Want Great Abs for 2010 in One Move?
By Sian on Feb 04, 2010 with Comments 8
Maybe your New Year’s resolution is to strengthen your inner core so that it looks like Tracy Anderson or Michael Phelps. Or perhaps that was last year’s resolution. Regardless if getting a svelte middle is on your 2010 list, developing strong abdominals not only looks great but studies show that it improves posture and reduces lower back pain. A well-maintained core improves the stability of your torso which prevents your back from common aches and strains that come from moving too quickly or shoveling snow without the proper alignment.
Rather than spend oodles of your precious gym minutes working on your core, here is one yoga move that will strengthen your abs and give your arms and legs a workout, too!
Navasana, or Boat Pose, is a grounding seated posture that not only carries all of the mind-stilling benefits of any yoga posture but it also results in a strong and lean inner core. Don’t forget to keep your breath deep and rhythmic as you do navasana posture – the deep yoga ujjayi breathing also tones the inner muscles of your core.
Here’s how to do it.
Awesome exercise for the abs!! There are so many variations from that position to work even more into those abs. I love the ab exercises where you just hold the position really giving the core a nice squeeze!! Thanks for sharing!
Jen
We did this pose in yoga yesterday… I had a difficult time, but you know it’s a great way to work those abs!
Here here to all of you! I completly agree! I think this is a great move that targets the six pack, hence one great move! Thanks for all your great comments!
I love Kishore advice! The best routine is the one you are not doing..I think I will tweet that one out to twitterville!
The best tip I heard from a strength coach was “The best routine is the one you are NOT doing”. Everything works; for a while. You need variety in stimulus to keep improving.
hmmm interesting, so if I do this every spare time I get I’ll get strong abs? will try it!
Always good to change it up! Good one to do at home while watching TV or commercial break!
Did this one today in yoga class. Gotta keep pushing a little more, even when the abs start protesting!