Kayla Itsines Update Week 16

I decided to do this update a bit differently. Why? Because I already ate my Cold Stone and feel like there is a large possibility I am going to be doubled over soon, and if I showed you my 'progress pic' you would probably think it was some type of pregnancy announcement. 

Instead, we took some photos of the ab exercises from today in order to give you a quick workout at home. 

Weighted Jack-knife situps: 20 reps

Side-crunches on back: 30 each side 

Weighted Toe-touch: 20 reps

Weighted straight sit-up: 20 reps

Also, here are some tips and tricks from Ty. 

It is very much a body weight exercise routine, but that doesn't mean it can't kick your butt. The first time I looked at this exercise I thought it wasn't great for guys; this is mostly for girls who want to be lean and toned. That is how Kayla has advertised and marketed her product. But for all the fellas out there, you can gear it more towards men. You can follow everything and get more fit and in better shape, but here are some things I have done to make it geared more for guys. 

1. ADD MORE WEIGHT. There are weights in some of the moves, just add more weight so that finishing the exercise move is extremely difficult.

2. JUST ADD WEIGHT. If there is a body weight exercise that isn't that hard for you add weight. Example is the step ups on leg days; in her book she doesn't use weight. Make it a real difficult move by adding heavy dumbbells in each hand. 

3. DO MORE. If you get through something really easy, do more before proceeding. Example is push ups on arm days; she only has 15 in the reps. Why not trying to do 30-40 and really get a burn going? You can also mix your push up style. Ever tried finger push ups? 

4. CHANGE ONE OF THE MOVES. If you don't feel like 1 or 2 of the 8 exercise moves in each routine is helping you work towards your goals, then change the move to something else. Example: There is a move on arm days that is a squat and curl move. It works my legs more than my biceps, so i just do bicep curls instead. 

Like I said, if you follow her program you can get fit, lean, and strong, but you can change it to fit your needs. I am not going to say your going to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger during his glory days, but you can tone up and increase your physical performance. 

Ty