Today’s workout video comes courtesy of our twitter friend @Smashfit.

When she mentioned ‘the ab wheel’ I knew she didn’t mean some pansy shopping channel gimmick.   Because if you’ve seen pictures of her abs, you know she’s the real deal.

And so is today’s exercise.  This one is favored by boxers and athletes.

Take a look:

A challenging exercise?

Try it and see.

Two weeks ago, I started the P90x series of dvds (just in my spare time, can’t do the full commitment at this point in my half marathon training). Because I need to strengthen my core, I tried their AbRipperX dvd… 20 minutes of fast paced exercises, over 300 moves. Very intense.

I got to about minute 13 before my abs cried uncle, aunt and grandma…and then was only able to do portions of the remaining exercises.

I look forward to improving each week, it is a great challenge.

What’s your favorite abdominal exercise or workout?

Here’s a great short video from Diets.com on moves that will work your abs, your obliques and more…try the moves out and see how this video compares to Cassey Ho’s Pop Pilates 10 minute abdominal workout.

My abs look nothing like the photo on the right, but I’m going to keep on doing more with my core. I may never look like that girl, but I’m still pretty proud of what my body is capable of.

Giving birth to four children, running 20 miles, a healthy immune system…there are so many ways my body works hard for me…

How do you feel about your body?

What are you proud of?

Have you tried both videos now? Do you have a preference?

They’re both great and its always good to change up your workouts.  What other ab workouts do you like?