Here's an effective ab workout routine you can do at home. This workout includes cardio, crunches and stretches. Without leaving home, you can complete this ab workout.
1. TREADMILL
Jog on treadmill or outside for 10 minutes
2. AB EXERCISE - SLANT BOARD CRUNCHES
Starting Position: Position yourself on a flat slant board with your feet secured between the pads and your back flat on the bench. Cross your hands over your chest.
Movement: Exhale as you curl your upper body off of the bench. Inhale as you slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position. Repeat as required.
How Many:3 sets of 25
Rest: 30 seconds
3. AB EXERCISE - SIDE CRUNCHES
Starting Position: - Lie on your back with your knees bent together, and your waist twisted so that your legs lie on top of each other to one side of your body. Make sure your shoulder blades are evenly flat against the floor.
Movement: - Exhale as you bring your upper body off the ground by
contracting your oblique. Repeat the required repetitions. Switch your legs to the other side of your body to work the opposite side.
How Many:3 sets of 25
Rest: 30 seconds
4. AB EXERCISE - FOUR POINT STANCE II
Starting Position: - Get down on all-fours on an exercise matt and keep your back straight.
Movement: - Exhale as you raise your right arm up until it is even with your shoulder and simultaneously lift your left leg up until it is even with your hip. Hold this position as long as you can. Repeat with other side as required.
5. ABS - BASIC AB STRETCH
Starting Position: Lie on an exercise matt on your stomach with your palms flat on the matt on either side of your chest.
Movement: -- Lift up your upper body off of the matt with your arms
straightened. Push your head back as far as you can. Hold this position for thirty seconds.
6. CARDIO - OUTSIDE JOG/TREADMILL
Jog outside for 10 minutes.