Full Body Fat Blaster

Jan 31, 2017 | Workouts

Female trainer performing a mountain climber exercise

By Ann Affinito, Elite Personal Trainer

Feel the burn with this month’s Full Body Fat Blaster workout. This fat-incinerating routine targets your upper body, lower body, and core — so pretty much your entire body — much more effectively than continuous moderate activity to improve cardio, respiratory, and mechanical functions. The real magic is the resulting boost to your metabolism, which means that you’ll continue to burn fat long after you’ve left the gym.

The Workout

Beginner: 10 reps of each, 2 rounds
Intermediate: 15 reps of each, 3 rounds
Advanced: 20-30 reps of each, 3-4 rounds

Ball Slams

Alternating L/R Curtsy Lunges

Mountain Climbers

Stability Ball Hamstring Curl

Tricep Push-Ups

Sit-Up Curl Lift

Plank with Alternating Leg Lift

Side Plank Dip


Meet Ann Affinito

Ann Affinito is an Elite Personal Trainer at Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek who has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Her background is diverse: She’s a personal trainer, REV32® coach, group fitness instructor, Pilates instructor, figure competitor, weight loss expert, and national presenter for a variety of fitness organizations. Ann is an extremely creative trainer who understands the balance of proper nutrition and fitness needed for a healthy lifestyle and emphasizes posture, balance, and strength as key elements for lifelong fitness.


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