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September 22, 2008

Change up crunch time

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, motivation, toning up, and workouts
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Even the best-conceived abdominal workouts get old. When was the last time you did something new during tummy time? Adding variety or intensity to your routine can not only help you stick to it, but also enhance your results. Today, challenge yourself to push your ab workout to another level by: • Increasing everything you currently do by 5-10 reps. • Tacking on a core stability exercise to the beginning or end of your usual reps (e.g., a plank pose). Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.

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    NettyB commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I just bought Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred. I am loving it. I did not know about reverse crunches!

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    tammilonergan commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    This is the hardest!!

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    plexjack commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I commit to completing crunch work out before sitting down to watch tv.

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    JimmyB commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I challenge myself to start doing crunches and leg lifts four days a week. I want to build up too using the wheel stretch.

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    alketza commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I have a standing 10min ab workout on video. I challenge myself to commit to this three days a week. Plus 10 of other ab workouts the rest of the week.

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    gladdensmith commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I challanged myself to crunch time and it has made me feel better about myself. I think I will keep it up for a week or so.

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    cohm01 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    adding in a stability ball can vary up your routine in a good way.

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    jctmanchester commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I to 125 crunches and leg raises every night.

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    3215kim commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Today I did high bicycles on a Roman chair at the gym for 30 seconds. ouch.

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    Salliem commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i do different exercises for my abs, not just crunches.

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    vanillaoats commented on this. over 3 years ago

    before i go to bed every night, ido crunches and every week i add 10-15 more

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    hunnybun commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I do about 4 ab exercise per day, I will add 2 new ones, starting with 15 reps of each one and increase reps by 5 every 3 day!

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    ilovemyblazer000 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I’m going to start with 25 crunches a night, then add 5 more each night until I’m up at a good level. Maybe I’ll have a better tummy than I did before baby this way!!

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    tacp1965 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i have the AbRocker so I am up to 50 aday probably not as hard as regular crunches but my tummy feels the pain but I know it is helping me reach my goals.

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    kstresing commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Do as much as you can in one day, then add one more everyday. If you can only do 20 crunches starting out, you’ll end up doubling that amount in 3 weeks. If you are really committed, you will most likely be able to increase by more and will triple or quadruple the amount by then.

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    amyers commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Another way to add intensity to the ab workout is adding weight. When doing situps, hold a 5-10 pound weight on your chest. A stability ball adds so much to the ab workout. Plus, you can use it for other strength training exercises.

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    dakotaa06 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I challenge myself to stick with doing a set of crunches every night

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    raeyg735 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I will commit 5 minutes every day to my abs to help get back to my pre baby tummy faster! : )

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    hoopie commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I do 100 crunches every night but I also incorporate Pilates 3 nights a week into my routine. It helps to work different muscles of the abs.

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    klaw2773 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    It is so easy to get stuck in a routine… I am challenging myself to be more creative with my crunch time… I will start by increasing the time I spend on my ab work!

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    killer_kitty_2010 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i will stick to 10 mins a day to finally get rid of my tummy fat

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    dimarie commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I challenge myself to change up crunch time. I will allow myself 6 minutes a day to reconstruct the appearance of my abs.