hope you’re still going strong with the challenges from the past weeks, as these challenges are meant to be continued as work-in-progress until they are ingrained in our lifestyle and come effortlessly. :-) Please stop by and say ‘hello’ and and let me know how you're doing. Send me any questions you want answered in the Q&A.

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How To Reduce Cellulite: J’s Fit Hits #8

This week’s Fit Hits is dedicated to reducing that dreaded stubborn cellulite that affects so many of us. I’ve had a lot of questions regarding this issue. I’ve also got a new FITNESS AS A LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE for us this week. The challenge this week is one that is going to be hard for many, but it’s key to weight loss and health. I hope you’re still going strong with the challenges from the past weeks, as these challenges are meant to be continued as work-in-progress until they are ingrained in our lifestyle and come effortlessly. 🙂 Please stop by and say ‘hello’ and and let me know how you’re doing. Send me any questions you want answered in the Q&A.

Train. Nourish. Transform.

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J’s Fit Hits is back this week with more fit tips, hits, and Q&A! I’m also giving us a new FITNESS AS A LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE for the coming week. It’s one that REALLY helps me stay on track with my goals! I hope you’re still going strong with the challenges from past weeks, as these challenges are meant to be continued as work-in-progress until they are ingrained in our lifestyle and come effortlessly. :-) Please stop by and say ‘hello’ and and let me know how you're doing. Send me any questions you want answered in the Q&A.

Join me on YouTube (link in bio), Facebook, Pinterest, and my website for workouts, fitness & health tips, and easy healthy meal planning.

Train. Nourish. Transform.

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J’s Fit Hits #7: Tips & Tricks

J’s Fit Hits is back this week with more fit tips, hits, and Q&A! I’m also giving us a new FITNESS AS A LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE for the coming week. It’s one that REALLY helps me stay on track with my goals! I hope you’re still going strong with the challenges from past weeks, as these challenges are meant to be continued as work-in-progress until they are ingrained in our lifestyle and come effortlessly. 🙂 Please stop by and say ‘hello’ and and let me know how you’re doing. Send me any questions you want answered in the Q&A.

Join me on YouTube (link in bio), Facebook, Pinterest, and my website for workouts, fitness & health tips, and easy healthy meal planning.

Train. Nourish. Transform.

Fit Wear: 👚 @marika_clothing 👖@champion

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Hi everyone! I hope you find something helpful in this week's Fit Hits. I’m giving us a new FITNESS AS A LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE for this week, but be sure to keep going with the challenges from the other weeks, as these challenges are meant to be continued as work-in-progress until they are ingrained in our lifestyle. Please stop by and say ‘hello’ and and let me know how you're doing. Send me any questions you want answered in the Q&A.

Join me on Facebook, YouTube (link in bio) for free workouts, fitness & health tips, and healthy meal planning.

Train. Nourish. Transform.

Fit Wear: 👚 @marika_clothing 👖@lululemon 
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J’s Fit Hits – Episode 6

Hi everyone! I hope you find something helpful in this week’s Fit Hits. I’m giving us a new FITNESS AS A LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE for this week, but be sure to keep going with the challenges from the other weeks, as these challenges are meant to be continued as work-in-progress until they are ingrained in our lifestyle. Please stop by and say ‘hello’ and and let me know how you’re doing. Send me any questions you want answered in the Q&A.

Join me on Facebook, YouTube (link in bio) for free workouts, fitness & health tips, and healthy meal planning.

Train. Nourish. Transform.

Fit Wear: 👚 @marika_clothing 👖@lululemon
#fit #fitfam #fitmom #fitspo #fatburn #gettingfit #fitness #fitspiration #fitnessjourney #getfit #fitnessmotivation #fitnessfreak #fitgirl #fitlife #fitchick #fitnessaddict #fitfluential #weightloss #weightlossjourney #bodyafterbaby #homeworkout #healthychoices #healthylifestyle #hiit

Hi everyone! I hope you find something helpful in this week's Fit Hits. I’m giving us a new FITNESS AS A LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE for this week, but be sure to keep going with the challenges from the other weeks, as these challenges are meant to be continued as work-in-progress until they are ingrained in our lifestyle. Please stop by and say ‘hello’ and and let me know how you're doing. Send me any questions you want answered in the Q&A. This week’s Fit Hits is on my YouTube channel (link in bio). Join me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and my blog for workouts, fitness & health tips, motivation, and healthy recipes.

Train. Nourish. Transform. 👚@marika_clothing 👖@rbxactive 👟@Nike
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J’s Fit Hits #5

Hi everyone! I hope you find something helpful in this week’s Fit Hits. I’m giving us a new FITNESS AS A LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE for this week, but be sure to keep going with the challenges from the other weeks, as these challenges are meant to be continued as work-in-progress until they are ingrained in our lifestyle. Please stop by and say ‘hello’ and and let me know how you’re doing. Send me any questions you want answered in the Q&A. This week’s Fit Hits is on my YouTube channel (link in bio). Join me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and my blog for workouts, fitness & health tips, motivation, and healthy recipes.

