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Abs - FAQ's, Workouts and Information

If you're looking for strong abs or the elusive six-pack, these resources provide everything you ever wanted to know about your abdominals. Includes exercises, workouts, articles, facts and a little fiction for good measure.
Your Best Abs
Learn how to strengthen your abs and core with this basic information about your ab muscles, how to work them and how to choose ab exercises.
Top 10 Most Effective Ab Exercises
Learn the most effective exercises for your abs from your About Exercise Guide
Ab FAQ's
Want to know how to get a six-pack, lose your love handles or get rid of that spare tire? Get answers to your questions here.
Abs Demystified
Yes, it's hard to believe that one little muscle group could cause such a stir, but it's true. Our nation is obsessed with its abs and it's up to us to do something about it!
Best Ab Gear, Videos and Workouts
Everyone wants washboard abs, but how do you get them? Losing body fat is key, but working your ab and back muscles to make them strong is important too. These tools help you add a little variety to the same old crunches.
Core Strength
A strong torso is necessary for both quality of life and the prevention of injuries. Find out about your core strength and what you can do to improve it.
Dynamic Abs
If you're interested in flat abs, you may be following the latest trend--core strength. Pilates and yoga are just two activities that focus on core training, but what does this mean and what does it do for you?
Flatten Your Abs
What is the one fitness goal you wish you could achieve? If you're like most people, you want rock hard abs.
How to Do a Perfect Crunch
Finally...the elusive crunch is explained! Here's how to do it right.
No More Crunches
When we think of working our abs, we often think of things like crunches and sit-ups. BORING. If you've just about had it with traditional ab exercises, why not take your abs to a whole new level?
Shawn Phillips' Best Abs
Shawn Phillips' website is all about the abs. You can get information about his book, ABSolution, which describes real solutions for firm abs and you'll also find exercise pages that include basic ab exercises, worksheets and training tools.
Strengthen Your Abs
We're so focused on washboard abs that we forget the importance of a strong torso. Here's what's going on beyond the elusive six-pack.
The Best Ab Exercises
The scientifically proven way to get killer abs.
The Truth About Getting Flat Abs
Is it possible to get flat abs? Get the facts about what it takes to get six-pack abs and finally decide if this is really the right goal for you from your About Exercise Guide.
Top 5 Ab Videos
Abs are a hot topic, especially six-pack abs, washboard abs, whatever you call 'em. Effective ab routines help build strength and muscle and these videos provide great workouts in less time.
Top Ab Equipment, Videos and Workouts
Everyone wants washboard abs, but how do you get them? Losing body fat is key, but working your ab and back muscles to make them strong is important too. These gadgets can help add a little variety to the same old crunches.
Top Ab Exercises
Want to know the most effective exercises for your abs? Here are the best moves for your abs.
Top Pilates Videos
Pilates is a great way to work those abs, as well as increase strength and flexibility. Check out the best pilates videos on the market.
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