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The abdominal abs are one of the least understood muscle groups of the body. If you’ve ever spent more than five minutes searching the web for a great abdominal workout, you will have observed that everyone is telling you something different. These aren’t minor differences either, sometimes two plans towards the same ends are polar opposites of each other. And that’s just the abdominal abs workout portion, do not even get me started on the insanity surrounding your nutrition!

They can’t all be right, in truth, most of them have to be wrong…right? Two thirds of all adults in America have been measured to be overweight, half of that to be obese according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001 to 2004. My guess is that that has gone up since, and not because of a shortage of workout programs, diets, diet pills, gadgets, gizmos, and other garbage.

have you ever looked at one of those gadgets or gimmicks on tv and bought it not due to a confidence in the product, but in a blind hope for the results? the odds are grossly against you coming out on top. most are created to fail you and have you back on that couch, depressed, donut in hand in under a week.

Stop falling for it. On the other hand you must be able to recognize gold when you see it and use it. You can never succeed should you fail to take the action.

As a warning, there’s going to be both a nutritional and a physical element to any good abdominal abs program. If you’re going after something that is lacking either, you won’t see any worthwhile outcomes. It may be disheartening, you may hate hearing it, but it’ll save you time and money. No need to give up on your quest for firm abdominal abs though. You must first, however, clear your head of all the garbage information you’ve been spoonfed for years. You need an open mind when beginning a program. Should you deviate from the program and it does not work, it’s your fault, not the program’s. I know for a fact Truth About Abs works, so I feel that would be a fantastic place to start your journey. Their students have had extraordinary transformations and I believe it will work for you too.

Good luck.

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Pilates Abs Workout

The strong and lean Pilates body is based in the powerhouse the deep woven layers of the abdominal and lower back muscles. The Pilates system of exercise empowers you to stand confidently and move gracefully through your life by grounding your movements in the strong core of your body. Set on Maui Hawaii the Pilates Abs Workout helps you slim and strengthen the ab muscles at the same time. Certified Pilates instructor Ana Cab n takes you through a sequence of highly efficient and challenging exercises focusing on form and precise movement. A modified version is also demonstrated for those with limited flexibility and strength. The regular practice of Pilates helps you strengthen your body s center of power and create a sleek streamlined look you will love! The Complete 25-minute Workout Includes: Warm-up Exercises to stimulate circulation and articulate the spine Challenging Mat Exercises to condition the powerhouse and buttocks Cool-down Stretches to allow muscles to rest and recover A vigorous workout for anyone wanting firmer abdominals fast! Props Recommended: Pilates Mat System Requirements:Running Time 25 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?HEALTH/FITNESS Rating:?NR UPC:?029956104303 Manufacturer No:?121-1498

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4 Stars Get the combo DVD
Great workout, but you can get this on one DVD with a Rodney Yee Yoga for abs segment and a Patricia Waldron balance ball for abs segment. All are worth having, so you might as well get them for the price of one.

5 Stars Gets The Abs
I have been doing Pilates about a year and a half or so, so I am not quite sure exactly what level I am, but have been practicing pretty consistently and getting better at it. I really like Ana’s DVDs so I wanted to try this one. Even though it is challenging it is very worthwhile to do and OI am able to do alot of it.

There are some harder variations on some Pilates moves that target your abs alot and you feel the moves. The modifications for some of the movements are a big help. If you have done some Pilates and are feeling comfortable with it, this DVD is very worthwhile for the Ab work. If not get one or two of Ana’s other DVDs before you try this one of hers.

4 Stars Fantastic
This is a terrific workout and worth purchasing!! In 25 minutes, Ana will give you an amazing workout.

There are a few exercises I am not yet strong enough to do. But Tara demonstrates the modified poses which helps a lot.

All of the abdominal muscles are worked here. Even those ellusive lower abs. The day after I first did the DVD, I was amazed to feel tightness deep in my core.

Great stuff!

2 Stars just an okay workout
This pilates abs video is not really worth getting if you already have a regular pilates workout dvd, it’s about all the same exercises as a regular pilates dvd.

