Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 383, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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When to do ab exercises....

vivavegas02
vivavegas02
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2004/04/01, 10:43 PM
I need to lose about 10lbs. I would like a flat stomach. Should I wait to do ab exercises till I lose the weight first? My broinlaw says I will gain muscle there and look more bulky. Is that true? I think he says for me to wait. What should I do?
asimmer
asimmer
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2004/04/02, 08:34 AM
vivavegas - working your abs for endurance without weight will not bulk them up, it will pull in your waistline internally and help you build a stringer core, don't forget to work your lower back to balance out ab work.
Work you entire body, that is the only way to have a balanced physique.
Pilates type abdominal work is great for learning core control and using all of the core muscles.
Is your bro-in-law a trainer?

As far as uncovering all of those beautiful muscles you are working hard to build (right?) you will need to refine your diet to lose the fat.

My .02 cents

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