Vary Your Ab Routine

Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 9, 2008 under Core Training, General Fitness, Weight Loss | Be the First to Comment

ab training on swiss ballAbdominal training is the focus of a lot of attention these days. The belly is the number one problem area for most people and often is the area worked the most (usually on a daily basis) during an exercise routine. However, the abdominals are a muscle group just like any other and they need to recover as well. Therefore, for those who insist on working the abdominals frequently, I recommend taking the following approach.

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Swiss Ball Core Routine

Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 27, 2007 under Core Training, General Fitness, Sample Workouts | 2 Comments to Read

I enjoy exposing people to new exercises or new ways to spice up traditional exercises they already perform. So, from time to time I will post sample workouts, exercise combinations, full body routines, etc. for you to try on your own. Hopefully this will open the door a little for you to experiment with what you do to make your exercise program more enjoyable and more effective. Read more of this article »

Want To See Your Abs? Ease Up on the Crunches!

Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 16, 2007 under Weight Loss | 2 Comments to Read

Many individuals bulk at the idea of cutting down on the amount of abdominal work they perform. Instead, they insist on spending 15-20 minutes at the end of their workout focusing on gut-busting ab movements in hopes of obtaining the elusive six-pack. Little do they realize this time could be better spent by doing little or no direct ab work at all! Read more of this article »