Do you faithfully perform crunches, hoping to achieve a flat tummy? It may be time to mix it up a bit! Research shows that crunches are one of the worst abdominal moves in terms of how hard the obliques and rectus abdominus are worked. The crunch only affects a small part of the core, repeatedly bends the spine, and burns few calories. Try this no-crunch abs workout instead.
Stability ball…Swiss ball…Yoga ball…That big round blue ball…
You can find it in every fitness center, and you can buy one for around $15-$20. It’s become a fitness staple because of its versatility and low cost (Work your core by sitting on it while you watch TV!). Your kids will love it too (Just don’t let them pop it!).
Do you have one, but aren’t sure what to do with it? Check out some of my favorite stability-ball moves. Do these as a circuit, 2-3 times. Do 10-18 reps per exercise. Click on each photo for a demonstration. (more…)
