Easier ab workouts???

Cher · 01-19-17, 08:32 AM

I really hate working my abs and rarely ever do. That being said, I do alot of Cathe stength work (not as heavy as she goes though) but her newer ab workouts are just too advanced for me and frustrate me to no end which causes me to just give up. I need to work on strengthening my abs. When I do abs, I usually end up doing the abs from her Basic Step Stability Ball Abs add-on. Anyone have any suggestions for ab workouts (doesn't have to be Cathe) that could start helping me strengthen my core area without killing me and frustrating me until I just give up on it. I'm mainly looking for about 10 - 15 minutes to add onto my workouts. Any suggestions.

PennyK · 01-19-17, 09:03 AM

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mercedes · 01-19-17, 09:35 AM

I am also interested in hearing about these easier but effective options.

I cannot count the times I have hurt myself trying to attempt to do a core exercise that was too advanced for me. It seems that for me as years go by, my abs seem to lose gains faster than other muscle groups. I am tired of suffering from strained back muscles.

Thanks for posting this question

mandie123 · 01-19-17, 10:16 AM

There is a segment on bottom line/ Core defined that is really good at working core.

Sissy B · 01-19-17, 10:24 AM

My DH, who does not use workout DVDs normally, loves the ab section on 10 Minute Solution Fitness Ball Workouts with Kimberly Spreen. I like it too.

PennyK · 01-19-17, 10:28 AM

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yogapam · 01-19-17, 10:34 AM

Quick Fix Pilates Abs with Kelly Roberts is a good one, has 3 - 10 Minute segments. And another vote for 30 Days to Flat Abs!

yaya · 01-19-17, 10:53 AM

Hi, Cheryl,

I really like the standing abs section of Amy Bento's Abs & Stretch. There's a second floor abs section, but I find it a lot harder and less enjoyable than the standing abs. Plus I like both stretch sections; it's a nice little DVD. Each of the four sections is 15 minutes or less.

alisoncooks · 01-19-17, 11:50 AM

I like this routine:
https://breakingmuscle.com/learn/5-f...-for-beginners

zraipel · 01-19-17, 12:18 PM

Horizontal Conditioning Getting Started has three 10 minute workouts that are really good for core strengthening. You can start out just going through one of the workouts once, then as you build strength, you can either string segments together, or Sandra (the instructor) recommends performing the same segment 2 or 3 times.

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01-19-17, 08:32 AM
Cher Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan	Easier ab workouts??? I really hate working my abs and rarely ever do. That being said, I do alot of Cathe stength work (not as heavy as she goes though) but her newer ab workouts are just too advanced for me and frustrate me to no end which causes me to just give up. I need to work on strengthening my abs. When I do abs, I usually end up doing the abs from her Basic Step Stability Ball Abs add-on. Anyone have any suggestions for ab workouts (doesn't have to be Cathe) that could start helping me strengthen my core area without killing me and frustrating me until I just give up on it. I'm mainly looking for about 10 - 15 minutes to add onto my workouts. Any suggestions.

01-19-17, 09:35 AM
mercedes Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: overseas	I am also interested in hearing about these easier but effective options. I cannot count the times I have hurt myself trying to attempt to do a core exercise that was too advanced for me. It seems that for me as years go by, my abs seem to lose gains faster than other muscle groups. I am tired of suffering from strained back muscles. Thanks for posting this question

01-19-17, 10:16 AM
mandie123 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC	There is a segment on bottom line/ Core defined that is really good at working core. __________________

01-19-17, 10:24 AM
Sissy B Join Date: Oct 2002	My DH, who does not use workout DVDs normally, loves the ab section on 10 Minute Solution Fitness Ball Workouts with Kimberly Spreen. I like it too.

01-19-17, 10:34 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Quick Fix Pilates Abs with Kelly Roberts is a good one, has 3 - 10 Minute segments. And another vote for 30 Days to Flat Abs! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

01-19-17, 10:53 AM
yaya Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wisconsin	Hi, Cheryl, I really like the standing abs section of Amy Bento's Abs & Stretch. There's a second floor abs section, but I find it a lot harder and less enjoyable than the standing abs. Plus I like both stretch sections; it's a nice little DVD. Each of the four sections is 15 minutes or less. __________________ Look to others for inspiration; compete only with yourself.

01-19-17, 11:50 AM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	I like this routine: https://breakingmuscle.com/learn/5-f...-for-beginners

01-19-17, 12:18 PM
zraipel VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC	Horizontal Conditioning Getting Started has three 10 minute workouts that are really good for core strengthening. You can start out just going through one of the workouts once, then as you build strength, you can either string segments together, or Sandra (the instructor) recommends performing the same segment 2 or 3 times. __________________ Stephanie