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Washbard ABS!

brfortu
brfortu Posts: 27 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone have any tips on some good ab exercises? I have been doing 200 crunches a day along with scizzor kicks and I'm looking for something new to mix it up and get those super flat abs..:drinker:

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  • brfortu
    brfortu Posts: 27 Member
    Does anyone have any tips on some good ab exercises? I have been doing 200 crunches a day along with scizzor kicks and I'm looking for something new to mix it up and get those super flat abs..:drinker:
  • FatDancer
    FatDancer Posts: 812 Member
    Have you ever thought of bellydance...you would be amazed at the workout and it is a beautiful and feminine artform...plus it is just so enjoyable!

    This picture was taken when I first started dancing...I was 48 at the time and 20 lbs heavier!

    Good luck find something you enjoy,

    Fat Dancer
  • christahollis
    christahollis Posts: 152
    You could try a plank workout...starting from the plank position and modifying from there...just do a search, you'll doubtless find lots of exercises. It's a good core move, and easy to incorporate.
  • bla115
    bla115 Posts: 206
    You could try a plank workout...starting from the plank position and modifying from there...just do a search, you'll doubtless find lots of exercises. It's a good core move, and easy to incorporate.

    Planks are fantastic for your abs and whew they are challenging! I go to an ab class and we do lots of planks. I highly recommend them!
  • deanea
    deanea Posts: 1,437
    pilates:smile:
  • DevilDog
    DevilDog Posts: 37
    I recently hit a brick wall with my abs too.....I was bored and my routine was old.

    I started going to an Ab class called "six pack abs".......OMG, let me tell you. Its a blast. My abs are sore after every class. I've been doing it 3 times a week. 30 minutes per session.


    Good Luck

    DD
  • emtink
    emtink Posts: 387 Member
    i second fat dancer! bellydancing works all of your core muscles, and its fun. a few minutes of practicing belly rolls and flutters makes me sore, plus you can do them at your desk:tongue:
  • alyfin
    alyfin Posts: 103
    I like pilates because doing the abs workout also strengthens my neck and shoulders.
  • Xtracrispy69
    Xtracrispy69 Posts: 55
    we all have abs...you may have extra fat or skin or your mid section. Increase your cardio but stil maintain your ab regime of choice. Personally I do five sets of 25 crunches in varying positions daily, with 50 leg lifts. Do slow and focused crunches, not speedy
  • brfortu
    brfortu Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks for all of your suggestions! I tried the plank workout and love it! You all rock!
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