THE BEST ABDOMINAL EXERCISE

Before deciding what the best abdominal exercise for our personal needs is, there are some factors to consider. For example, athletes who perform exercises that could compromise the spine’s stability, or people who have any spine issue, like a herniated disc, a pinched nerve, arthritis, and so on, should stick with abdominal exercises that bring stability to the core. While people with healthy spines, or who practice activities in which mobility and flexibility are needed, should pick motions that enhance those movements.

STABILIZATION

FLEXIBILITY

WHY DO ABDOMINAL EXERCISES DON’T WORK THE WAY MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE?

Abdominal exercises don’t work the way most people would like. They can’t help anyone losing their belly, lowering the body fat, getting rid of the so-called “spare tire,” etc. It isn’t possible to lose fat in a specific spot; therefore, the only way to achieve that goal is by creating a caloric deficit and forcing the body to burn excess fat as a source of energy.