Question: I would like to strengthen my core. I typically do sit-ups for three sets of 20 which hit my upper abs. What are some other good core/ab exercises? Answer: Your abs are actually one long sheath of muscle with no distinctive differentiation between upper and lower abs. However, some exercises do seem to affect […]
Reverse Crunches and Windshield Wipers – a more Effective Ab Workout
Question: When I do crunches and sit-ups my neck hurts. Are there other exercises that are as effective for working my mid-section without affecting my neck? Answer: Certainly there are, and some are much more effective than crunches. On a scale of one to ten, ten being most effective crunches rate a two or three. […]
Getting Beach Abs Fast!
How to Work Your Abs Without Crunches!
Question: Due to a medical condition I am unable to do abdominal exercises like crunches or reverse crunches. What can I do to tighten my abs and make them stronger ? Answer: While crunches and reverse crunches are useful for working the abdominals they are not the only exercises which work. The plank, which is […]
How to Get Six Pack Abs!
Get on the Ball to Get Great-looking Abs!
Question: I am almost ready for summer and have worked my butt off, literally, to get to this point. I am just getting bored with the same old crunches and reverse crunch exercises for abs. Are there some other abdominal exercises I can do? For cardio, I have been running, but that is beginning to […]