30 Minute Home Workout with Your Ab Belt

Looking to stay in shape from the comfort of your home? You’ve come to the right place! We have compiled a step-by-step workout to try in your living room, kitchen, bedroom or garden! Of course, this can be completed without your ab belt, but for days you would like an extra challenge, pop on your ab belt, turn up the intensity and supercharge the results of your workout! Completing 4 sets will total a 30-minute workout session. No equipment is needed, so what are you waiting for ?

SQUATS

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Clasp your hands in front of you for added balance if you wish.
  3. Aim to keep your upper body as straight as possible while squatting down.
  4. Keep your knees in line with your toes.
  5. Return to your starting position.
  6. Repeat for 15 reps.
  7. Rest for 30 seconds.

SUPERMAN

  1. Begin with your hands and knees on the ground.
  2. Raise your right arm in front of you to bring it in line with your torso.
  3. Simultaneously lift your left leg backwards until it’s straight and in line with your torso.
  4. Hold for 15 seconds on each side.
  5. Rest for 30 seconds.

    PLANK

    1. Extend your legs and apply your weight on your forearms, as shown in the image.
    2. Ensure your head, neck and back are all aligned.
    3. Tighten your abdominal muscles and squeeze your glutes.
    4. Always keep a straight posture – from head to toe!
    5. Hold position for 30 seconds.
      *If this is too difficult, try dropping your knees to the floor for extra support.
    6. Rest for 30 seconds.

    STAR JUMPS

    1. Stand straight with your feet together and hands down by your side.
    2. Jump up, spread your feet apart and bring both hands together above your head.
    3. Return to the starting position.
    4. Challenge yourself to repeat as many good form repetitions as you can in 30 seconds.
    5. Rest for 30 seconds.

    AB CRUNCH

    1. Lie on your back and bend your knees to a 90-degree angle, hip width apart while your ands support your head.
    2. Lift your shoulders while squeezing your ab muscles and hold for 4-5 seconds.
    3. Relax and return to starting position.
    4. Repeat for 15 reps.
    5. Rest for 45 seconds.

    Check out this video for a quick demo to perform the exercises: 

     

    Top tip: Find an upbeat playlist to get you moving at a fast pace! Aim to 
    do this workout twice a week so you can really feel the burn. Happy exercising!

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