Add a plank, a one-legged squat, movement, and what do you get? A great core, quad, glute, and upper-body exercise that burns lots of calories, to boot. Bonus: No equipment needed! Plank variations are some of my favorite moves, working not only the core, but other major muscle groups. Incorporate more full-body exercises like this one into your workout for maximum efficiency and results. Can’t get enough? Browse my “videos” section for more. Remember to bend the knee as you lower to the ground. Perform 8-12 reps on each leg. Extra credit: Add a push-up at the bottom.
Firm & Burn–6 minute Video
For all you busy people out there who can’t always make it to the gym…(It’s much more fun to work out outside this time of year anyway!)…Here are some great moves–A firm & burn 6-minute video to hit multiple muscle groups at once–which ups the calorie burn. Talk about multitasking! This is actually one “interval” of my 45-minute Firm & Burn workouts, which combine high-energy cardio moves with targeted body shaping exercises (like the ones in the video) to tone and burn calories with maximum efficiency. All you need is a set of weights.