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HEALTHY BODY

COURTNEY’S TOP FAT-BLASTING EXERCISES TO TURN UP THE BURN

Blast fat fast with circuit training, a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that burns significantly more calories than traditional weight training. Circuits consist of up to ten exercises repeated consecutively with minimal rest. Adding short bursts of cardio between exercises will spike the body’s metabolic rate and torch tons of calories both during and after the workout.

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Warm up for five to ten minutes. Complete each exercise for one minute. Jump rope for 30 seconds to one minute between exercises. Repeat two to three times.

Place kettlebells on floor right outside feet and step or jump feet back to plank position. Do one push-up, keeping elbows close to KETTLEBELL body. Jump feet in. Jump up or stand up.

BURPEES Land with soft knees. Repeat.

You will need: One Jump Rope & Two Kettlebells

KETTLEBELL SQUAT WITH UPRIGHT ROW

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold kettlebell between legs with both hands and squat down, bringing hips no lower than the knee line. Keep weight in the heels, core braced and chest lifted. Stand up and lift kettlebell to midchest keeping elbows wide and shoulders pressed down. Repeat.

BACK-STEPPING LUNGE WITH OVERHEAD KETTLEBELL PRESS (30 seconds per leg)

Stand with feet hipwidth apart. Hold kettlebell at the right shoulder. Step back with right foot into a lunge position. Simultaneously press the kettlebell overhead. Step in and repeat.

KETTLEBELL RUSSIAN  Sit with feet on the floor or lifted for a more advanced option. Hold kettlebell with both hands. Lean back slightly, brace core and keep chest lifted. Rotate to the right, touching kettlebell to the floor. Repeat to the left side.

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