is the butterfly abs effective?
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The AB Lounger? It sure looks like it would be but it would not be if you don't use it everyday.\nThe key is to do something every day.\nJust do 50 crunches a day and it will show results.\nDo 5 minutes a day of crunches, EVERY day and you will see results almost immediatey.\nThe ab lounger looks like it would be good for someone who is already pretty toned in the mid section. For anyone else, especially a beginner, it would be too difficult and they would get discouraged and give up.\n\nThere is a belt calld the Flex Slimtone belt sold on http://www.hsn.com that I ordered and IT is pretty good. You have to put it on every day for 20 minutes and it shocks your stomach muscles so they contract over and over. But it STILL is not as good as plain old crunches if you do them every day. But the belt is good if you are lazy about it. It works some, not as good as crunches, but some.
204639
No. The Ab Lounge is the best ab machine on the market. The best part about it is that you can buy it at Wal-Mart. As for other machines, I suggest the Total Gym. I have one and it works VERY well.
468694
Do you mean tummy exercises?  or exercisers?  (there is a difference).  Exercises really do work; any sort of sit up, or try a number of them to work different parts of the abs.  You also need to do aerobic exercise, like fast walking, or running.  That will help eliminate the overall fat percentage of your entire body, including your abs.  Eating right is necessary too.
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good job. if you'd really like to target the ab area, lay down and put your feet on the wall in front of you. the straighter your legs are, the lower of an area of your abs your targeting. is your knees are bent, your working the upper abs. also buy some free weights so you can lift those when your just hanging around. vitamin water and propel fitness water is good and tastes fruity. that should help your sweet cravings a least a little bit
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Steam roller.  But actually crunches do help by retaining your guts.  With weak abdominal muscles all your guts just kind of spill over.  If you tighten up your abs you'll have a flatter stomach even if there still is flab in front.  Of course if theres an excessive amount of fat that won't make much difference, but muscle still burns fat. Again sensible diet and exercise and slow steady dedication are the best answer.  If you don't like that, go with the steam roller option.
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Many experts will tell you that target or spot training is minimally effective when compared to a total fitness regiment.  In other words, doing 100s of sit ups will not necessarily give you the great abs that you are looking for -- but having an overall healthy lifestyle will be more effective at sculpting those abs.\n\nWith that said, there are really several things that you'll need to consider.  First, if you work the muscles around the abs through a series of different routines, you will help strengthen the muscle.  But, just having strong abs do not neccesarily mean that they'll look great.\n\nYou will also need to work at reducing your overall body fat (so that you'll be able to see those newly strenthened abs!).  Reducing body fat is combination of eating right and regular aerobic and weight training exercises.\n\nSo -- if you want to see results in a month, cut back on your calories, start watching what you eat, find ways of getting your heartrate up (whether it's taking the stairs instead of the elevator or hitting the treadmill at the gym)and work on some over all muscle training.\n\nFor most of my past fitness students, I have seen the most dramatic impact when they change to a healthy diet.  But, you can't ignore the other elements that will give you those great abs and a great overall physique.\n\nGood luck!
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Sit-ups will not get you a six-pack. \nCheck this link for what will.
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the butterfly it helps stretch out your legs
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I think coustomised workout for abs will work. Also try yoga.
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Yes. I recently bought the DVDs. It's pretty fun. Very upbeat and it's great for abs and toning.
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Firstly, cardiovascular exercize is crucial when attempting to "build your abs." You must first decrease the layer fat in that area in order to see any real results.\nBrisk walking, jogging, kickboxing etc. will  help achieve that result.\nSecondly, mix up your ab routine often...adds interest and will attack all areas of the abs. (obliques, upper and lower). Floor exercizes like crunches and leg lifts are good, but for maximum results invest in a stability and medicine ball. When used in conjuction with each other, you will undoubetedly notice suberb results...flat abs!!\nAnd as always, cut out the fats and high calorie foods.\nHappy exercizing!
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Crunches work great.\nHowever, all the crunches in the world will not REVEAL a six pack if it is hidden under fat. \nEat right & do cardio (running is the most effective thing).
199480
Take a look at www.mattfurey.com and look up his Combat Abs product. I believe it involves breathing.
954439
Doing a lot of abdominal exercises everyday won't do much if you've got a layer of fat covering it.  Everyone has a six-pack, but it's hidden (under the fat).  You have to do cardio to burn body fat.  Just doing crunches will only strengthen your abs, not expose them.
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Save your money. There is no device that will give you "six pack abs". The only way to get them is to reduce your body fat. Everyone has them, but most people have too much layers of fat to have them show. If you really want to spend your money, buy a fitness ball. They do an excellent job of strengthening your core. Much more than any device you see on TV will.
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It really depends on your starting point.\n\nAnd to correct an old myth that never seems to die, sit ups DO NOT GIVE YOU GOOD abs!!!\n\nSitups strengthen your abdominal wall, HOWEVER, if you have a layer of fat covering your abs, you'll never be able to see that six-pack, no matter how strong your abdominal muscles are. Think of heavyweight weightlifters and powerlifters. They're freaky strong, but they have a big gut.\n\nIf you want those abs, focus on your diet.
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The key to 6-pack abs is to have a low percentage of bodyfat. Ab exercises in fact contribute very little to having a tight midsection. However, some ab work is great for overall fitness and back support and I don't want to downplay the importance of core strength. \n\nMany trainers look down on crunches these days, considering them not much more than an isometric exercise. Various types of leg and knee lifts are probably a better choice.