5 Stars Ana Caban is a pilates GODDESS!
This is a VERY challening pilates routine. While Caban doesn’t add any new exercises to target the abs, she does focus on those traditional mat exercises that are the most ab intensive. She also does more reps on some of them. For example, the Series of 5 (which consists of the Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Single Straight Leg Stretch, Double Straight Leg Stretch, and Criss-Cross) is normally done with 5-8 reps per exercise. Caban does 10 (and she does them SLOWLY! particularly the Double Straight Leg Stretch and Criss-Cross). She also does open/closed leg rocker 5 times each (I believe it’s is traditionally done 3 times each). Also, her general pace is slow and often makes you hold your legs in the air between moves while she talks. This slower pace makes even basic moves very challenging. Caban also adds variations on many exercises to make them even more challenging. On top of that, she does all of this with perfect form and a serene facial expression!

There are a few odd choices made, in my opinion. For example, she only does 3 reps of the neck pull (compared to the traditional 5) and 2 of the Spine Twist (instead of the traditional 4). The only exercise I miss (and can’t understand why she omits it) is the Spine Stretch Forward. This move feels SOOOO good (particularly after the series of 5) and does work the abs somewhat. I also think that, for an abs video, she could bump up the teasers a bit. She does three teaser 3s (arms and legs together) and on the last teaser, she adds arm circles. Don’t get me wrong, these are challenging as it is (especially when you go directly into the hip circles), but I love the teasers and would have loved a full set (the traditional advanced method is teaser 1, teaser 2, then teaser 3, 3 reps each).

In the end, this is a great over all core routine. While I wish she had added a few more exercises, what she does offer is still incredibly challenging. I’ve been doing this DVD for months and still finding it difficult and rewarding. You will not be disappointed with this one.

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The Abs Diet Workout

The Abs Diet Workout has been enjoying favorable reactions from many users, and it’s easy to see why, as “host” and fitness trainer Tom Holland has designed a regimen that’s brisk, efficient, thorough, and fun. Disregard the hype that calls it “a way of life” instead of simply a diet or exercise program. On the other hand, Holland’s claim that The Abs Diet Workout will increase metabolism and help lose fat and build muscle is very likely true, assuming one dutifully does the exercises and follows the diet guidelines and menus as directed. The exercise portion offers a brief warmup (running in place, jumping jacks, simulated jump rope), followed by a choice of three abdominal routines; the latter vary in difficulty from beginner to advanced, but all three are designed to work the upper, lower, and oblique abs, as well as the transverse abdominis muscle and the lower back. The “circuit training” portion also has three options, each including squats, lunges, quad and hamstring stretches, pushups, and various exercises for the arms (the use of dumbbells is recommended). Add to that an extensive list of recipes for a diet plan that includes three meals and three snacks per day, and you’ve got pretty much everything you need for a comprehensive program designed to yield noticeable results in a matter of weeks. –Sam Graham

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Abs Diet IMPOSSIBLE Workout
This is my first review and unfortunately it has to be negative. I wasn’t at all pleased with Tom Hollands Ab workout. I don’t believe he knows how to help fat people. I’m 24 and 281 pounds and find his routine to be extremely difficult. I think if you are already in shape and need a little help to tone this is your DVD because he is insightful and knows his stuff. He is also very good on reminding you to breathe. But I still believe he was never fat and will never know how to properly instruct larger people with no ab strength to do his workouts. P.s. The girl Madison in the video is Hot!

5 Stars Great Intro Workout
I love all of these workouts. Great instructor. The music is fun and the setting is very appealing. It is so much fun that you don’t notice how hard your body is working. It is is a good introductory workout that will get results.

4 Stars Great Diet!
This product is slowly changing my life. I committed myself to follow the diet completely and after my first week I truly feel great. The plan is the best when it comes to great tasting food. Never have I enjoyed a plan as much as this one. The workout is relatively simple, straight forward and is complete. We just tried the intermediate section last night. I like it because you stretch in between excerises which means you don’t become sore the next day. I was out of shape and not once have I been uncomfortable the next day. Go for it!

5 Stars the Abs Diet workout DVD
The Abs Diet Workout

I LOVE this DVD. Easy to follow and VERY beneficial.

