Hip Hop Abs: Day 9 Devotion

Working out in the morning is tough! Well, the actual workout (Ab Sculpt) that I completed today wasn't tough, but now I'm extra tired. I wanted to try working out before 11:00 AM  because I knew that I would have a busy day today. Luckily, I'm not feeling sore at all just a little bit stiff in my back. 

The whole "absolute engagement" that Shaun talks about is really strengthening my core so I understand that I may be a bit stiff for a while (nothing painful thank goodness). I think what I'm going to do is start updating you guys on a weekly basis instead of a daily basis but take notes on the different days that way you can get a quicker idea of my changes.

See you soon!

Hip Hop Abs: Day 5 Motivation

Today is the 5th day of my journey (woohoo). Technically it should be my 6th day, but I had a reallyyy busy day yesterday so I decided not to workout. I also thought that I would workout on Sunday instead of "resting" to make up for the time I didn't work out. 

Today's sessions included "Fat Burning Cardio" and "Ab Sculpt."  I didn't realize this before, but "Ab Sculpt" also incorporates a lot of arm movement! I hope I get some guns! Hah! My body is kind of sore after the workout, but not like day 1 and 2. I find that after I take a hot shower I feel a little better.

Hip Hop Abs: Day 3 is fun!

I am excited to say that I have finally come across a part of the DVD that does not have my back sore and stiff! Woohoo! According to my workout schedule today is "Ab Sculpt" day and I really like it. I have been wondering when I would get to the part of the DVD that actually has my abs feeling sore and this was definitely the part I was thinking about. As I am writing this blog post my abs are feeling..okay. I know that I did a workout but it doesn't feel like when I was actually in the moment of the workout. 

One of the things I love about the "Ab Sculpt" portion of the workout is that Shaun mixes things up and has a couple of moves that are done almost laying completely on the ground. I honestly felt excited to whip out my yoga mat for this portion. The main goal is to have "absolute engagement" with your abs. This is when you are engaging your core, and essentially the (hiding) abs that you have. Tomorrow is supposed to be a "rest" day, but I may work out again. 

We shall see ;)