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Beach Body Workout

Abs


Get your abs in hot shape for summer with this easy Snacktivity! You’ll be cycling AND doing crunches at the same time - yowsers!

This is a goodie if you want to work both your lower and upper abs. Here’s how it’s done:

Step 1 - Lie on your back with your right leg bent at about 90º and your left leg straight out in front of you, about three or four inches off the ground. Have your fingers at each side of your head, elbows out.

Tip: Lie on an exercise mat or carpet for this one!

Step 2 - Lift your upper body as though you were doing a crunch, turning it slightly to touch your left elbow to your right knee.

Step 3 - Alternate, touching your right elbow to your left knee etc. Your legs should move in a slow continuous pedalling motion. Make sure you stretch your legs out nice and long when it’s their turn to extend!

Step 4 - Repeat 12-15 times (for each leg). When you’re done, place both feet on the ground, and with both hands on the floor on either side of you, ease yourself into a sitting position.

Take a break and, as your fitness improves, add sets of repetitions - or move onto another workout!

Tip: Lift your body by engaging your core, not by pulling at your neck! Imagining you’re holding something under your chin, like an orange can help keep your head and neck in a good position.

60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day is recommended to keep 5-18 year old bodies healthy and fit, while at least 30 minutes of moderate activity every day is recommended for females aged 18+. Why not make our bicycle crunch Snacktivity part of your daily dose?!

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Posted by Meee "on" 08/16 "at"05:49 PM
“Tip: Lie on ... carpet for this one!” -this gave me rug burn!
Posted by 12415 "on" 08/13 "at"06:37 PM
I truly need to try this! Would love to have a body like that.
Posted by Georgiaaa "on" 08/11 "at"07:23 PM
i would love to have a lean body with abs, but yeah aint gonna happen lol
Posted by tkennard "on" 08/11 "at"12:18 PM
tried zumba, so hard lol
Posted by tkennard "on" 08/11 "at"12:18 PM
I am built bigish so everyone is like how do you get your strength i say push ups and sit ups.
Posted by Impy "on" 08/09 "at"07:51 PM
people tell me about my arrbs, how do i get my arrrbs, and im like ZUMBA!
Posted by Xxc0rtxX "on" 08/08 "at"08:12 PM
Wicked tips to get my body looking hot before summer:):L
Posted by Sugaax! "on" 08/08 "at"01:31 AM
i cant wait to do them and get abs!
Posted by 55727 "on" 01/26 "at"02:30 PM
Check out the Food In A Minute website. They just featured some mocktail recipes recently.
Posted by 60734 "on" 01/04 "at"08:56 PM

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