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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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BOSU
This doesn't look like a traditional ab thingamajig and it's not. The BOSU (short for 'Both Sides Up) had a flexible dome on top and a flat platform underneath that allows you to stand, jump,
squat, twist and bounce to challenge your stability. Your abs and back are greatly involved in balance and stabilization, so the BOSU is a great tool for working your core without so much as doing on
e boring crunch. A great way to work your abs!
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Remember Tamilee Webb? She's known for those great Abs of Steel tapes from back in the day. This new series includes a fifteen minute beginner's exercise and a series of advanced exercises for those w
ho need some new ideas for their ab workouts.
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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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Pilates is an incredible workout for the entire torso, especially the abs and pelvic floor. The Method always offers quality workouts, so check out this 3-DVD set which includes Precision Toning, Targ
et Specifics, and All In One.
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Sample Ab Workouts
Don't know how many repetitions you should be doing? What about exercises that really work your abs? These sample workouts cover beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness level
s and give you new ideas for abdominal exercises. The focus in these workouts is to slow down and reduce momentum so that you spend less time working out while getting an effect abdominal workout.
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