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Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt Routine

You may have heard of Shaun T. because of the wildly popular Insanity Workout that’s sweeping the nation these days. What you may not know is that before he introduced us to pain-inducing, body perfecting plyometics and Insanity, Shaun T. actually created Hip Hop Abs. Read the rest of this entry »

Hip Hop Abs: Fat Burning Cardio

Shaun T. is best known as the creator of the Insanity Workout, but before he challenged us all to use plyometrics to get the best body possible, he first ripped all of our midsections with his famous Hip Hop Abs workout. Read the rest of this entry »

Insanity Workout: Pure Cardio and Abs

Shaun T. is originally famous for his Hip Hop Abs workout. His new Insanity Workout is a sixty day workout plan that primarily uses the principles of plyometrics to shape your body into a beach ready machine and doesn’t shortchange you on awesome abs, either! To make sure you know what you’re getting into when you enter the Insanity, we’ll be reviewing each of the workouts on the Finish Well Fitness blog. Today, we’ll talk about the fifth workout, Pure Cardio and Abs. Read the rest of this entry »

What is Core Training?

core training with hip hop absWhether you’re doing a structured cardio and muscle toning workout, a yoga workout, a pilates workout or just about any other type of workout in the world today, chances are that at some point the instructor will tell you that it’s time to do some “core training.” Chances are also great that you’ll smile and do the next set of exercises. And there’s also a chance that you have no idea what “core training” really is. We’re here to explain. Read the rest of this entry »

Ab Training 101: What are oblique muscles?

“And now let’s roll on our side and work our oblique muscles!” Have you ever heard a fitness instructor yell that? Have you ever wondered exactly what muscles he or she was talking about? You probably figured out that your oblique muscles are part of your abdominal muscles, but which ones are they? And why are they so important? Read the rest of this entry »

Music Can Make the Difference in a Workout

We don’t love corny quotes like “music soothes the savage beast,” but there’s a lot of truth in the fact that music makes a difference in our lives. Think about how many times you’ve turned on a particular song because it makes you think of something. Then think about how important the songs on your workout mix are to you. Music makes a difference. In your workout, music can make a huge difference. Read the rest of this entry »

Summer’s Coming!

Here in New York, most of us are itching to get outside lately!  The birds are chirping, the trees are budding, the flowers are blooming. It’s a relief to know we don’t have to shovel snow for another long while.  You lucky people in nicer parts of the country couldn’t possibly understand this spring excitement!  But with summer right around the corner, there is no better time to start working your body to be beach-bound in a few weeks.  Have you pulled the shorts and t-shirts out of the closet yet?  Read the rest of this entry »