A few years ago I was hit with the realization that my being physically fit has a direct impact on my health. Seeing as I was not the picture of perfect fitness, my initial reaction was dread.
ab workouts at home
However I have since moved past this dread and taken action. One of the most effective exercises is an ab workout I have started out on this in the comfort of my home and guess what? It costs me nothing.
There are plenty of simple ab exercises that you can do on your own, in your house, with little or no special equipment required.
Here is how I am able to accomplish this. First, based on results, I have realized that crunches are very effective.
One of the simplest crunches involves lying on the floor flat on my back. Here I lift my legs in the air and instead of the norm where you raise your upper body to meet your legs, I pull my legs towards my upper body. This way I use much less effort but still manage to achieve great results with this ab work out at home.
On days when my back needs support I can do the above crunch while lying on an exercise ball with and still manage similar results.
To exercise both my upper and lower abs simultaneously I simply lie flat straight my back with hands behind my head. I pull my body upwards and my feet outwards. This requires a lot of energy but is well worth the trouble.
Crunches can also be done while you multi task. For example; I have found that crunching forward my upper body just a bit while lying on the sofa every few minute’s works wonders. My previously flabby stomach is now well muscled and flat.
Upper body abs can be developed by lying flat on the floor but with you knees bent. With your arms behind your head, slowly raise your shoulders halfway towards your knees and crunch. You could also crunch the whole distance to your waist but I have found that this develops your stomach muscles more than shoulders and chest.
If you are looking to develop your abs using little or no spending, go on and try the above exercises and see how they work for you. Remember that exercise unlike diets will show continued results if you are diligent and keep your motivation levels high.
Most people are critical but in my experience walking for at least thirty minutes a day not only develops your leg muscles but helps you lose overall body weight.
You can also develop your leg abs by simply lifting your leg every few minutes while walking or even while standing still performing chores such as cooking. Lift for up to one minute at a time.
Just because you are at home does not mean you have to pass up on quality exercise. Squat on the floor for up to five minutes at a time and develop your lower body abs.
If walking is not an option due to bad weather or any other limitations why don’t you try this; jog on your living room carpet on the spot without moving. This will tone all your body abs.
