Do you have any suggestions for working out abbs?

Question

I have flabs and no abbs, and I would really like to change that. also sit-ups don't work.

Answer 1

The key to 6-pack abs is to have a low percentage of bodyfat. Ab exercises in fact contribute very little to having a tight midsection. However, some ab work is great for overall fitness and back support and I don't want to downplay the importance of core strength.

Many trainers look down on crunches these days, considering them not much more than an isometric exercise. Various types of leg and knee lifts are probably a better choice.

Answer 2

I toned up and lost 54 lbs. You can see my before and after pic here http://www.healthandstrength.net

My 5 fave ab exercises are here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm

And if you want, this is what I did to lose the weight and tone up. Hopefully it can help you too!
1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...
2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier! We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions! When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function. Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.
3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises. I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.
4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.
5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweekb.htm that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.
6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself
7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound...or didnt lose any...KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!
8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfoods.htm...
80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight.
9. Do the little things that count! Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: http://www.healthandstrength.net/tips.htm

Good luck and don't forget that YOU are the only one who decides what foods enter your body and how long you sit around. Make the change, take the chance and give yourself time! You can do it. I know you can!

Answer 3

Try getting weights and use those when you do crunchs. You lay on your back and strech out your arms and legs out straight. Then you crunch up and bring your legs to your chest and bring the weight over your legs. It worked for me.

Answer 4

you need to do cruches as well as sit ups and swimming works a treat for me, go to gym and get a trainer if you can afford it.

Answer 5

read tips on some great ab workouts on this site

Answer 6

tae bo , bill blanks look for more information at

http://sparkpeople.com
and a free trainer at
http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Refer.jsp?r_f=millionairegirl">

Answer 7

How to make my stomach flat
http://weightloss-tips-guide.blogspot.com/2006/09/how-to-make-my-stomach-flat.html