Favorite Core/Abs DVDs?

ucaminax · July 2010

Hi there. I just started working out with a trainer once a week (among other stuff I do at the gym) andI'm not surprised that my core/abs are WEAK!!! They were never that strong to begin with, but after having my daughter a year and a half ago, I feel like there is NOTHING there! It is difficult for me to even get into some of the positions to begin the exercises she wants me to do, let alone doing the actual exercises. So, I am looking for a good recommendation for an abs/core workout dvd that I can do at home a couple of times a week, to supplement what I am doing at the gym. One that doesn't involve too much jumping around since we are in older apartments that transmit a lot of sound.
Thanks!
Kate

ellykay7 · July 2010

I highly recommend any Pilates videos (beginner to start). It is all about strengthening the core and there is no jumping around involved!

ucaminax · July 2010

Yeah, Pilates sounds good. Do you have a favorite one or are they all pretty much the same? Thanks!

mommyskis · July 2010

Pilates is awesome! I like the DVD's by Rael Isacowitz. Very calming and relaxing, but I sure feel it the next day. He has a 3 pack, but I would suggest you skip the first one and get System 17. With no pilates experience and weak abs, I just did what I could do until I could do all the moves and it worked for me. Do you have On Demand from your cable? They have some pilates too and it's free. I do find the girl a bit too perky but the moves are good.

Clew · July 2010

I love my boxing workout - but I'm an action kind of chick :happy:

PJilly · July 2010

My absolute favorite ab workout is Debbie Siebers' Slim & 6-Pack that comes with Slim in 6. It's 11 minutes long, has no jumping, and got my mid section in better shape than anything else I've ever done.

ucaminax · July 2010

Thanks for the suggestions, and keep 'em coming!

spiralgirl71 · July 2010

My favorite ab/core workout is from the Hip Hop Abs program it's call Last Minute Abs and Shaun T is the trainer. It's a 5 minute program, all standing work. Excellent results. I actually bought mine used on Amazon some time ago. You can look around and most likely find it without purchasing the entire Hip Hop Abs program (although it's an awesome and fun set). I still use this DVD regardless of the fitness program I'm following.

Prior to this, my favorite was Total Mix: The Complete Body Workout System. That DVD had 10 minute workouts for all parts of the body. There were 3 for the abs. All very good and I also saw quick results with them. The nice thing was that you could program any combination of 1-3 workouts and they would play back to back. All three of those workouts were floor only. I just prefer the standing workouts.