Madlin Giorgetta, a fitness influencer with a strong presence on social media and YouTube, inspires her followers with accessible workout routines and relatable fitness advice. Recently, she shared her favorite ab exercises in an Instagram video, captioning the post, “Healed former BBG girlies unite! (IYKYK) 💥 PS still working on developing that happy relationship with my ab routine - it’s more a ‘I-know-it’s-good-for-me-situationship 😂.” From core workouts to meditation, Giorgetta emphasizes balance and self-acceptance in her approach to fitness.
She Does Planks
In her Instagram video, Giorgetta is seen holding a plank. Harvard Health states that planks have a lot of benefits. “The plank pose is where you hold a push-up position while resting on your forearms. This simple move is the ideal exercise for strengthening crucial core muscles. As you go about your day, almost every move you make revolves around your core — from picking up items on the floor to twisting to see if the coast is clear when driving.”
She Does Bicycle Crunches
Another ab exercise that Giorgetta is seen doing in her Instagram video is bicycle crunches. ACE Fitness states that these are very effective. “The bicycle crunch is the top exercise for strengthening your rectus abdominis — the muscles in front of your abdomen — according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), beating exercises like the captain's chair, crunches and the ab roller. Bicycle crunches also play a role in supporting your back during everyday activities like running, bending over and lifting.”
She Does Donkey Kicks
Giorgetta is seen doing donkey kicks in her Instagram video. Gymless states that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “Another fantastic exercise to activate the glutes is the donkey kick. Starting on all fours, flex one foot and lift that leg behind you, keeping your knee bent, as if you’re trying to push the ceiling with your heel. This movement focuses on the gluteus maximus and helps in achieving that lifted and toned rear look. Incorporate resistance bands or ankle weights to increase the challenge as you progress.”
She Doesn’t Pressure Herself
Giorgetta talked about the importance of not feeling pressure at the gym in this Instagram post’s caption. “If you’re a first time gym go-er it can be intimidating starting your first workout. You’re not sure how the machines work, you think everyone is looking at, you feel self conscious in front of the bros… and I think lots of girlies just feel put off because they don’t know what to do or where to start 😖The best time to start is now! Show up and you’ve done half the work. Familiarising yourself with the gym will help you become more comfortable and confident 🌟You don’t have to jump into the deep end and start doing barbell deadlifts. You also don’t want to hurt yourself, slowly build your confidence with this workout routine! You don’t have to try to learn new machines or walk around the gym looking like you know what you’re doing when you actually have no clue how to use a hack squat machine. You can plant yourself in one spot, put your headphones in and zone in 💥”
She Meditates
Giorgetta likes to practice meditation. She revealed in this Instagram post’s caption that this can help with her gut health. “Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol and activates the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response), which can negatively impact digestive function by: 🩸 Reducing blood flow to the gut. 💩 Altering gut motility (leading to constipation, diarrhea, or bloating). 💦 Increasing gut permeability (‘leaky gut’). 🔥 Contributing to gut inflammation. By reducing stress through relaxation, visualisation meditation helps the body shift into a parasympathetic state (rest-and-digest mode), which improves digestion, gut motility, and overall gut health 🌿”
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