Beach Ready Bodies with Fabulous Abs

Remember that like any other muscle group your abs need a day of rest in between workouts. Did you know that the more crunches you do the stronger your abs get but become immune to the same routine, and becomes more difficult to keep them toned? You need to change the exercise regimen regularly. The following are different types of abdominal exercises you can add to your abdominal workouts:

1. The Superman
   Lie on the floor with your face down. Extend both arms and legs away from your center and then lift your upper torso and arms off the ground. Eventually you can work your way up to lifting both your arms and legs a few inches off the ground
2. Side Rotation Crunch
   Great for those obliques! Lie on your right side with your right hip directly below your left. Bend your knees toward your chest at a 90-degree angle. Hands behind your head, unclenched, contract your abdominals and lift your torso looking straight up to the ceiling. Pretend there is an apple between your chin and chest when lifting.
3. The V- Up's
   Lying on the floor legs and arms extended, simultaneously lifting your arms to your legs so you can touch your ankles meeting up close to center. Slowly lower and return to start position.
4. The Plank
   Support yourself with your forearms. Straighten legs, stepping back one foot at a time. (Push-up position by using the forearms instead of having straight arms) Hover for 10 to 15 seconds, keeping the shoulders squared and back straight.
5. Lean and Reach
   Sit with your knees bent, chest out and shoulders back, feet flat on ground, recline 45 degrees keeping your back straight, rotate your torso slowly, move your left arm behind you and as you rotate look back. Switch to the right side.