Get Twice as Toned in Half the Time

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Most of us do not have the luxury of time in doing hours of exercise because most of us are busy with work and in taking care of things at home. So here is Jillian Michaels quick workout that can help you keep fit and in toning your abs.

- UP AND OVER
* Works: Shoulders, triceps, biceps, back, abs, butt, thighs, hamstrings

Assume an inverted-V position but with knees bent. Keeping arms straight and heels lifted, walk feet out to side just beyond right hand (as shown, left). With arms locked, knees bent and legs together throughout, hop legs up (as shown, right) and over to opposite side of mat. Then spring to other side of mat for one rep. Continue alternating sides for one minute.

- JUMP KICK
*Works: abs, butt, thighs

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Raise right knee so thigh is parallel to ground, hands in loose fists near chin. Engage abs to stabilize as you hop onto right leg, kicking left leg forward (as shown); finish with left leg up, knee bent, thigh parallel to ground. Repeat kick on opposite side for 1 rep. Continue, alternating sides, for one minute.

- ABS SPRAWL
*Works: abs, back, thighs

Sit with back at a 45-degree angle, knees bent, feet 6 inches off ground, holding knees with both hands to start. Hold for two seconds, then release knees, extending legs and arms (as shown) for two seconds. Return to start for one rep. Continue for one minute.

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