If you’re curious about how yoga can help you torch calories, sculpt a stronger core, and feel amazing, I’ve got something exciting for you. My Warrior Shred: Yoga for Fat Loss and Recovery series kicks off on Wednesday, January 15th, 2024, at FVT Warrior Wellness in Lee’s Summit. Learn more below:
-> Warrior Shred: Yoga for Fat Loss and Recovery series starting January 15th
To give you a little taste of what it’s all about, here’s a quick 5-minute Yoga for Abs workout you can do right now. It’s designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and give you a glimpse of how yoga can help you hit your fitness goals.
5-Minute Warrior Shred Yoga Abs Workout
1. Cat-Cow to Plank Flow (1 Minute)
- Start on all fours.
- Inhale: Arch your back, lifting your head and tailbone (Cow Pose).
- Exhale: Round your back, tucking your chin and pelvis (Cat Pose).
- After 2 rounds, flow forward into Plank Pose and hold for 10 seconds, then return to all fours.
- Repeat for 1 minute.
2. Side Plank with Hip Dips (30 Seconds Each Side)
- From Plank Pose, rotate onto your right side, stacking your feet.
- Lift your left arm to the sky.
- Lower your hips toward the mat, then lift back up.
- Do this for 30 seconds, then switch sides.
3. Boat Pose (Navasana) with Leg Taps (1 Minute)
- Sit on the floor, lean back slightly, and lift your legs to form a V-shape.
- Extend your arms forward.
- Tap your right foot to the ground, then your left, keeping your core engaged.
- Continue for 1 minute.
4. Plank to Downward Dog Flow (1 Minute)
- Start in Plank Pose.
- Exhale: Push your hips back into Downward Dog.
- Inhale: Flow back into Plank.
- Repeat for 1 minute, focusing on core control.
5. Reclining Twist with Core Engagement (1 Minute)
- Lie on your back with knees bent.
- Lift your knees to a 90-degree angle, keeping your core engaged.
- Drop your knees to the right, then back to center, and to the left.
- Repeat for 1 minute.
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These moves are simple yet effective for building core strength, improving mobility, and getting your body in fat-burning mode.
If you felt the burn (and loved it), come join me for the Warrior Shred: Yoga for Fat Loss and Recovery series starting January 15th. It’s a 7-week program designed to help you lose fat, build strength, and feel younger—all while improving recovery and flexibility.
Grab your spot here: Warrior Shred: Yoga for Fat Loss and Recovery series starting January 15th
Let’s get after it together!
– Forest Vance
Master of Science in Human Movement
Corrective Exercise Specialist
RYT-200