HOW TO GET CHEER ABS – EVEN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Cheer abs – everyone wants them, but how do you get them?
As the fitness trainer for cheerleaders, I get this question a lot. Yes, everyone would love to rock a 6 pack in that uniform and ‘show off’ that mid section – but the real way to train your abs is not by doing more crunches.
Are you ready for a little secret?
Ab work requires a unique blend of stability exercises (ahem flyers), proper nutrition, and total body exercises.
A crunch is a crunch is a crunch – BUT exercises that require you to use your entire CORE to strengthen and stabilize are those that produce results. Results come in a variety of forms . Besides just looking good, having a strong core is the #1 reason your stunts hit, your tumbling advances and you nail that routine at nationals!
As your cheer fitness coach, here is where I come in : )
This #workoutwednesday is dedicated to helping you get those cheer abs – even during the holiday season. Our motto here at cheerFIT is to sweat, smile and repeat – and that is exactly what you’ll be doing as you chisel that middle with this week’s #cheerfitchallenge and bonus cheer ab workout.
This week’s workout challenge is how many SNOW ANGLES can you do without letting your feet hit the ground?
Give the challenge a try and tag your friends to join the #cheerfitchallenge! Together we will stay in cheer shape and fit to compete! Are you ready??
Keep Going Strong
Of course just one exercise a day isn’t going to do it. Keep going strong and get in an extra boost with 3 other exercise favorites that help you get fit to compete.
So for this week – your print and go workout and bonus #cheerfitchallenge exercises are:
PLANK JACK
ROCK THE BOAT
NEGATIVE CRUNCH
How many can you do in 60 seconds. Repeat 3 times and try to beat your score each time!
- Don’t Forget You Can Print Out Your Workout Card and Take it On the Go (bring it to practice, the gym or send to a friend)!
- Instagram Fame– Post a sweaty awesome pic of you getting your weekly workout on, use the hashtag #cheerfitchallenge @cheerfittraining, and spread the holiday cheer by tagging your friends or teammates to join the fun!
- *Of course, this workout gets the job done, but if you are gearing up for nationals, this 30 day workout plan is for you!
Now, that you’ve got a good sweat going. Let’s check-in to chat about the reasons behind these exercises and the benefits of strengthening your core.
Advance Stunts
So what’s the difference between a shaky stunt and a solid ‘yup nailed it’ stunt? It’s a strong core. Strengthening your core helps you keep great form and body control, perfect technique and the motivation to hit that stunt with confidence. Especially for those single leg stunts that require a lot of balance and stability – it is our core that gives us this strength to advance our stunts like a champ.
Good Posture + Confidence
Did you know that weak core muscles contribute to slouching which comes across as a lack of assurance and determination? Good posture trims your silhouette and projects confidence. And as cheerleaders, we are all about projecting confidence, motivation and a positive outlook. Along with bringing out thatconfidence factor, having a strong core lessens the wear and tear on our spine, prevents injury, and boosts power!
Aesthetic
Yes, yes, yes I know, rocking a 6-pack and toned mid section also helps us feel confident and look good in that uniform. Consider this just another benefit : )
Aright my cheer champs, how are we feeling? Leave a comment and let me know what was your favorite exercise!
Happy Workout Wednesday!
Danielle
Danielle Wechsler is the fitness trainer for cheerleaders. She has combined her experience as an elite cheerleader and fitness expertise to create cheerFIT – a personal training service that connects cheerleaders to a cheer fitness trainer, online. Danielle understands your needs as a cheerleader and knows the exercises to reach your cheer goals. For more information about Danielle, fitness plans for cheerleaders, cheerFIT certifications for coaches, and weekly fit tips, visit www.fitnessforcheerleaders.com.