Get a great 8 minute ab workout from this video. Learn the basic crunch, oblique crunch, toe touches, reverse crunch (ouch, this is a good one), side crunches, push throughs, leg pushes and more. This is a great video to get those 6 pack abs….

I’m a big fan of Billy Blanks workouts. Here’s a clip from his Boot Camp Video

This is a great exercise to not only strengthen balance but it’s also a great Ab exercise to get help get rid of belly fat and build muscle. Try it a few times and see if you can feel the difference!
Don’t forget those interval exercises too…..

Healthy Blueberry Muffins with Splenda

Makes: 2 Dozen Muffins

4 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 Cup Natural Sugar
1/2 Cup Splenda
2 Cups Fresh Blueberries
1 Teaspoons Baking Soda
4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 Cup Smart Balance Butter substitute melted
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
1/2 Cup Low Fat Milk
2 eggs

Optional: Add 1/2 Cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts), 1/2 Cup Wheat Germ

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2) Combine dry ingredients. Mix.
3) Stir in wet ingredients & mix.
4) Divide batter into 24 portions & add it to muffin holders.
5) Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted
and removed cleanly.

Aerobic or Interval Exercising is a great way to boost metabolism and lose weight faster. Recent studies show that interval training is a quicker way to lose weight then straight aerobic exercises.

Doing aerobic exercises that get your heart pumping will boost your metabolism. Interval exercises can do the same though, and for some of us this is an easier way to go.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with interval exercising, or training, this is when you do something to get your heart pumping for a minute or two, then slow down again. Then fast, then slow. A common example is where you go out for a healthy walk, and every few minutes sprint fast for a block or two.

Here is a fabulous 2 minute ab workout to help you tone your tummy and lose weight:

Did you know?

One of the many benefits of fish oil is the ability to help you to lose weight faster. Studies have shown that taking fish oil supplements combined with exercise causes faster weight loss than just exercise alone.

Here’s Billy Blanks TaeBo 8-Minute workout. Start doing Taebo 3-4 times a week and you will lose weight.

Here’s another Billy Blanks video. This is a portion of the Basic workout from 1998. I have the set of 4 VHS videos- Instructional, Basic, Advanced & 8-minute workout (I don’t think they come in dvd). I’ve purchased other Billy Blanks workouts but these are my favorite, they’re fun and you get a great workout. Anyone can do these and lose weight.
If you do decide to do TaeBo you really need to watch the instruction video (check with your library or eBay) to learn to do the exercises correctly.
Again, here’s a part of the Basic workout, have fun!

Check back tomorrow for the 8 minute workout (another great workout!)

Here is a good demonstration of Billy Blanks using resistance bands for exercise.
If you haven’t tried tae bo yet, I would highly recommend it. It’s fun and a great way to lose weight.