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Sometimes I have absolutely no desire to workout. Like, more often than you would think. Maybe it’s just been a long day at work, or i’ve got something else on my mind, but most often I’m just being a lazy betch.
When I’m feeling lazy but I know I SHOULD work out, I do a lazy girl workout. What’s a lazy girl workout, you ask?
For me, a lazy girl workout that doesn’t really require a lot of sweating, standing, moving, or thinking. Doing an ab, back, or arm workout is usually a lazy girl workout. I can lie down for bench press, sit at the lat pull-down machine, or hang out on the floor and do ab exercises for half an hour.
Super. Lazy.
This Lazy Girls Lower Ab workout is probablyyy not long enough for an actual workout. Literally it’s 9 minutes plus rest time. So I’ll do some easy cardio for 30 minutes (aka, sitting on a bike), and finish up with these ab exercises!
I also love it because these exercises seriously target the lower stomach, which many consider a ‘trouble’ area for losing fat.
If you’re looking for a few other ab workout ideas that are slightly less lazy, this Box Workout That Shreds Fat or Cable Core Workout is probably more up your alley.
The Lazy Girls Lower Ab Workout
Set a timer for 3 minutes. Perform each exercise for 10 reps each consecutively, until 3 minutes is up. Rest 2 minutes and repeat for 3 rounds total.
1. Raised Leg Sit Ups: Start on your back with your legs in the air, and knees bent. Place your hands lightly beside your ears, elbows out wide. Without pulling your head, crunch your chest up towards your knees. Pause for a half second, and then come back down to starting position. Try to keep your shoulders off the ground for every rep and perform each movement slowly and with good form
2. Alternating Leg V-Ups: Start on your back with your legs extended straight out, forming an upside down V. Crunch your entire upper body up, reaching with your left hand to your right foot. Come back down to starting position. Repeat the movement, except this time with your right hand and left leg. Be sure to twist your torso so that it faces the direction you are reaching. Both sides equals one rep.
3. Flutter Kicks: Start again on your back, with legs pointed straight out in front of you. Lift your feet off the ground a few inches, making sure your lower back is planted firmly into the ground. Flutter your feet up and down, similar to kicking in swimming. Don’t allow your legs to move too much, keep the movement small and controlled. Kicking with both feet equals one rep.
4. Upright Bicycles: This exercise is similar to the regular bicycle exercise, except you will be sitting upright rather than lying down. Place your hands gently beside your ears, making sure you are not using them to pull your head. Twist your torso to the left, bringing your left knee up simultaneously. Come back to centre, and keep moving all the way through to the opposite side. As you do, bring your right knee up to your chest. Both sides equals one rep
What About You?!
- Do you have a workout that you like to do on your ‘lazy’ days?
Ivanna
18 July
I love this. It is just what I need I am focusing on my abs a lot more these days. my go to on lazy days is usually a walk and some squats and lunges.
Liv @ Healthy Liv
18 July
Haha I love your explanation of a “lazy workout.” If I can tell myself I’ll get to lie on the floor while I do it, you’re right, I’m probably more likely to do it. This one looks like a great workout, either way!
beverleyc
19 July
Haha right?? Sometimes we just need one! Thanks Liv
bucketlisttummy
18 July
Gotta love this. I hate doing abs but I know how important a strong core is for my running so do them I must. THanks for sharing!
beverleyc
19 July
Yess! And I love how there are so many ways to work your core, and if you just want to be a little lazy – you can still get a good workout in!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kithcen
18 July
I am super lazy when it comes to workout, so I am sure a lazy girl. And thank you SO much for sharing this awesome workout with us! I am gonna start doing this. 🙂
beverleyc
19 July
You’re not lazy, you’re just too busy making beautiful creations in the kitchen!! Hope you try it Anu 🙂
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen
19 July
lol yes I do the same thing. When I am feeling lazy I throw in a quick arm circuit and about 5 minutes or so of some core work. Something is better than nothing and it is good to just keep moving if you can!
beverleyc
19 July
Right?! I totally agree. Arms are the easiest to work too hehe
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
19 July
Raised leg sit ups are lazy? Geez then I am one lazy biatch!! LOL. But seriously, these are all killer ab moves. And you are the least thing from lazy but we’ll let this title slide 😉
Diana @ Live Lean Eat Green
20 July
#AbGoals I totally did this workout on my bedroom floor last night….SO SORE! Thanks for an awesome workout that can be done anywhere.
beverleyc
25 July
Yay! That’s so awesome, glad you liked it
Michael
27 August
Oh, this is a good exercise. After reading your post I will try to do workout.
Serena Singh
6 January
Great routine! I could feel the burn. LOL
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