Banish Ab and Back Fat

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Workout Safety Tips

Plyometrics are a great way to burn calories, build muscle, and even improve bone density, but they are high-impact moves, which can be trouble on fragile joints. Protect yourself by keeping the following pointers in mind:

Always land with your knees slightly bent, and try to "stick the landing" (hold the position) when you come down.
Mind your middle. To help increase your power and maintain your balance, remember to tighten your core as you jump.
Wear the right shoes. Shock-absorbing footwear like running shoes can help your body handle the impact of the jumps.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, March 2007.

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I JUST NEED TO WORK ON ABS!"

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nijinska2 wrote:

This is a great, fun workout. I will add this in to my rotation for sure!

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