Best of two Abdominal Exercises for men and women

A number of fitness experts and studies say that two of the best abdominal exercises are the Bicycle and the Crunch on an exercise ball.

Bicycle

• Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground.

• Put your hands beside your head. Bring your knees up to about a 45-degree angle and slowly go through a bicycle pedal       motion.

• Touch your left elbow to your right knee, then your right elbow to your left knee.

• Breath evenly throughout the exercise. 

Crunch on an exercise ball

• Sit on the exercise ball with your feet flat on the floor.

• Let the ball roll back slowly and lie back until your thighs and torso are parallel with the floor.

• Contract your abdominals raising your torso to no more than 45 degrees.

• To work the oblique muscles, make the exercise less stable by moving your feet closer together. 

• Remember, abdominal exercises are easy to do and don't usually require equipment. Abdominal exercises are one of the most important types of exercises you can do for your core. And your core is where all movement in your body originates. Your core is of utmost importance for your overall health related fitness.