1 Star watch out
For some reason unbeknownst to me, the beginning workout includes two dumbell workouts that have you bend 90 degrees at the waist(namely the bent-over lat pull and the bent-over tricep extension). In my opinion, these can be potentially dangerous, especially when the trainer barely goes over the proper form needed. I immediately felt strain on my lower back when doing these two exercises. And I don’t think it was because my dumbells were too heavy. I believe these exercises would be better suited for use with a bench.

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The Abs Diet Workout Vol 2

David Zinczenko Editor in Chief of Men’s Health Magazine with Ted Spiker reveal how to reshape your body in The Abs Diet Workout 2 as based on the new best selling book The Abs Diet Get Fit Stay Fit plan. The Abs Diet Workout 2 introduces a new workout system -ABS3- based on simple highly effective principles to help you lose weight and tone your body.The Abs Diet Workout 2 is the perfect home fitness program for beginners as well as those experienced with the Abs Diet system. The program provides motivation and demonstrates an excercise regime that anyone can fit into their day and is designed so that viewers can watch it over and over. The Ads Diet Workout 2 is also incredibly flexible providing workout programs for 3 4 5 or 6 day a week structures along with excercise options of varying intensity as your fitness level increases.System Requirements:Run Time: 75 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?HEALTH/FITNESS Rating:?NR UPC:?698368601696 Manufacturer No:?6983686016

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5 Stars Great Intro Workout
I love all of these workouts. Great instructor. The music is fun and the setting is very appealing. It is so much fun that you don’t notice how hard your body is working. It is is a good introductory workout that will get results.

4 Stars Enough Variety
I use a lot of different work out tapes and have incorparated this into my weekly routine and I really like both workouts and you can mix and match…

2 Stars so-so
As far as a workout goes, it’s pretty similar to all the other Abs Diet workouts (including women’s) so if you’re looking to change up your routine, pick something else that’s more fun. Also, the main instructor guy does not have all of his stuff together. He seems almost lost throughout most of it. One good thing about this DVD though is that it has options for a 3-day, 4-day, 5-day, and 6-day routine which is great. But in hindsight, I should have chosen something else.

5 Stars one of the best HIIT segments
a great baseline dvd that doesn’t involve extraneous moves and simple enough for routine use.. you WILL burn calories and run like a rabbit outside because of this conditioning, buy it and don’t judge it from the other abs 1 dvd which is so-so

4 Stars Challenging
I think this is a excellent workout for an advanced workout. It is very challenging. You really need to be dedicated to stick to it. My only complaint is that it is dry. There is no personality in the trainer, no music, nothing to make it fun to help you get through it.

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Leisa Hart Sexy Abs Waist Trimming Workout

Want Sexy Abs? Buns of Steel star Leisa Hart is known for her sexy abs. Now she shares her best ab shaping secrets in this unique, easy to follow ab toning workout. A scarf is used for the ‘Sexy Sculpting’ session creating resistance with moves that make you look and feel sexy. The seven routines included are Sexy Sculpting, Hour Glass Shaping, Belly Flattening, Back Strengthening, Core Stretch, Waistline Trimming; variations are shown for all fitness levels. Bonus DVD FEATURE: Join the Class: a camera is placed at the back of the set gives you the perspective of being part of the production.

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5 Stars SExy abs is goood!
Sexy Abs for everyone…now it’s possible. again, sexy leisa hart does it. makes a great workout that is fun and sexy and leaves you looking great. get it!

5 Stars Great item
I’ve been an Abs of Steel fan for years and am very happy with Leisa Hart’s Sexy Abs. I really like that it is on DVD & the ability to skip from section to section. The back strengthening section is my favorite part. My back feels better after doing these exercises than what it did after physical therapy! After using 3 days a week for 2 weeks, I can already see a difference! You can’t go wrong with this purchase.

5 Stars Leisa does it again!
another great title from Leisa…everything she does seems to be of high quality,especially the ones from the “Sexy” series. my wife buys just about every fitness dvd she can find. and she was raving about this one in particular. she’s been using it religiously and it’s working. not that it matters, but the dvd artwork is nice as well. it’s good to see such a high quality product in all areas.

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