need help on abs!

[rockchick_82808]

limbs are strong and have been decreasing in size very quickly. stomach on the other hand is a pain in the butt! very slow progress. I do crunches on the ab machine at the gym, then sit ups with a 5lb dumbbell. any ideas that get good results and don't require me on the floor? tail bone always hurts after word even when i lay mat on the floor.

[jillb069]

There are tons of examples of ab workouts on the shapfit website. They even show how to do them properly. I prefer doing abs on a body ball if you have one. They're not too pricey. I find abs on a body ball to be very effective and comfy

[clem]

doing crunches won't get rid of the fat around your stomach. Cardio, weights,proper diet, and time are required however.

[fitoverforty]

I'd have to agree with Clem. No amount of crunches or spot training will reduce stomach fat. You will however through your continued diet and healthy eating have the abs you desire...in time.
I think, for women especially, the stomach fat is the last to go...it hangs on for dear life...hoping you will give up! But you just keep doing those crunches and eating healthy and when that stubborn tummy area finally gives in and burns away, you will have a rock hard six pack underneath!

[rockchick_82808]

Thank u every1 for ur in put. Sounds like that's gonna be biggest challenge. Ugh. Well, no pain no gain.

[Kevsworld]

I agree with the other posters here. The "stubborn" fat can be the most difficult to get rid of. Yohimbine with fasted cardio can help. There's also a book out called The Stubborn Fat Solution by Lyle McDonald.

Kevin
http://strongandfit.net

[Packard]

As a rule I don't add resistance for torso work.

I like crunches (side, 3/4 and supine), leg raises (3/4 side & frontal on the leg raise station or hanging from a pull up bar). Barre work or martial arts kicks.

3 sets of 20 reps of each is sufficient to tighten the muscles. The rest is diet and nutrition.