Show Your Abs Who's Boss!

When I begin to gain weight the first place it goes is my mid section.  Ugh!  I decided that I'm not going to let my abs be the boss of me (only my sister is the boss of me).  About 3 months ago I started doing abs every night before I went to bed.  After 3 weeks I noticed an immediate difference.  My pants were a little bit looser and my confidence was a little bit higher.  Below are 3 midsection moves I do that have helped keep my love for chocolate away from my abs. Enjoy!

PS - The exercise ball I got was from Marshall's.  It was only $12.99.  Marshall's actually has a good selection of small weights and things you can keep around the house to work out with.

The Jack Hammer

 Put the ball under your shins and get into the plank position.  

Bring the ball in using your lower abs.  Do 3 sets of 20.

Lower Back Lift

Put the ball under your pelvis and hang over the ball with your hands on your head.

Lift up and hold for 3 seconds.  Repeat.  Do 3 sets of 20.

Bicycles

This move is the most effective ab workout.  It works the 3 main muscles in your abs all at once.  If you want to challenge yourself add a 2lb weight to each leg.

Basically you pretend like you are riding a bike on the floor.  Keep the legs low.  Do 3 sets of 25.