Two Flat Abs Workouts

Flat abs start in the kitchen, but how do you train for them? Resistance training is a must, but interval cardio and core toning sequences are high up on the list too. These four do-anywhere workout ideas should get you on your way to ab-town!Add these three cardio sessions and 7-minute core carving routine to your weekly workout schedule to help you on your way to a lean, toned stomach. Just don't forget to work on the "kitchen" part too ;) 

Six-Pack Sprints

Sprint intervals are one of the best ways to blast stubborn belly fat. Choose one of the sessions below and make sure you have a stopwatch handy. Complete each of the runs suggested as quickly as you can, resting for approximately twice as long as each run takes you before moving on to the next one. For example, if it takes you one minute to finish a 200m sprint, you'll rest or walk/jog slowly for two minutes, then complete the next sprint on the list.Session #11 x 800m2 x 400m3 x 200mSession #23 x 1200mSession #34 x 200m4 x 100m8 x 50m 

7-Minute Core Workout

Complete each of the below core exercises for 30 seconds, moving quickly from one exercise to the next without stopping. If you’re not sure of some of the moves, just pop them into Google and they should pop up!

• 1-Leg Hip Raise (left side)
• 1-Leg Hip Raise (right side)
• High Knees
• Side Plank (left side)
• Side Plank (right side)
• Bicycle Crunches
• Mountain Climbers
• Compound Crunches
• Transverse Mountain Climbers
• Regular Plank
• High Knees
• Flutter Kicks
• Pulsing Crunches
• Full Sit-Ups

BUF quick fact: did you know that good old fashioned bicycle crunches have been proven one of the best all-time core toners? Who knew!?