It seems that every single woman I talk to has something to say about her body and how she would like to change it. The vast majority of those "changes" are pinpointed to the mid-section. I am one of those women. I enjoy being fit and strong because of the benefits it brings to my body and my health, but I of course, am also pleased when my body looks a certain way. thank you social pressures for always ensuring that I have a "target" body to strive for... sigh.
I have spent many years doing cardio and crunches, cardio and crunches and more cardio and crunches... gaining some results, but never quite feeling that I was becoming stronger in my abdomen.
I recently found this workout on the Women's Health Magazine website and was intrigued. I thought, why not? So I gave it a try.
The goal was to complete the workout for the full 6 week period, but alas, due to my ever-changing schedule and short attention span, I lasted approximately 4 weeks. However, the results were there! My abs were suddenly much stronger than ever before. And although I will never have a 6-pack, I feel great when I can feel the strength in my stomach.
I have become so familiar with this workout that it is now my "go-to" belly blaster workout when I am feeling a bit "loose" in that area. It may look simple, but after a few reps, your heart rate rises and you definitely begin to sweat! I often pair it with 20 minutes of jogging for warm-up!
Here is a glimpse of the workout:
I have spent many years doing cardio and crunches, cardio and crunches and more cardio and crunches... gaining some results, but never quite feeling that I was becoming stronger in my abdomen.
I recently found this workout on the Women's Health Magazine website and was intrigued. I thought, why not? So I gave it a try.
The goal was to complete the workout for the full 6 week period, but alas, due to my ever-changing schedule and short attention span, I lasted approximately 4 weeks. However, the results were there! My abs were suddenly much stronger than ever before. And although I will never have a 6-pack, I feel great when I can feel the strength in my stomach.
I have become so familiar with this workout that it is now my "go-to" belly blaster workout when I am feeling a bit "loose" in that area. It may look simple, but after a few reps, your heart rate rises and you definitely begin to sweat! I often pair it with 20 minutes of jogging for warm-up!
Here is a glimpse of the workout:
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Women's Health Magazine.
Women's Health Magazine.