Vanes - ABS! 50 of the Best Core Exerci-Howard Vanes Of the Best Core Exercises to Strengthen, Tone, and Flatten Your Belly.

50 of the best core exercises to strengthen, tone & flatten your belly!

Howard Allan VanEs, M.A.

Letsdoyoga.com Wellness Series

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Disclaimer

The information and exercises in this booklet are not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition. If you are not currently exercising it is advisable to seek to seek the advice of a physician before embarking on any program of physical exercise.

If you have an ulcer or any other serious stomach problem DO NOT perform any of these exercises. If any exercise produces pain, immediately STOP and skip that exercise.

Copyright 2012, 2008, by Howard Allan VanEs and Letsdoyoga.com. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without prior written consent of the publisher.

Lack of activity destroys the good
condition of every human being, while
movement and methodical physical
exercise save it and preserve it.

Plato

Congratulations on purchasing this book for exercising your abdominal muscles. You have taken an important step in improving the quality of your health and lifestyle.

As you may already know there are tremendous benefits to exercise including the controlling and prevention of chronic conditions such as cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and metabolic syndrome; the slowing or reversing of such common ailments like arthritis, low back pain and pre-menstrual syndrome, as well as helping to control emotional conditions like mild depression. And while it true that working your abdominals can help produce a trim, sexy mid-section what is also worthwhile realizing is that there are many other valuable benefits to having strong abdominals.

Strong abdominals help to minimize back pain, which is the number one reason for emergency room visits in the U.S. and tops the list for lost pay due to absenteeism. A well toned mid-section helps to improve posture while sitting and standing. For those individuals with desk jobs, this is critical to long-term comfort. Strong abdominal muscles also help to improve the athletic performance of sports enthusiasts at any level. And perhaps most importantly, strong abdominals increase ones overall quality of life. Think about it, everything from standing up, reaching, getting up and down off the floor or playing with the children become easier with strong abdominals. Finally, working your abs typically will result in a thinner, more toned body, which is good for ones self-esteem because you will feel more attractive.

Unfortunately, for many people a gap exists between wanting strong abdominals and attaining them simply because they dont know what exercises to do and how to do them. Long gone are the days of our elementary school sit-ups! In this book, yoga expert Howard VanEs will lead you through over 50 abdominal exercises that are categorized by easy, moderate, and challenging. You get great exercises for all four major groups of abdominal muscles. When you purchase this book, you can begin a routine that meets your fitness level while having many options to continuously challenge yourself, further increase your abdominal strength, and start enjoying the many benefits that come from having a well toned mid-section.

Once again, congratulations!

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Improves digestion and elimination: The process of peristalsis (food moving through the digestive track) is greatly improved when you practice ab and stomach exercises. This is due to the actual movement of the exercise itself as well as improving the overall function of the organs and tissues associated with digestion. Elimination is also improved.

Reduces back pain/ protects the back: Weak abs put unnecessary strain on your lower back both in just holding your spine in a good stable posture as well as for everyday movements like bending over to pick something up getting in and out of a car. You need strength in your core to do this without hurting your back. Having strong abs also helps to reduce or eliminate lower back pain.

Improves athletic performance: Most movement begins with the core. Having toned abdominals helps your entire body function optimally. When you regularly practice ab and stomach exercises you will dramatically increase endurance and power through out your entire body. A strong core will also help protect you from injury during athletic activities.

Good posture: Stong abs help you keep good posture which means that your spine I more likely align properly. This improves the functioning and movement of your entire body as well as your nervous system.

Improves your breathing: The more toned your abs are the more they can assist in breathing. Try this little experiment. Sit upright in a chair and place your hands on your belly. Take a slow deep inhalation and then a long slow exhalation. Notice how your belly moves out on the inhalation and out on the exhalation. What makes these movement possible are your abs.

Helps maintain proper functioning of the stomach organs: When you exercise your abdominal area, the organs of this area get an internal massage. The organs are squeezed and soaked in fresh blood. In yoga this is referred to as a tonifying effect on the organs. Metabolic wastes are squeezed out and fresh blood with oxygen and nutrients are brought back into the organs.

Helps with pregnancy/child birth: Exercising before pregnancy as well as during pregnancy will make for easier child birth. It will also help your reduce stress, help keep you healthy and after you give birth, your body will return to its original form a lot quicker! Note: There are many stomach exercises that should be avoided or modified during pregnancy. Working with a knowledgeable fitness professional is highly recommended until you know which exercises to include and which to avoid.

Increases muscle mass: Challenging any muscle group with resistance exercises will build muscle. This is highly desirable not only for strength, but because the more muscle you have on your body the more calories you will burn, even at rest!

Enhances overall looks: Working your abs helps to flatten your belly and adds to a long lean look. If you watch your diet and add some exercise then you might just find your 6-pack too! By including ab and stomach exercises in your workout you probably burn more calories too. And when you look good and feel good, your self-confidence and self-esteem can soar!

Prevent hernias: Hernias are often caused by weak abdominal muscles. Simply put, strong abs will greatly decrease your chances of developing a hernia.

Less pressure on your joints: Having a strong core helps to stabilize your body. This keeps your body balanced and unwanted pressure off your joints, which can lead to injury and pain.

Improves your energy: According to some eastern practices the stomach is the seat of will power and making sure that this area is strong, flexible and healthy will allow energy to flow properly. Test this out for yourself. Do ten minutes of ab and stomach exercises and notice how your energy level improves!