Fitness Friday - Flat Abs!!

Who doesn't want great abs? When I was at ASU I had an Exercise Science professor that told us that the most effective ab moves were upper and lower crunches and combined crunches. Apparently studies proved that crunches work more muscle fibers than any other ab exercise. But that was before the whole "core workout" movement. It seems that new studies are coming out that find that key Pilates and some Yoga moves challenge abdominal muscles to a substantially greater degree than crunches do. So, for a flatter stomach try the Dolphin Plank Pose. Here's how to do it!

1. Start on your knees, place your forearms on the ground in an upside down V. Push into the floor with your wrists.

2. Walk your feet back until your toes curl under. Make sure your shoulders are directly over your elbows. Bring your torso parallel to the floor.

3. Slide your shoulder blades down your back keeping your neck long. Press front of the thighs to the sky while drawing your tailbone down. Keeping one nice, elongated, lengthened posture. Relax your eyes and throat.

4. Hold for 30 seconds then release your knees to the floor on your exhale. Try three sets and work up to 2-3 minutes.