Lower Ab Workouts – See Improving Results

Over the years I have let myself go. By that I mean I stopped exercising and let myself gain weight. I went to my doctor and he said, “An lower ab workout would be wonderful for you!” I did not share in his delightful attitude. I was ready for a change, but did not want to work, especially on my abs.

Apparently, it is important to keep your abdomen strong. So it is important to keep a good abdominal workout My doctor stated that not exercising your “core” is like building a home with out a footer (foundation). He told me that the stronger the core, the stronger the body. The weaker the core, the weaker the body. So far I was following his lead.

Here we go: The Obliques. Yes, the name sounds lovely coming off the tongue, but apparently they are needed to help my posture stabilize. Wow! I really was not expecting to hear this. Terry (my friend’s name) also told me the obliques help with side movements and rotating my torso.

Transversus Abdominis were the next difficult words. Goodness me! I hope I never have to spell it. My doctor said that very few people know this part of the abdomen exists! I wondered why. He said it is a part of the abdomen that cannot easily be seen. So, most also do not know this helps you to shoot out air forcefully from your lungs. I never realized this.

Finally: Rectus Abdominis. This muscle is what most people call “abs.” The first words out of my mouth were, “rectal abs” when Terry told me their official name. These are those beautiful abdominal muscles men love to show. Of course, I notice them. Who does not? We women do, so much, adore those wonderful toned stomachs!

Whether we know it or not, we each day must use our abdomen muscles. Without them it would be very (if not totally) difficult to move. When we bend over, we use our abdomen. When we turn our torso, we use these muscles. When we reach, these fibers are stretched. The simple movement of sitting up requires the use of our ab muscles.

I did not imagine that the tissue lying over my stomach was so vital to my well being. I am enthusiastic about exercise now. I am not worried about the “beauty” part of abs, but I am concerned about how these affect my daily life. How will this change my way of life in later years? I want to be able to care for myself when I reach my golden years. I had better take care of them now.

You can search the Internet for a great ab workout. There are many resources on the types of exercises you can do to make your stomach area stronger. If you prefer, you can find books in your public library. You can hire a personal trainer. You may even have a friend (or friends) who can help you start an exercise regimen. What ever you decide to do make sure you study extensively what your options are. You may want to get the opinion of your health care provider before you begin any exercise program. Start slowly and progress at your own pace.

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