Archive for April, 2009

Best Unconventional Ab Exercises

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Jeff McDougall asked: Firstly, there are the 'typical' Ab exercises which everybody knows - variations of situps and crunches. Needless to say, these are useless.Secondly, there are those ab exercises which really target the abs through developing your 'core strength'. Many people don't know of many of these exercises, although ...

What types of exercises can be done with hand weights or a mat and an ab roller or the “ball” used for abs?

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

NeTyMa asked: i joined a small gym yesterday which is basically a "learn for yourself" place. It has good equipment and is a very small place however I dont know anything about hand weights or the ab exercises. There are no trainers there. I did see mats, ...

What are the best ab exercises?

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

*MermaidMom* asked: I am a mother of two an trying to find the best ab workout to get my core back into shape. Also, what are good exercises for my back, arms and legs.EMERY

Home ab workout: crunch exercise for 6-pack abs

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

scooby1961 asked: http://scoobysworkshop.com/abs.htm Don't let the TV ads convince you to buy some bulky contraption that will gather dust in your closet, crunches are safe and effective! This video clip shows how to do crunches with varying degrees of difficulty based on your ability. Remember that ab exercises alone will ...

Why does my body shake when I do ab exercises?

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

asked: I've been working out for about 8 months, but for some reason I still involuntarily shake when I do any kind of ab exercise (crunches, commanders chair, etc.). I thought by doing these exercises that I would stop shaking eventually. That hasn't been the case. However, after about ...

Abs Exercise Equipment - The Essential Buying Tips

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

John Wellington asked: Are you in perfect shape for summer yet? Those sunny days are just around the corner and everyone is out shopping for their revealing, **** bathing suits. How will your new swimwear fit on you? Let's run a quick check. Are those legs toned and those arms ...

What ab exercises can I do if I injured my lower back?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

JC N asked: I injured my lower back at work, but I still want to do ab exercises. Anybody know of any that don't put very much pressure on the lower back? (Basically anything I won't have to get down on the ground and curve my back to ...