Plank & Burn: Jump Rope & Plank for Tighter Abs: 20 Minute Fat Burning Workout

Hi Everyone!

This is one of my Favorite Fat Burning Core Workouts. All you need is a jump rope and some space. No jump rope? That’s okay! Try rope less jumping, or substitute an alternate cardio burst like High Knees, Mountain Climbers or Burpees. Maverick’s recommendation is Burpees. 😉

During this workout we utilize multiple plank variations. Focus on form. The photo below demonstrates proper form and what to look for. If you aren’t sure if your plank form is correct snap a photo of yourself in plank. You can use the timer on your phone or camera, or ask a friend to take a photo for you.

Seeing yourself on camera or in a mirror can help you to make the props adjustments to your form. Proper exercise technique will help you maximize your workout results. Alterations in your form will actually change the muscle groups being worked. Even seemingly small changes, can have a big impact on your results.

If you are still gaining strength and you struggle to maintain form, do your best and keep trying! You might not be ready for some of the harder variations of plank yet, but you will be. You can always choose to hold a plank instead of doing the harder variation, if you are still building up your strength. Remember, you can always modify an exercise to your level, just be sure that you are progressing along the way.

For example, maybe you can only do 4 Plank Leg Lifts before your form starts to change. Do those 4 and then transition to a static plank. Maybe next time you do this workout you will do 6 or 8 Plank Leg Lifts before transitioning to plank. Always challenge yourself, but do not feel bad if you can’t make it through the whole series yet. You will get there! The great thing about exercise is you can continually improve your strength, and if you pay attention you will see those changes along the way!

During this workout you also want to push your pace during the cardio. The level of intensity that you are working at, will affect the fat burning of this workout. Challenge yourself during the cardio bursts, and you will notice positive changes in your speed, results, endurance, and overall strength.

Have fun with today’s workout! I will see you tomorrow with a new one!

Melissa

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