Do any of you ever go to the library for new fitness inspiration? I was there last week, and picked up Jackie Warner's Crunch-Free Xtreme Abs to try out. This DVD consists of two segments: a standing abdominal workout, and a and floor abdominal workout, in 16 minute-sets. I found the floor segment to be the most effective and felt the burn immediately. Jackie gives tips throughout (make sure to watch your back and pay attention to posture!), and offers two different levels of intensity for each exercise.
One aspect I really appreciated about this workout is that Jackie takes the time to work out your back muscles, as well (particularly in the second part). We spend so much time pulling our core in, that we often forget the need to stretch out the other way. This is vital to avoid injury and muscle strain. It's way too easy to pull your back muscles, and then simply moving around (heck, forget exercising) is all the more difficult!
After doing just the floor workout from Xtreme Abs today, I transitioned into some Zumba dancing, a couple of videos from Tiffany Rothe's YouTube channel, and this great little 10-minute workout to keep you swimsuit-ready, from FitSugar. Enjoy!
