You've probably heard most of the hyperbole on abs flattening—from how often you should train to how many reps you have to do. Here, our experts help separate abs facts from fiction.
MYTH Strength-training exercises like crunches will... Read more
We often get questions about the best abs exercises—after all, who doesn't want to tone their tummy in the least amount of time? There are countless exercises that target the abs, including fitness DVDs (Does "8 Minute Abs" ring a... Read more
My closet used to be divided into three sections: clothes that fit when I was 20 pounds heavier; clothes that fit when I was thin but miserable (from my “never-eat-anything-fun” phase); and clothes I could wear at that moment.
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A treadmill can seem scary to the beginner. They're big and bulky, make a lot of noise and have tons of buttons and moving parts. But I'm about to let you in on a secret: They're really not that scary. In fact, with just a few hints, the... Read more
Bogus exercise equipment and nutrition scams have been assaulting us for about as long as anyone can remember. According to author Dr. James Harvey Young, the scams date back as early as 1630. That was the year Nicholas Knopp of Massachusetts Bay was... Read more
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Hopefully this works. I am doing a 30 day Ab Challenge...and hopefully the link works to show you the picture. I got it off FB. Anyway, basically, you start out easy and get pretty intense... Read more
I have set my goals here on the site and it has me down to 138 by November 11. That seems so unbelievable to me...that's down 47 pounds from where I am today.
I have started working out at least an hour and a half 4 times a week. As most women... Read more
I run 3 miles a day and strength train every other day. I would like to drop a few pounds and become more toned but I haven't had much luck with it since I turned 30. My diet does need some tweaking but it is hard to do that since I have a tight budg... Read more
Had to start some place. After hearing the same people with the same old story, i have made a decision to take charge of my own life. I know that if I want something bad enough I am the only one that can change it. So it is time for me to take charg... Read more
The reason I like the Ab Lounge is that it gives my head and neck the support I seem to require vs. doing ab exercises on a mat on the floor where I'm prone to wrongly using my head and neck to "assist." For me ab work is torturous and the Ab Lounge... Read more
I have found that what appears to be a lot of belly fat is partly lack of muscle tone in the abdominal region. For me, this is due to having had two children and a hysterectomy.I drive a city transit bus for a living, and I have been working on my a... Read more
We've gathered links to this month's latest and healthiest articles from SparkPeople!
10 Keys to Keeping the Weight Off These strategies will help you look and feel great long after you reach your goal.
A Surprising Exercise th... Read more
Medicine Balls provide a great alternative to the standard free weights and resistance bands many of us own and use for strength training at home. Not only do medicine balls provide us with a larger range of motion compared to other workout equipm... Read more
