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The Firm: 5-Day Abs
Okay, so this video is pretty dated..it still offers some great workouts. It consists of five different ab workouts that include unusual exercises (not just crunches!) to reduce
boredom and increase abdominal strength. The workouts are quick--just a few minutes long--and really hit your abs from every direction possible. The instructors and the music are a little cheezy, but
you'll forget about that once you're into the workout.
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It can be difficult to do abdominal exercises properly without equipment. The traditional floor crunch will only take you so far. Another key is the ability to add weight to your ab exercises, which c
an be a real pain without specific ab exercise equipment.
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You see, the abs need to be worked like any other muscle - with progressive weigh resistance. Don't worry, this won't bulk up your abs, but it will help to strengthen, tighten and tone them for that w
ashboard look or flat tummy that you are looking for. Ab exercises need this added resistance too, in order to become effective as you progress.
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Fitness Quest Flexaball
The exercise ball is by far my favorite tool for working the abdominals. This one comes with a video and a pump and it's only $20. Purchasing a ball is great idea because yo
u can use it for a variety of exercises (not just abs!). Use it as a 'weight bench' to challenge your balance or sit on it while watching TV or working on the computer. You'll notice stronger abs and
better posture.
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Karen Voight - Abdominals & Back Pilates
There's no better way to strengthen the torso than with Pilates exercises. Not only will you work your abs, you'll work everything else too...not bad for a
day's work. Karen Voight is one of the best instructors out there and offers this easy-to-follow video to teach you all about Pilates and how to strengthen you abs and back leaving you feeling energiz
ed.
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If you want a piece of equipment that isolates your abdominal muscles there are lots out there. The abdominal exercise equipment range from a smaller frame shape (like the one in the picture below) wh
ich helps you maintain good form while performing sit-ups or crunches to a much larger 'weight lifting' ab exerciser found in the gym. All the pieces of equipment work solely on the abdominal exercise
s and will not help with cardio exercise or exercising other parts of the body
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