February 19, 2010

How to Get Abs Fast

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Now that we're well into the fall and approaching winter, it's easy to slip into a lazy routine and lose those six pack abs you've worked so hard for. The holidays wreak havoc on flat stomachs thanks to large meals and cold weather. So how you can retain your sexy abs during the most testing time of year? Don't sweat (yet); it's easy if you know how to get abs fast in the first place.

The key to six-pack abs is all about your routine. Find some ab exercises you're comfortable with, create an exercise diary, and stick to it! Some of the most effective ab exercises include crunches, sit-ups, and leg lifts, and they'll have your abs back in shape or firmer than ever as long as you follow them with discipline, despite the challenging winter months.

The first ab exercise, sit-ups, is probably already familiar to you. I know, I know...you hate sit-ups, they're uncomfortable, they take too long, etc. The reasons sit-ups get such a bad rap in the quest to get abs fast is because people just don't do them correctly, or worse -- they do them lazily. First, lie on your back in a flat, open space with knees bent and feet on the floor. With your hands crossed over your chest, focus on your abdominal muscles as you bring your chest up all the way to your knees. Squeeze your abs! The most common mistake people make is that they use muscles other than their abs to pull themselves up. You don't have to do a million fast sit-ups to feel the burn in your ab muscles, you just have to do good ones where all the stress is on the abs.

The crunch, also a great ab exercise, is a variation of the sit-up. Instead of placing your feet on the floor, rest your calves across a bed or piece of furniture so that your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle. Again, visualize your flat stomach and focus on squeezing your abs as you bring your body against your knees. As you get to higher repetitions, picture your sleek, sexy abs or flat stomach with each pump (it really does motivate you).

Finally, leg lifts are a strong lower ab exercises that should get your stomach cut up nicely. While lying with your whole body flat on your back, put your hands under your butt and raise your legs about six inches from the ground, concentrating again on the ab muscles. Breathe in as you lift your legs, breathe out as you lower them and tighten your abs. You get a lot of resistance from these fast, so try to do about three more than you think you can. Remember that you want those abs fast!

Although this guide is on the abdominal exercise area of how to get abs fast, never underestimate the other factors of fitness, especially cardio work and diet. You might find that on your journey to get abs fast you're not seeing the results you expect, and that may be simply because you need to do some jogging as well. In fact, strong abs under a flabby stomach can actually make you look fat! If that's ever happened to you, doing a bit of running will bring all your hard work full circle and reveal those beautiful abs.

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15-minute workout. This workout is designed to strengthen, tone and reduce your stomach. These exercises will help reduce fat, and tone those famous trouble spots like the over-hang, and love handles. You're going to look great in that new bikini. Joanie has chosen some exciting music for the work-out. Remember, FITNESS IS FUN! So, put on this video-tape and let's get moving. Some of the exciting exercises in this work-out are SUNNY SIDE UP, TORSO ROCK, the STAR STRETCH, and the STOMACH STARTER. The Super Stomachs Program has a warm up and cool down, combined with 12 minutes of continuous exercise. Bonus! This tape also includes Joanie Greggain's 15 minute HIGH ENERGY WORKOUT which is designed to increase your energy & endurance levels, as well as help you burn calories. Aerobic exercise strengthens the most important muscle in your body, the heart!

The Firm - Firm Parts: 5-Day Abs (Classic Workout Series) [VHS] The Firm - Firm Parts: 5-Day Abs (Classic Workout Series) [VHS]
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Firm Parts: 5-Day Abs offers five distinct workouts that train and strengthen the abdomen. A variety of instructors lead each segment and concentrate on specific areas of the torso. Crunches, reverse curls, and cross-lateral movements are presented in this uncomplicated format. All of the major muscles of the abdomen get attention here, including some great target toning for the obliques. Time-savvy exercisers will appreciate the quick and effective delivery of each set (ranging from six to nine minutes). Students have the option to do all five sets back-to back (36 minutes) or to complete one set for a quick fix. Firm Parts provides vital information on proper form while keeping the movements challenging. Beginners will learn about safely executing sit-ups in the informational segment at the start of this video. Several exercises are performed with the legs off the ground, and students with injured backs and necks may need to modify these moves. This brief but winning workout combines easy-to-follow moves with schedule conscious formats. Participants of all fitness levels will find a program that can tighten and strengthen the abdominals. Simply said: 5-Day Abs delivers crunches for the time-crunched. --Olivia Voigts

