Holy Rapture
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Hun, you're preggo, it's okie for you
C'mon, cheer up
Ever had a flat wash-board like stomach ?
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MACLovin
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Damn, Tish.. hot mama!! I admire your dedication, it's definitely paid off!
I just need a swift kick in the ass.. my tummy is my trouble area, and I KNOW I can do it, weight comes off easily for me.. I just can't get my butt up and do it.
I need a trainer, seriously I think that would be the only way because like Tish said you gotta be sure you are doing it in proper form or else it's not going to give you the full benefit.
OK this thread is making me want to get up and do crunches, lol.. I NEED to be in a bikini by the summer. I wanna flaunt my shit all over the beach, dammit! haha
I just need a swift kick in the ass.. my tummy is my trouble area, and I KNOW I can do it, weight comes off easily for me.. I just can't get my butt up and do it.
OK this thread is making me want to get up and do crunches, lol.. I NEED to be in a bikini by the summer. I wanna flaunt my shit all over the beach, dammit! haha
Shimmer
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Ok here's the thing on stummies:
Crunches are basically bogus, they'll strengthen, but only to a point. You can have abs o rock, but if there's a layer over them, they won't be visible.
It's HARD for a woman to have flat/washboard abs. Our body naturally retains more fat than a man's body does, and our fat placement can sometimes be stickier than we'd really like.
The things that I've done that have really changed my abs and my overall physique include:
Diet - Change it. Eat cleaner. If it's processed, saturated, etc., I try to avoid it (though lately I've been really bad, I admit). Stay away from cokes, sugars, simple starches, etc. If you're hungry, eat. If you're not...don't. Don't eat because you're bored, socializing, watching tv, etc.
Activity - I loathe crunches. Deadlifts, SQUATS, v-sits, pole dance, climbing...those are my activities. Oh and softball. Basically I'm saying grab the weights and learn how to use them and actually lift the things. Especially the ones that aren't covered in bright pink foam. I deadlift 30 lbs more than my body weight. It's a beautiful thing.
Bulking up - No. Not going to happen. What lots of women perceive as "zoinks bulky!" is actually just their body becoming stronger than it's ever been, but not by any stretch bulky. It's not bulky, it's just different. You have to train to be bulky.
Body fat - that's what's going to show or hide your abs. Lower it with HIIT cardio.
stumptuous.com
WONDERFUL site.
Crunches are basically bogus, they'll strengthen, but only to a point. You can have abs o rock, but if there's a layer over them, they won't be visible.
It's HARD for a woman to have flat/washboard abs. Our body naturally retains more fat than a man's body does, and our fat placement can sometimes be stickier than we'd really like.
The things that I've done that have really changed my abs and my overall physique include:
Diet - Change it. Eat cleaner. If it's processed, saturated, etc., I try to avoid it (though lately I've been really bad, I admit). Stay away from cokes, sugars, simple starches, etc. If you're hungry, eat. If you're not...don't. Don't eat because you're bored, socializing, watching tv, etc.
Activity - I loathe crunches. Deadlifts, SQUATS, v-sits, pole dance, climbing...those are my activities. Oh and softball. Basically I'm saying grab the weights and learn how to use them and actually lift the things. Especially the ones that aren't covered in bright pink foam. I deadlift 30 lbs more than my body weight. It's a beautiful thing.
Bulking up - No. Not going to happen. What lots of women perceive as "zoinks bulky!" is actually just their body becoming stronger than it's ever been, but not by any stretch bulky. It's not bulky, it's just different. You have to train to be bulky.
Body fat - that's what's going to show or hide your abs. Lower it with HIIT cardio.
stumptuous.com
WONDERFUL site.
Kayteuk
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I had amazing abs at one point when I was in the middle of doing my hardcore work out....Then i got hit by the "Break up" bug and it was really awful
.
Now I am back on track, and I am using spark people and its FANTASTIC!
I also think (don't shoot me) Tae-Bo works wonders too , I also do a lot of pilates, walking my dog, and rebounding/trampoling. I have just got back in to pole dancing too!
Well if anyone wants to be workout buddies I have msn, sparkpeople, facebook, skype and AIM. Lol....
My problem is my hips
, if anyone has tips for that it would be appreciated, cardio just is not cutting it currently. But every woman has a fat store somewhere and mine just has to be there.