Train. Nourish. Transform. 👚@marika_clothing 👖@rbxactive 👟@Nike
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A new J’s Fit Hits episode will be coming out next week. My apologies, but due to lots of family obligations, other projects, and illness last week I wasn’t able to create one for this week. So, in the interim continue with the Fitness As A Lifestyle Challenges that we’ve got going so far…(1) Drink .5-1oz of water per pound of bodyweight per day (2) Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night (3) Eat MORE! Veggies that is. Go whole hog. Really focus on filling your plate with them morning, noon, and night and snacks in between! Just this one change will really help you towards your health and weight loss goals. This week I’ll be posting an awesome and delicious veggie comfort food hack that is full of fiber and protein to really make you full and satisfy your hunger. It’s an awesome nutrient dense low calorie meal. So stay tuned for that! Keep sending me your questions for the Q&A! Hope you’re all having a great week so far!

Train. Nourish. Transform.

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J’s Fit Hits Update

A new J’s Fit Hits episode will be coming out next week. My apologies, but due to lots of family obligations, other projects, and illness last week I wasn’t able to create one for this week. So, in the interim continue with the Fitness As A Lifestyle Challenges that we’ve got going so far…(1) Drink .5-1oz of water per pound of bodyweight per day (2) Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night (3) Eat MORE! Veggies that is. Go whole hog. Really focus on filling your plate with them morning, noon, and night and snacks in between! Just this one change will really help you towards your health and weight loss goals. This week I’ll be posting an awesome and delicious veggie comfort food hack that is full of fiber and protein to really make you full and satisfy your hunger. It’s an awesome nutrient dense low calorie meal. So stay tuned for that! Keep sending me your questions for the Q&A! Hope you’re all having a great week so far!

Train. Nourish. Transform.

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MOTW - Squat With Lateral Leg Raise.  Moves that challenge multiple body parts at once are a time-saving trick that helps you squeeze an effective workout into a hectic schedule. This great move engages the entire lower body. The squat is the king of all compound movements. It works your quads, core, abs, back, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. Adding a lateral leg raise, amps it up even more! The lateral raise will also work your abductor muscles, which are extremely important for daily activities and sports. This is a great move for ski conditioning! Also…it’s a super effective exercise for toning the hip area (goodbye saddle-bags)! Join me on Facebook and YouTube (link in bio) for workouts, fitness & health tips, motivation, & healthy meal plans.

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Technique:

1) Begin with your feet hip width apart. Chest up and shoulder’s down and back (not up by your ears). Keep your core tight. Press your buttocks back as if you are going to sit down in a chair. Track over the 2nd and 3rd toe as you squat (don’t let your knees cave in). 2) On the upwards portion of your squat, raise your leg laterally with your toe pointed downwards. Heel is in line with the glute (not too far forward or too far behind you). Brief squeeze of the glute at the top and lower your leg back down. Squat and repeat on the lateral leg raise on the other side. That’s one rep.

Do a round of Tabata (20 seconds on 10 seconds off for 4 minutes), or do 3 sets of 12 reps.

Tip: This is also a great bodyweight exercise. You don’t even need the dumbbells to feel the burn and see results.

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MOTW: Squat With Lateral Leg Raise

MOTW – Squat With Lateral Leg Raise. Moves that challenge multiple body parts at once are a time-saving trick that helps you squeeze an effective workout into a hectic schedule. This great move engages the entire lower body. The squat is the king of all compound movements. It works your quads, core, abs, back, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. Adding a lateral leg raise, amps it up even more! The lateral raise will also work your abductor muscles, which are extremely important for daily activities and sports. This is a great move for ski conditioning! Also…it’s a super effective exercise for toning the hip area (goodbye saddle-bags)! Join me on Facebook and YouTube (link in bio) for workouts, fitness & health tips, motivation, & healthy meal plans.

Train. Nourish. Transform.

Technique:

1) Begin with your feet hip width apart. Chest up and shoulder’s down and back (not up by your ears). Keep your core tight. Press your buttocks back as if you are going to sit down in a chair. Track over the 2nd and 3rd toe as you squat (don’t let your knees cave in). 2) On the upwards portion of your squat, raise your leg laterally with your toe pointed downwards. Heel is in line with the glute (not too far forward or too far behind you). Brief squeeze of the glute at the top and lower your leg back down. Squat and repeat on the lateral leg raise on the other side. That’s one rep.

Do a round of Tabata (20 seconds on 10 seconds off for 4 minutes), or do 3 sets of 12 reps.

Tip: This is also a great bodyweight exercise. You don’t even need the dumbbells to feel the burn and see results.

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Sometimes it just takes a paradigm shift. How fortunate we are that our bodies are healthy enough that we get to workout! I'm so thankful for that and plan on doing everything I can to keep it that way.

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Shift Your Perspective.

Sometimes it just takes a paradigm shift. How fortunate we are that our bodies are healthy enough that we get to workout! I’m so thankful for that and plan on doing everything I can to keep it that way.

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