It's Crunch Time

Gaining a flat toned stomach is the main focus for most people that work out but can also be the hardest part of the workout. Core is generally the weakest part of the body and the fat on your stomach is the most stubborn to get rid of. But it's crunch time and I have an ab workout that will turn your stomach from flab to fab. The main rule to remember when trying to tone those abs is variety, make sure you work each muscle in your core - the transverse abdominal, the internal obliques, the external obliques and the rectus abdominis.

- 15 x cycle crunches
Start in a sit up position, put your hands behind your head, lift your legs and bring your left knee into your right elbow and then your right knee to your left elbow and repeat 15 x's.

- 15 x reach for the sky sit ups
Start by lying flat on your back with your arms extended straight behind your head, sit up with your arms straight reaching for the sky keeping your legs straight. Repeat 15 x's.

- 15 x scissors
Lie flat on your back with your arms beside your body and raise your legs slightly off the ground and criss cross your feet 15 x's.

- 15 x double leg lift
Lie flat on your back with your legs vertically in the air and your hands palms down under your bum. Lift your legs straight up vertically, hold for a second or two and lower. Repeat 15 x's.

- 15 x Row Crunches

Sit balancing on your bum with your legs bent and your feet slightly lifted off the ground, keep your arms straight beside your side, lean back at the same time as straightening your legs and then sit up while bending your legs in towards your chest. Repeat 15 x's.

- 15 x Oblique leg lift

Lie on your side with your back straight and your arm supporting your torso up, slowly crunch your legs towards your torso and back down (do not put your feet all the way back on the ground). Repeat 15 x's and then again on the other side.

- 15 x Leg Lowers

Lie on your back with your legs raised and bent, place your hands behind your head and sit up in a crunch position. Hold the crunch position and slowly lower your legs and raise them up again. Repeat 15 x's.

-15 x Oblique twist
Sit balancing on your bum with your legs bent and your feet slightly off the ground and twist your whole body from side to side. Repeat 15x's.

Repeat this whole routine 3 times or more and you will have rock hard abs in no time!!
Each session should only take 10 minutes or less.