Showing posts with label abdominals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label abdominals. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Abdominal Stability Ball Roll In for a Flat Tummy!

Target the lower abdominals with the Abdominal Stability Ball Roll In. You'll also tone and tighten the entire midsection with this stability ball ab exercise!

Listen to podcast episode #201 of "Fit Girl: Your Guide to Getting in Shape" on itunes for details on this exercise and more!




Thursday, March 13, 2014

Video: Quickie Leg and Ab Sculpt with the Stability Ball

In this video workout sequence of a Stability Ball Combo, you hit legs and abs quickly and effectively!

This is one of my favorite leg shaping sequences from the DVD workout Ball Sculpt 1: Nothing But the Ball (available at Amazon.com). This 5 minute workout hits your hamstrings and abs using the stability ball. Leg curl works the hamstrings, and most people are weak in the hamstrings, which causes lower back and posture problems. If you workout at home, (and some gyms), you may not have access to a leg curl machine, making it all the more important to use this video!

When doing the leg curl, you may have to do one rep, then stop and slowly build your strength to get consecutive reps. Done properly, it is a very challenging exercise!  The plank position targets the core, ie the abdominals and lower back muscles. You pretty much work everything form the neck down! The leg curl is supersetted with abdominal exercises. You get more done in less time! Efficient, effective workouts get you in shape faster than ever! Add this sequence to your routine 2-3 times a week for tighter legs and abs before summer!

Additional info: This DVD workout Ball Sculpt 1: Nothing But the Ball (available at Amazon.com) is loaded with workout options! It includes "pre-mix" routines that combine the exercises in various combinations for unique workouts. Plus, you get a "Fit in 40" full body workout.  For more preview clips visit the All In One Workout DVD site and click on Stability Ball Exercise.

See also the Fit Girl Guide Podcast for more topics!

Download the video here. If you are subscribed to this podcast, the video should automatically download for you!

Quickie Leg and Ab Sculpt with the Stability Ball Video Workout

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Rotational Ab exercise for Golfers and Sculpt

A great exercise for any sport! Do this with or without the ball for a core workout!
From the DVD workout Ab Sculpt & Yoga Stretch for Stability Fitness Ball

Friday, July 23, 2010

Sports & Ab training: The Turn!

Sports specific exercises need to be done on each side of the body! This is especially true in golf! Do this exercise 2-3 times a week, moving slowly through the range of motion and for about 10-15 repetitions per side with a very light weight (or no weight) to improve your golf, baseball, tennis, volleyball or any other sport that requires the body to turn!

Remember, you must do the same amount in each side to gain the best benefits for sports performance and your body shape!



Sunday, July 18, 2010

Lunges done right!

Many people think lunges are bad for their knees or have other reasons to avoid them. In reality, if done correctly, lunges are a great exercise for metabolism boosting, shaping the lower body and burning a bunch of calories!

The main objective is to keep the heel of the working leg (ie-front leg) on the ground and to drive off from that heel. This ensures the knee stays in a safe spot and that you get the large muscles of the glutes (buttocks) to do the work! The abdominal stabilize the movement, making it a total body exercise!

Always check with your trainer or physician before adding an exercise to your program. If you are already using lunges as an exercise, check your form with this video!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Abdominal reverse crunches

Abdominal reverse crunches: Proper form is crucial to tightening the lower ab area. Too many people use their legs when doing this movement. Get more tips to Tighten the Tummy with Episode 84: Saggy Tummy Syndrome of the Fit Girl: Your Guide to Getting in Shape Podcast.

Stability ball crunches

This excerpt is from the DVD workout Ab & Yoga for Stability ball. The stability ball is one of the best tools for sculpting the abdominals! Are you sure you are doing the best technique with the ball for maximum results? Watch and learn! Get more tips to Tighten the Tummy with Episode 84: Saggy Tummy Syndrome of the Fit Girl: Your Guide to Getting in Shape Podcast.