Today’s workout is tough! Warm-up, grab some dumbbells, and get ready to sweat! This workout will work your core from every angle for a great sculpt, and includes high intensity fat burning at the same time. This is a great workout to bookmark for quick results.
During the High Knees Exercise your biceps are engaged in an isometric exercise (the joint isn’t moving, and your muscle length remains the same throughout the movement). My arms were burning like crazy from the challenge so I alternated between keeping my elbows flexed and extended.
Even though this workout is focused on the core, you are still getting full body benefits, and an all over fat burn. After completing the workout be sure to do a cool down and some gentle stretching.
Non-Fitness related: This weekend Jesse and I are in New York for my Uncle Dave’s memorial service. He passed away unexpectedly, and I miss him every day. He always shared my workouts and supported me. He called me the next Jack Lalanne. Every day he went above and beyond what he had to do to be kind to others. When I was leaving his house one day it was raining. He offered me an umbrella and I declined because I was leaving the state and wouldn’t be seeing him soon to return in. He explained that he always bought extra umbrellas so that any time someone left his house in the rain they could stay dry. In honor of my Uncle’s kindness I am encouraging everyone to go the extra mile with kindness, with no expectation of return. In those acts of kindness I know my Uncle’s legacy lives on.
This looks brutal and can’t wait to go through this tomorrow. Today I did one of my own creations 🙂
Love love love your workouts Melissa <3 thank you so much for sharing.
Pernille from Denmark
I’m So sorry for your loss it seems you have lost two important people in your life .. You are a gift to us thank you for all of your knowledge hard work and expertise
So sorry to hear about your Uncle. I will be praying for your family through this difficult time. I always find peace in God’s word. Here is a verse for you. Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
May God bring you comfort.
This looks brutal and can’t wait to go through this tomorrow. Today I did one of my own creations 🙂
Love love love your workouts Melissa <3 thank you so much for sharing.
Pernille from Denmark
Love this.
Excellent workout. I am sorry for your loss. You are MORE then the female Jack Lalanne…you are Melissa Bender!
Thank you!!!
That was great! Found you through bodyrock and I’m hooked. Thank you so much!
Thanks for being you, Mellissa! This workout was just what I needed today. I am really thankful for you.
AWESOME! Your workouts, your entire site….so helpful and informative. Thank you!
thank u Melissa 🙂 I found you some month ago (not because of BodyRock 😀 ) and I fell in love with your workouts 🙂 thank u for everything.
😀 You’re welcome!
I’m So sorry for your loss it seems you have lost two important people in your life .. You are a gift to us thank you for all of your knowledge hard work and expertise
Thank you very much. It’s been a tough year for losing people I love. Thank you for your comment and thoughts.
So sorry to hear about your Uncle. I will be praying for your family through this difficult time. I always find peace in God’s word. Here is a verse for you. Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
May God bring you comfort.
Thank you very much. Your prayers are appreciated.