Blog Posts on abdominal training
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Contour Abs Review/Opinion by Strong and Fit on Apr 22, 2011 I've noticed another ab belt from the infomercial world: Contour Abs. This product is apparently approved by the FDA for the purpose of "strengthening, toning and recovering" the abdominal muscles. What does this mean? Simply put,...
Side Plank Oblique Abdominal Exercise (Video) by Strong and Fit on Feb 9, 2011A while back I posted a video of the plank abdominal exercise. Here's another variation, the side plank.
Flex Belt Review/Opinion by Strong and Fit on Feb 3, 2011One of the latest pieces of abdominal training equipment is the Flex Belt. It is touted as a “FDA Cleared Electronic Muscle Stimulation device.” Yes, the FDA does regulate Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) devices. FDA approval means this dev...
Ab Circle Pro Review (Video) by Strong and Fit on Jan 19, 2011Here's the Consumer Reports video review of the Ab Circle Pro. Their conclusions: 1. The Ab Circle Pro burns about the same number of calories as brisk walking. 2. You'd most likely lose just as much weight by following the diet and exercise gu...
AB-Doer Twist: Review; Opinion by Strong and Fit on Jan 17, 2011My opinion/review of the ABDoer Twist Background/Research: Apparently the first AB-Doer model came out about a decade ago and took the infomercial world by storm. The American Council on Fitness did some research on it and reached this conclusi...
Infomercial Ab Machines by Strong and Fit on Jan 9, 2011I've decided to write a general article about all the crummy ab machines I see on infomercials. I'll not refer to specific brand names because what I'm about to write pretty much applies to all of them. Let me tell you some of the reasons I don't...
Washboard Abdominals by Strong and Fit on Nov 27, 2010Getting a six-pack, or washboard abs is often the ultimate goal of gym-goers. Unfortunately, many end up trying to get this look from gimmicks like overpriced ab machines or worthless "fat burner" supplements. Want to know the truth? Che...
Wood Chop (Dumbbell Variation) by Strong and Fit on Nov 18, 2010Here's a variation of the "wood chopper" exercise using a dumbbell. You can also use a kettlebell or just grab a weight plate.
Best Ab Workout by Strong and Fit on Nov 17, 2010Here's an article from Vince Delmonte, author of Your Six Pack Quest (one of the programs I endorse on this blog). He gives some helpful tips for abdominal training. Finding The Best Ab Workouts By Vince DelMonte When trying to achieve the illus...
The Scorpion Abdominal Exercise by Strong and Fit on Oct 27, 2010Here's another ab exercise you can do with an exercise ball. This one is more for advanced trainees. Just a reminder: visible abdominal muscles or a flat stomach have little to do with abdominal training. You need a comprehensive fat loss progr...
