Friday Five: Steps to Great Abs by Ryan Kwanten

Continuing with our New Year, New Truebie theme for the month, today’s Friday Five is mainly for the guys, but us gals could benefit from these tips as well. Ryan Kwanten spoke with Men’s Health about how he keeps in shape (and what a shape!), without going to the gym. In today’s world, many of us just can’t afford that monthly cost, but that doesn’t mean we have no options for keeping fit. Here’s what Ryan suggests:

1. Running
   2 minutes
   Use the pavement or a treadmill, or simply run in place. A steady, brisk jogging pace will raise your body temperature, priming your heart and muscles for the work to follow.
2. Pushups
   2 minutes
   Stop to rest if you have to. Just let the clock keep ticking.
3. 30-second sprints
   6, resting 45 seconds after each.
4. Supine jackknifes
   2 minutes
   Lie flat on your back and raise your legs straight up so they form an L with your torso. Now “crunch” to lift your shoulder blades off the floor while extending your arms toward your toes. This is the starting position. Keep your legs straight as you lower them to 6 inches off the ground and then raise them again, always pausing for a one-or two-count at the top of each rep.
5. Shadowboxing
   4 1/2 minutes
   It’s the final round of a fight. The decision hangs in the balance. That’s your pace.

Ryan talks more about how he maintains that gorgeous bod in the complete interview found at www.menshealth.com. So what do you think? Do-able, no?