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(1)SECRETS TO FLAT ABS: Shaun shares his targeted training technique, TILT, TUCK & TIGHTEN, which activates your upper, middle, and lower abs and obliques at the same tiem so you get beautiful, flat, sexy abs! (2)FAT BURNING CARDIO: This is not your mama's aerobics video. A mazimum calorie burn that targets your ABS, so you burn off the fat while revealing a tight, toned, sexy midsection. Shaun's energy, hot music, and exciting moves like the "throw down" and "up-rock" make the time fly by. (3)AB SCULPT: Are you ready for your very own six-pack? Shaun teaches you the most innovative standing ab and core moves you'll ever experience! With Shaun's TILT, TUCK & TIGHTEN technique you'll really fire up those ab muscles and melt the flab! (4)TOTAL BODY BURN: This head-to-toe workout combines cardio with total body sculpting, while you target your midsection - so you burn off the fat and reveal a tight, toned body ... Say goodbye to love handles and say hello to a slimmer waist and flat, sexy abs! - (5)HIPS, BUNS, AND THIGHS: Slim your upper and lower abs while you target those stubborn lower-body problem areas. Forget boring lunges and dreaded squats - Shaun's dynamic Hip Hop moves like "the freak" and "drive the car" not only get results but they make it fun! So now you can slim your hips, trim your thighs, lift your booty, and get back into your skinny jeans FAST! (6)LAST MINUTE ABS: Ready, Set, GO! Just give Shaun 5 minutes and you're guaranteed an ab workout that's fast, fun, and effective. Plus, you'll be singing out loud to this famous tune and before you know it you're not only done, you've got great abs too! Perfect when you're short on time but still want to work on that six-pack! *BONUS LEARN TO DANCE Routines. *Extras Include: Workout Calendar; 6 Day Slim Down; Step-By-Step Nutrition Guide; Results on the Run Fat-Burning Fast Food; Measurement Tracker; & Measuring Tape.

Dance your way to hot, sexy abs and burn fat off your entire body with Shaun T's fun, exciting dance program, which includes four DVDs, a step-by-step nutrition guide, 30-day workout calendar, and six-day slimdown plan. Workouts include: Secrets to Flat Abs: Shaun T shows you his exclusive training techniques that target your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques while you burn fat. Just Tilt, Tuck & Tighten and you're on your way to a flat, sexy midsection. (13 minutes) Fat Burning Cardio: You'll burn calories and shed fat with Shaun T's fun, hip dance moves set to the same hot music you hear on the radio. (30 minutes) Ab Sculpt: Shaun T gives you more of his signature ab moves to get you the six-pack you've always wanted without a single sit-up or crunch. (25 minutes) Total Body Burn: This head-to-toe workout combines cardio and total body- sculpting with even more ab-defining moves. You'll have a blast while you burn fat and get a lean, tight body. (45 minutes) Hips, Buns, and Thighs: Get ready to lift and firm those stubborn problem areas, and get you back in your skinny jeans fast. (25 minutes) Other items in this package include: Step-by-Step Nutrition Guide: Shaun T shares his secrets for how you can lose weight faster and still eat the foods you love. 30-day workout calendar: You can freestyle your Hip Hop Abs workouts, or follow Shaun T's schedule designed to get you jaw-dropping abs and to tone your entire body fast. Measurement card & tape measure: Use these tools to chart your progress as the inches melt away. Results on the Run diet guide: You can still eat at your favorite fast food restaurants--guilt free. Shaun T shows you the best stuff to order when you're on the go. 6-Day SlimDown plan: Want to start losing in a hurry? Jump-start your weight loss with Shaun T's easy-to-follow plan and lose up to 3 inches off your waist in your first week. Learn to Dance: Shaun T shows you 2 full Hip Hop dance routines that will rev up your metabolism while you learn the latest moves he's been teaching the hottest names in music for their videos (Take It to the Dance Floor; Last Minute Dance).

