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The plank is one of the best Abs exercises ! These are top 5 benefits of Plank ! :
1_ Strengthens your core , shoulders , back , muscles !
2_ Enhances Bone health !
3_ Gives you a better posture and Reduces Back pain !
4_ Improves your balance !
5_ Gives your muscles more definition !
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But if you are trying to burn fat using the plank i think you will lose your teeth before that !
Guess what ! One minute of plank burns only 2_5 calories !!
You can go for a walk (( at 6_7 km/h speed ))and you will burn about 100_140 calories in 15 minutes , which means at least 6.6 calories/min and you can sustain long , but in plank most people can't do more than 5 minutes !
For abs sit-ups.
Yes, there are many exercises that can be done with exercise balls that will incorperate the use of your abs. Most balls will come with a workout sheet explaning some of the exercises for you.
Six second abs works if a person is consistent with the workout. This type of workout targets every muscle within the stomach area. The exercises will tone and strengthen the abs.
Situps and crunches are good abs exercises.
Here is a list of the top ten ab exercises. http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises.htm I have done all of these and can personally vouch that you will feel the burn!
Yes, cardio balls can be a good cardio workout. With the assistance of the ball, a person can work on their abs, core,legs, etc, So using a fitness ball to assist you with working out is a good idea. It will help you with your flexibility, agility,etc.
A good workout program that focuses on the abs will significantly strengthen your core. The best programs put emphasis on crunches and sit-ups.
Men's Health and Fitness Magazine provide good leg workout exercises in their magazines and websites. Fitness Magazine will often provide videos of the exercises on their website.
Crunching is not the most effective abs workout. Most of these effective exercises target multiple abdominal muscles.
The exercise balls are used as waits in certain exercises. They are most useful for abs workout.
Exercises such as pilates can help lean and tone the core. You can also look into DVD workout videos by Jillian Michaels which target abs. Remember to maintain correct form when doing sit-ups and cruches otherwise they will not be affective.
A free ab workout routine can be on many online sites. Here at this web address you can some free routines to download: www.fullfitness.net/exercises/abs.
A good abs six pack workout is to run. Runners most often have the best abs. However, you could also use a work out ball, another very effective method to get a 6 pack quickly.