3 Ways for Perfect A’s (Ass, Abs, Arms)

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By Laurel House

For many of you, patience is not your best virtue. While going to the gym and dedicating an entire hour to your dailyworkout is great, we don't always have time (or patience) to allow for it. Sometimes we want to know the absolute best, most efficient, effective, no-equipment necessary ways to get maximum results- stat! Um, like RIGHT NOW. Which is why I talked with ExerciseTV trainer Jillian Michaels to find out the best way to get perfect A's (that would be Ass, Abs, and Arms… this isn't a test in school, nor is it Perfect 10 Magazine…). Here's her to the point advice:

*Favorite No-Equipment Necessary AAA Exercises:

"All variations of Plank Pose (Plank, Extended Plank, Side Plank) plus Hollow Man hold."

Why?

Plank is a total-body-toner. It may be a no-move exercise, but it forces the muscles in your abs, arms, ass, chest, back, and legs to fire. Hold it for as long as you can and you will start to shake… which is how you know your muscles are fatiguing (that's a good thing).

Watch Jillian's Side Plank Knee Pull Mini Workout here from ExerciseTV-

*Best Non-Exercise Lifestyle Habit to Help Perfect Your Body:

"Proper breathing technique is great for strengthening your core. Explore diaphragmatic breathing for detailed descriptions and pointers."

Why?

Breathing properly is one of the most ignored yet effective ways to burn calories, tone your abs, and send fresh oxygen through your blood and to your brain- giving you the energy to workout longer and harder… helping you to burn more calories. Rhythmically taking deep belly breaths- inhaling and filling up your stomach, then exhaling and squeezing all of the air out- is optimal.

But more than anything else, remember that, as Jillian says, "A perfect body is a healthy body." Don't just focus on dress size, weight, and muscle tone. The point, really, of exercise and living a fit life is way beyond looking good, it's about feeling good and having your body operate at an optimal level. Now THAT is perfection!

Jillian Michaels is a leading wellness expert, the star of "Losing It With Jillian" and "The Biggest Loser", and the best-selling author of "The Master Your Metabolism Cookbook" and "The Master Your Metabolism Calorie Counter" available wherever books are sold. For more information visit www.jillianmichaels.com


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