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Rodney Yee: ABS Yoga for Beginners Rodney Yee: ABS Yoga for Beginners
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Click here to view preview of DVDToday, in fitness centers across the country, one of the most emphasized body parts is the abdominals. Here is a revolutionary way to look and feel fantastic ? with powerful yoga poses designed to give you a firmer, more supple stomach in Abs Yoga for Beginners. Acclaimed yoga teacher Rodney Yee offers a complete workout that can build powerful and attractive abs. Begin with breathing exercises to release tension and support a healthy posture. Next you'll practice strengthening moves to build strong and elastic abs. Finally, you'll end with deep relaxation to integrate the vital energy you've created. DVD, 30 minutes.

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BMV Quantum Subliminal CD Perfect Abs: Six Pack Abdomen Aid (Ultrasonic Physical Fitness Series) BMV Quantum Subliminal CD Perfect Abs: Six Pack Abdomen Aid (Ultrasonic Physical Fitness Series)
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Program your subconscious mind to develop the perfect abs, build your abdominal muscles, flatten your abdomen and reduce belly fat for a flat stomach and six pack abs. Using exclusive state-of-the-art subliminal and brainwave entrainment technologies, you can program your subconscious mind for positive lasting results, created by a Certified Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). Silent affirmations, inaudible hypnotic suggestions and thousands of powerful subliminal messages program your subconscious mind for positive results. The first 3 tracks have an ocean background. The Silent Ultrasonic Track 4 is completely silent with no sound at all! BMV exclusive Quantum Subliminal Matrix Technology sets a new standard for the subliminal industry! BMV has merged existing subliminal neurotechnology with many new exclusive technologies to create the most powerful CDs on the market. This CD contains the following audio neurotechnologies to maximize your results: *Ultra-Silent Ultrasonic Subliminal Frequency Modulation Technology- All subliminal messages are modulated to ultrasonic ranges (higher frequencies) for full meta-programming with no audible sounds at all on Track 4! You can use this powerful broadcast of silent subliminals in any setting! Program yourself anywhere, anytime! *Multi-channel Subliminal Replication Technology- 100 times more subliminal messages makes it 100 times more powerful than other subliminal tapes or CDs. *Autonomic Audio Pacing Technology- Relaxed heartbeat and breathing patterns cause physiological responses that trigger deep progressive relaxation to maximize your results. *Brainwave Entrainment Technology- Embedded binaural beat frequencies and monaural tones create hemispheric synchronization while tuning your brainwaves to specific frequencies that are most effective for subliminal programming. *Monaural entrainment tones- No need for headphones!

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Max Fitness 75 cm Exercise ball with FREE Pump included. Incorporate the versatility and effectiveness of the Max-Fitness exercise balls into your workout. Core strength training is the only way to exercise. You can take your exercise balls with you wherever you go or exercise at the conveinence of your home. Whether you are new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, this ball will enhance your workout giving you results. Ideal for stretching, strengthening, and toning exercises. First used by physical therapists over 30 years ago, Exercise Balls are now used in leading health clubs around the nation and are quickly becoming a standard item for any home gym. The Max-fitness Exercise Ball is safe, durable, and easy-to-use. The ball is made of burst resistant heavy gauge PVC vinyl and is rated to withstand up to 500lbs pressure.The 75 cm exercise ball is ideal for a person 6'0" and up. Includes: 1 black ball , 1 foot pump. Get yours Today!

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