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Easy Abs

Problem

You want an easy way to work on improving your abdominal muscles and sense of balance.

Cure

Sit on an exercise ball instead of sitting on the couch while you watch television at night. If you spend a lot of time sitting in front of the computer, you might want to opt to replace your office chair with an exercise ball. Try to find a ball that allows your upper legs to slope down a little as they do in your computer chair.

Therapy

Simply sitting on the ball requires you to use your abdominal muscles and improves your sense of balance. Rolling the ball forwards and backwards as well as circular motions on the ball are great for improving your lower abdominal muscles. To exercise all more of your abdominal muscles, tighten your abdominal muscles, cross your arms and lean back until you feel your abdominal muscles strain a little. Hold for fifteen seconds and return to the sitting position. If you want a more active abdominal workout during commercials or breaks, lean back as before and do some ab crunches. To work on your arms, abs, and range of motion, you can also stand and hold your exercise ball out in front of you. Tighten your abs and turn the ball side to side, turning as you feel comfortable.

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