Another trick I learnt to get a good stomach is to be conscious of your core muscles, when I walk I am always holding in my core muscles, or when stuck in traffic i will squeeze and release...Think pelvic floor exercises but for your abs! Pilates will teach you this, and I am a firm worshiper of Marie Windsor. As sad as that may be!
Now I am back on track, and I am using spark people and its FANTASTIC!
I also think (don't shoot me) Tae-Bo works wonders too , I also do a lot of pilates, walking my dog, and rebounding/trampoling. I have just got back in to pole dancing too!
Well if anyone wants to be workout buddies I have msn, sparkpeople, facebook, skype and AIM. Lol....
My problem is my hips
Another trick I learnt to get a good stomach is to be conscious of your core muscles, when I walk I am always holding in my core muscles, or when stuck in traffic i will squeeze and release...Think pelvic floor exercises but for your abs! Pilates will teach you this, and I am a firm worshiper of Marie Windsor. As sad as that may be!
NutMeg
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I had washboard abs before I hit puberty, I was a scrawny wirey little kid. Of course I was in gymnastics before, during, and for a couple of years after puberty, so my abs stayed very close to flat. Now, I like them. The abs themselves are flat, I just have a bit of fat over them. And you know what?? I think it looks sexy. So there.
My friend Colin calls it a baby pouch. Lets face it, evolution thinks we all need one.
My friend Colin calls it a baby pouch. Lets face it, evolution thinks we all need one.
Holy Rapture
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Okie, you guys, what are standing crunches ? And how do you do those ?
My back has issues now as I told you ... So, I can't do weights Jamie
I need to find something that has more of an impact on the front side (stomach), rather than the back side (back)
Originally Posted by MissResha
i really like standing crunches. i hate getting on the floor. poor range of motion for me. |
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| Originally Posted by TISH1127
I like those too!! Easier on my back |
Okie, you guys, what are standing crunches ? And how do you do those ?
Simply Elegant
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^Planks will be good for that.
I came pretty close at one time. I was more into working out than I am now, even though I exercise just about every day.
I came pretty close at one time. I was more into working out than I am now, even though I exercise just about every day.
Holy Rapture
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I'll try planks on the weekend ... Let's see if I'm able to hold those nice
Kayteuk
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I often find the dolphin pose, and side planks a lot easier. I am trying to build my tummy in not out, its hard for me to pull in my stomach during the plank (Well for me it is
) so I think it may be building muscle out not in
.
Try some pilates....
YouTube - Winsor Pilates
Its all on you tube now
| Originally Posted by Holy Rapture
I'll try planks on the weekend ... Let's see if I'm able to hold those nice
|
I often find the dolphin pose, and side planks a lot easier. I am trying to build my tummy in not out, its hard for me to pull in my stomach during the plank (Well for me it is
Try some pilates....
YouTube - Winsor Pilates
Its all on you tube now
Holy Rapture
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Wow, you guys are awesome
I know what my day off this week is gonna be spent doing
You know, I was also wondering if I'll be able to hold the planks ... Anyhow, I'll see if I can do Pilates
TISH1124
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Standing crunches....The way I like best is
I use the bars at the gym that you do body lifts on...and raise your bent knees up to your tummy ...will slightly bending your back forward
My trainer also has me stand with my arms straight out to my side and bend down, back straight as possible until my boobs touch my slightly bent knees and hold for about 5 sec....so hard to explain but I hope you get the picture
I use the bars at the gym that you do body lifts on...and raise your bent knees up to your tummy ...will slightly bending your back forward
My trainer also has me stand with my arms straight out to my side and bend down, back straight as possible until my boobs touch my slightly bent knees and hold for about 5 sec....so hard to explain but I hope you get the picture
Holy Rapture
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I get it Tish
Thanks
I'm so gonna try these too
Holy Rapture
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Kayte, send me the link too
And when you try these, let me know how well they work ...
| Originally Posted by Kayteuk
I was thinking of trying Hip Hop abs....Saw it on TV in the US and just found it on You tube...I may give it a go because apparently its meant to give you great abs? |
Kayte, send me the link too
Kayteuk
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YouTube - hip hop abs - learn to dance- pt.1.mpg
I think thats it...
| Originally Posted by Holy Rapture
Kayte, send me the link too
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YouTube - hip hop abs - learn to dance- pt.1.mpg
I think thats it...
