When time is against you, give the ROLLING SQUAT a spin to add fresh momentum to your fitness routine. Hold tight now
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03 ROCK YOUR BODY
Don’t be fooled – this is no roly-poly. It might look like child’s play, but this (admittedly unusual) abs move combines a weighted crunch with a dumbbell squat to strengthen your core and get your heart pumping. It’s also a lot more entertaining than another minute-long plank, both to attempt and watch.
As ever, maintaining form is the fast track to quicker results. ‘Lower under control to activate your larger leg muscles, and ensure that your core is engaged as you roll back and forth,’ advises strength trainer James Stirling, aka Instagram’s London Fitness Guy. The stability required in your trunk to keep the roll straight will sculpt your abs more efficiently than a regular set of crunches, while the squat finish gives your quads a workout, too.
‘This is best used as a HIIT finisher at the end of your workout because it’s simple, requires minimal equipment and has an equally potent effect on your heart rate as on your core,’ explains Stirling. Start with five rounds of 45 seconds’ work and 15 seconds’ rest, targeting as many reps as possible. Aim to complete an extra three reps in each round. Have you got it? Now stop, drop and roll.
