If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling the pressure to sculpt stronger, leaner abs – after all, it isn’t easy! In fact, 62 percent of women have told Women's Health that they’re a little obsessed with flattening out the region between their breasts and pelvis.
Sure, Tinseltown’s biggest stars make it look easy peasy, with their private chefs and celebrity trainers. But in reality, a majority of women hoping to achieve a sexy six-pack are limited to fitness forums, confusing fad diets and when they can squeeze in the time, the occasional cycling class at their local LA Fitness.
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Fortunately for us, celebs like Kelly Rowland and her longtime trainer, Jeanette Jenkins, have created a quick 5-minute, 10 moves routine to aid you in your fitness goals. These moves featured in a video from People Now helped Kelly's body bounce back after giving birth to son, Titan.
Keep in mind, in order to maximize the routine, you will need to eat clean (lean meat, fruits, veggies, low sodium, no trans-fat) and complete at least 20-30 minutes of cardio (walking, running, biking, swimming), 3-5 days a week.
Check out Rowland and Jenkins’ tips for killer abs below.
1. Cross-torso Repeater Knee
“You’re going to keep your right leg out to the side, turned open,” Jenkins tells People in a new workout clip. “Open those arms nice and long, and pull your knee up towards your chest. Squeeze your abs in tight.”
2. Long Arm, Long Leg (Side Kick)
“Pull that leg open, reach your arm up into the sky,” says Jenkins. “You’re working your oblique’s and the whole outer thigh. Lift that leg up and squeeze your abs in tight, using your oblique’s when you lift that leg.”
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3. High Knees
This move targets the low belly and boosts metabolic rate.
4. Stationary Lunge with Rotation
For this move, get down in lunge position. Hold, while you rotate your torso from side to side. Not only does this step address those pesky love handles, but it also helps tone your leg and gluteal muscles.
5. Oblique Crunch
“Take that left leg out to the side, left arm up to the sky, stomach tight, elbow to knee – pull it up,” says Jenkins.
6. Arabesque
Extend one leg back and pulse it up and down while holding one arm out and the other up to the sky. While it’s a small movement, it will seriously tone your torso and buttocks.
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7. Balancing Stick
To tone your rump, Jenkins says “Bend your balancing leg, reach through your arms and legs and focus on a spot. Flex your back foot, push energy through the heel.”
Hold for 15 seconds.
8. Planks with Core Rotation
Begin in a plank. Go down onto your right forearm, then left forearm, and return to plank position. Then, bring your right knee to your left elbow, your left knee to your right elbow.
9. Forearm Pike Up
Begin in a forearm plank. “Now, lift the hips up toward the sky, and then bring it back down,” says Jenkins “Lift up and squeeze that core and bring it back down.”
10. Bicycle Crunches
For Rowland’s go-to move, lay flat on the floor and place your hands behind your head. Lift your shoulders off the ground. Straighten your right leg into a 45-degree angle while turning your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow towards the left knee. Switch sides, ensuring that you keep your stomach muscles tight.
For best results, complete at least 15 reps, 3 times, on each side.
