a trainer<\/a> if you’re new to weight lifting, to ensure you\u2019re training with the correct form.<\/p>\nThe easiest switch is to focus on walking and start packing in the steps; everywhere, every day, as much as possible! If you can, trying to avoid public transport and walking to work or the shops is the quickest way to get more movement into your day. Keeping a moderately intense pace gets your body into the fat burning zone, without breaking too much of a sweat. <\/p>\n
Having unrealistic goals is often how we can slip up, so it’s important to figure out where in our routine we can add changes and stick to them. Maintaining good habits is the fastest way to achieving any exercise-focused goals, so it’s crucial to be realistic.<\/p>\n
Keeping consistent can be much easier than we think – even if you haven\u2019t got time for a workout, just going for a walk every day is a quick way to build up a habit that you\u2019re more likely to keep going with. <\/p>\n
Become a Pilates princess<\/p>\n
While it may feel like we\u2019re all a bit Pilates-mad at the moment, it’s not surprising considering the benefits. Whether you choose to go for a classic mat Pilates, or reformer (complete with weights and pulleys that helps to add extra strength training to your session), Pilates is the perfect way to tone your body, and your abs in a fun environment.<\/p>\n
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For added wellness benefits, look into an infrared Pilates class, where the studio is heated with infrared panels, so your body keeps warm whilst you train. <\/p>\n
Engage your core\u2026always<\/p>\n
As we\u2019ve said, the quickest way to focus on defining your abs is engaging your core – but this doesn\u2019t just have to be in the gym. Keeping your core engaged as you go through daily life can make a big difference. It might sound silly, but try it whilst washing the dishes or climbing the stairs, it doesn\u2019t need to be complicated – and make sure to keep your pelvic floor engaged too.<\/p>\n
Practicing keeping your core engaged on the regular will make a surprising impact when you do come to exercise and make the whole journey to shredded abs that bit easier. <\/p>\n
Imogen Leaver\u2019s four ab-focused exercises for a speedy workout<\/p>\n
Bicycle Crunch\/Single Leg extension<\/p>\n
Keep the movements super slow and controlled as you twist side to side, ensuring you tap your elbow to your opposite knee. <\/p>\n
With bent knees, place your hands behind your ears and do a slow half crunch, and try and pulse in that position. For extra burn, modify the move to raise your legs into a tabletop position, or even extend them out completely. <\/p>\n
Would it be an ab workout without a plank? Try incorporating hip dips to the side to work the obliques, and keep your back flat whilst maintaining the position. <\/p>\n
Sitting on the mat, raise your legs into a tabletop position, keeping your body upright and spine straight – a sort of V-shape with bent legs. To push yourself, you can extend your legs and arm straight upwards, keeping tension in the core. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sophie Turner is shredded, with a capital S. In a collection of snaps posted on Instagram at her…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":122860,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4322],"tags":[12079,1154,1630,105,5295,25951,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-122859","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-abs","9":"tag-exercise","10":"tag-fitness","11":"tag-health","12":"tag-pilates","13":"tag-sophie-turner","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114552192932168203","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122859","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122859\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/122860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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