Ah the abs! Abs are usually neglected when working out by many people. Although we would all love to have a six pack ab, the importance of strengthening your core goes beyond mere vanity. There are many health benefits that one can enjoy from strong abdominal muscles.
Strong core muscles can help to actually keep your back healthy. In our busy society, many people suffer from back problems usually because their core muscles are weak, hence creating an imbalance in your trunk. Strong core muscles also contribute to good posture as well as making every day physical tasks easier and with less discomfort.
Doing crunches are great exercises for strengthening the core. The following article on Fitsugar.Com describes an effective workout plan involving 5 variations of abdominal exercises. You can really get some results with these!
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It’s Crunch Time! 2-Week Challenge to 100 Crunches
[su_quote cite=”” url=”” class=””]It’s time for another workout challenge, and this one is all about the abs. Perfect for those new to strength training, it’s short and sweet – all it takes is a few minutes each day for the next two weeks and you’re sure to notice stronger and more defined abs. Instead of doing basic crunches, this challenge involves five crunch variations to target different areas of your midsection. Here are instructions for the five different variations followed by a 14-day plan to get you all the way to 100. It’s not advised to skip right to day 14 (if you want to be able to laugh the next day without rolling over in pain), so follow the plan and adjust it as needed according to your schedule and ability level.[/su_quote]
http://www.fitsugar.com/Crunch-Challenge-33924693
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Get goin on these and make it a part of your weekly workout routine.
Also, below is a great video with a quick abs workout if you are short on time. Enjoy!
