Good workouts for abs?

oltlfan · 04-15-13, 05:40 PM

Anyone have some good, effective ab workout DVD suggestions? Youtube workouts are fine as well. I'm losing weight, and I know I can't spot reduce, but I need to start working on this belly. lol I hate ab workouts, but this stomach needs help, so I will have to endure.

Also, do you know if Hip Hop Abs is effective for toning the stomach? I like the idea of not having to get on the floor. But if a floor workout would be more effective, that's fine.

nyskier · 04-15-13, 06:51 PM

I have really enjoyed Jessica Smith's 10 lbs down Cardio Abs. She is really good and quite pleasant as well

oltlfan · 04-15-13, 09:57 PM

Thanks. Did you get good results from it?

JENILU · 04-15-13, 10:10 PM

I can't tell you about "results" and I am not a person that is big on working the abs, but I really like the newer Firm Flat Abs Solution! - a good portion of it is standng abs. It has 4 sections that are each about 10 minutes stand-alone, and then 1 20 minute that is more of a cardio abs.
Good luck!!

starbelly · 04-16-13, 01:25 AM

Suzanne Bowen's Gorgeous Core! The third segment really works the core with planks.

Tugger31 · 04-16-13, 05:07 AM

I really like the 15 min "Yoga Abs" workout on Bob Harper's Yoga for the Warrior dvd. It's not really yoga at all, just a great ab routine!

cindylm · 04-16-13, 05:09 AM

I tried the Tracy Anderson post pregnancy workout (not that I have given birth

) and found it very good for my abs. Tough workout but enjoyable and I could really feel it the next day

kitty12 · 04-16-13, 05:13 AM

Gymabstics - it is a 6 month program. There was a thread on it a while back. I'm doing it once a week since I do other workouts that also include a lot of core work. I will say it is more core based - meaning it works everything including lower back which is frequently missed.

Cowgirl32 · 04-16-13, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starbelly

Suzanne Bowen's Gorgeous Core! The third segment really works the core with planks.

I second this one! I also like her Lotte berk Abs DVD- the bonus 10 minute segment is killer

cfwb · 04-16-13, 07:42 AM

A classic is Cathe's Ab Hits. I was going for core strength after doing something to my back, and these definitely worked. It's lots of crunches and planks, but it's also very effective.

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04-15-13, 05:40 PM
oltlfan Join Date: Apr 2002	Good workouts for abs? Anyone have some good, effective ab workout DVD suggestions? Youtube workouts are fine as well. I'm losing weight, and I know I can't spot reduce, but I need to start working on this belly. lol I hate ab workouts, but this stomach needs help, so I will have to endure. Also, do you know if Hip Hop Abs is effective for toning the stomach? I like the idea of not having to get on the floor. But if a floor workout would be more effective, that's fine.

04-15-13, 06:51 PM
nyskier VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL	I have really enjoyed Jessica Smith's 10 lbs down Cardio Abs. She is really good and quite pleasant as well

04-15-13, 09:57 PM
oltlfan Join Date: Apr 2002	Thanks. Did you get good results from it?

04-15-13, 10:10 PM
JENILU Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: AL	I can't tell you about "results" and I am not a person that is big on working the abs, but I really like the newer Firm Flat Abs Solution! - a good portion of it is standng abs. It has 4 sections that are each about 10 minutes stand-alone, and then 1 20 minute that is more of a cardio abs. Good luck!!

04-16-13, 01:25 AM
starbelly Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Netherlands	Suzanne Bowen's Gorgeous Core! The third segment really works the core with planks.

04-16-13, 05:07 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	I really like the 15 min "Yoga Abs" workout on Bob Harper's Yoga for the Warrior dvd. It's not really yoga at all, just a great ab routine!

04-16-13, 05:09 AM
cindylm Join Date: Aug 2010	I tried the Tracy Anderson post pregnancy workout (not that I have given birth ) and found it very good for my abs. Tough workout but enjoyable and I could really feel it the next day

04-16-13, 05:13 AM
kitty12 Join Date: Jan 2010	Gymabstics - it is a 6 month program. There was a thread on it a while back. I'm doing it once a week since I do other workouts that also include a lot of core work. I will say it is more core based - meaning it works everything including lower back which is frequently missed.

04-16-13, 07:42 AM
cfwb Join Date: Aug 2005	A classic is Cathe's Ab Hits. I was going for core strength after doing something to my back, and these definitely worked. It's lots of crunches and planks, but it's also very effective.