Abdominal Exercises

Health News/info Health Information Resveratrol Daily Diabetes News Diabetes Exercise Exercise Tips Blog Home Body Weight Exercise Walking for Exercise Lose Weight 4 Stages Turbulence Training Turbulence Training Beginning Intervals Busy Workout Variety Intervals Intervals Stepped Up Weight Lifting Overview Blast Your Biceps Maximum Muscles Fat to Muscle Pack on the Muscle Triple Intensity Exercise Ball Exercise Ball Exercises Animated Exercises Swiss Ball Ebook Lose Weight Burn the Fat Atkins Diet Lies Easy Fat Loss Facts About Cortisol

More Articles

Abdominal Exercises
Exercise for Seniors
Womens Fitness
UnKnown Exercises

Golf

Golf Tips
Golf Tips
Golf Training Aids

Recommended Books

Click on Book Covers for More Details

Free Newsletter

Free Exercise Newsletter

Privacy Policy

Ab Exercises to Slim the Waistline

Truth About 6-Pack Abs The Honest Source of Abdominals & Fat Loss Shocking Proof Why You Are Fat! Top Secret Fat Loss Secret Lose Fat & Gain Muscles Shorter - More Effective Exercising Is Proven to Work Fast

Abs exercises alone will not get rid of the excess fat around the midsection. Cardiovascular exercise, along with a sensible diet, will achieve that. The abdominal exercises, on the other hand, will develop the muscles in the ab area and will tighten the midsection. You will look slimmer in the abs and , once you lose the fat in that area, the elusive six pack will start to become evident.

Hey, a chiseled midsection is probably not attainable by everyone. To get that chiseled look, you will be doing a lot of abdominal exercises, probably daily, at least until you lose your tummy and get that tight, firm look.

The goal most of us have is just to tighten the midsection and not get that belly flab or, as we like to call it, a pot belly. Not to mention getting rid of the love handles.

It is possible for you to develop strong abdominal muscles and, in the process, strengthen the back. Yep, strong ab muscles equals a strong back. Developing your body core is the key.

Secondly, and more important than just making us look better, losing fat around the waist is important for keeping the heart healthy.

Technique is very important when training the abs. Remember these points

• Don't pull on the neck during the movements.
• Keep the chin a fist's distance from your chest when doing crunches.
• Start with the arms across the chest; as your abdominals become stronger, extend the arms behind the head.
• Don't throw the body, or use jerking motions to complete the movements.
• Keep it slow and con-trolled.
• When doing crunch type abdominal exercises, keep the abdominals pulled in by visualizing your navel pressing down toward the floor and always keep your back pressed to the floor.
• Always exhale as you contract and inhale as you release.

Now the abs exercises.

Basic Crunch
Tones and strengthens your upper abdominals. This exercise is performed with knees bent, and back flat on the floor. Raise the chest and shoulders several inches from the ground, exhaling as you come up and inhaling as you release.

Variations Of The Crunch
a: To work the obliques, the muscles on the sides of the stomach, perform the crunch at alternating angles, reaching with the shoulder (not the elbow) across the body to the opposite knee. Repeat on the other side.

b: To work the lower abdominals, using only the lower abdominals and not the legs or hips, bring the knees slightly toward the chest as you exhale. Return to the starting position. Remember, this is a very small movement.

The Plank
A great abdominal exercise for strengthening the transverse abdominus, which is the deepest layer of abdominal muscle and wraps around the whole midsection. When you pull in the abdominals, your waist becomes thinner. This is the action of the transverse. So a strong transverse abdominus means a smaller and tighter waist.

It is important to contract your abdominals while remembering to breathe.

Lift your body off the ground on your elbows and toes. Contract your abdominals and relax your shoulders. Remember to breath. Relax your neck. Hold for 30 seconds.

Perform most abdominal exercises for 15 - 25 reps, but there really is no hardfast rule. One or two sets is usually enough. Add 30 minutes of cardio-vascular exercise, three times per week, you'll be on your way to a leaner and healthier midsection.

Now, here's a tip I promised you. Do your abdominal exercises on an exercise ball. It makes the exercises twice as effective. Wait until you do the plank.

These ab exercises will get you started on the way to a firm waist and a strong body core.

Truth About 6-Pack Abs The Honest Source of Abdominals & Fat Loss Shocking Proof Why You Are Fat! Top Secret Fat Loss Secret Lose Fat & Gain Muscles Shorter - More Effective Exercising Is Proven to Work Fast