Abs are tough for me. I don't like to do ab exercises, but I am trying to make ab workouts part of my routine. Join in if you are interested in sharing what works for you, or if you need motivation, or if you have some motivating stories.

Hi Rose and Sil. I did my ab tape this morning. I always wonder if I can make it through this tape when I start it. I think that I need to develop some muscle memory for my abs. The tape went fine, though I find it difficult - I look forward to feeling more confident with it.

Where is everyone?

Did my tape again this a.m., that makes 3 times. After the first time when I was terrible sore, it hasn't made me sore again. It is still really tough to do though.

Hope you are all well.

Hi Everyone!

Ledom-I'm so sorry I haven't posted. These holidays sure got in the way. I've been bad these last couple days. I will do abs tonight though. I really was starting to notice a difference and I need to get back to it! I'm glad you are still here Ledom. I hope you had a good holiday.

Where is everyone else? Enjoying the holidays? Check in and keep each other motivated!

Are you still doing your ab workouts? I am keeping to my schedule with my video. I like the way I feel when I finish, just a stronger torso feeling. I hate when I first start though - there is something about this workout that is beyond challenging, it's scary. But so far I'm sticking with it. I probably need to add a day of abs somewhere. Twice a week is better than before but probably not enough.

Anyone out there thinking about their abs!?!?

What is working for you? What is your success story? I could use the motivation.

I am keeping up with my tape twice a week and it is getting, not easier particularly, but somehow I think I might be improving with it a bit. Still thinking about a way to pump up quanity of ab workouts per week.

please join me in this effort! Rose? Sil? Where are you guys. I think this is helping me. My 2 ab workouts a week are pretty intense. All of a sudden my pants are feel really loose. I don't guess I can contribute it wholely to crunches, but I know it isn't hurting! Post and lets help each other through the holiday season!

,

I am so glad you are here. That sounds like a great way to start out. I am all for working up to something rather than just plunging in and hurting and being sore. There are so many good articles to find exercises for abs. All the articles on pilates moves and holds look intriguing to me.

You know what I think is really working for me? I have this FIRM tape called Firm Parts, Sculpted Buns, Hips & Thighs that is fantastic. It's title is misleading though because the BH&T exercise sets have an ab workout between each one. You do this whole workout on the floor, no cardio involved just a lot of muscle work. You know, I am really encouraged after doing this tape twice a week for about 3 weeks now. I can hardly believe it but I think I see the faint outlines of muscle definition in my abs. Also I had to find a belt to hold my pants up this week. This is all good. I feel stonger each time I do the tape. I think this is a tape to ease into, I have had it several years and pick it up every now and then, making it a part of my routine is working out great though!

Once again, I'm glad you decided to post. We can do this!

Hi ladies, I hope that you don't mind me joining in. I was curious to see what kinds of ab workouts are working for other people.
ledom - what is the tape that you refer to?

I started belly-dancing this past summer, and if you are looking for a fun workout, that's the one. It works more muscles than just doing crunches. ( upper and lower abs, sides, back...) and is all about being proud to be a woman. Any shape or size! Unfortunately I have slacked off in the past couple months. I am looking for a good instructional video to work with at home, while I am unable to dance with a group. If anyone knows of one let me know, and if anyone is interested, I'll let you know if I find one.
Anyway, my big dilema is that I have somewhat toned muscles with a layer of blubber covering them. I diet and excercise and can't seem to lose the fat layer. Any ideas on what I am doing wrong?

Thnks.
-Washu-

The FIRM'S: Firm Parts, Sculpted Buns, Hips & Thighs is the name of the tape. It is approximately 30 minutes, just a little shorter I believe.

Washu I am in the same boat as you. I have great muscle tone right now because I have been strength training and doing cardio quite regularly for the last 4 months. I have a lot of weight to lose, but I have been trying for 6 small, well balanced meals a day. I try to come in at around 1500 calories. It is excrutiatingly slow. I do feel I am on the right track though.

Hi everyone. I am new to posting here. I do abs each day I work out (M-F). I have a trainer and he can always come up with creative ways to work out abs. We started out with V-ups. Then we did a routine where you lay on a bench, legs out straight, and reach for the ceiling. We did crunches on an exercise ball- works on stability and this week we are doing a routine where you get down like you are going to do push ups, but put your forearms on the ground and then lift your body. only arms and toes on the floor---- ouch!!!!