Strengthening Your Abs

Here's an abs workout that will help your lower body as well. Lying on your back, put your hands flat on the floor, and bring your heels as close to your buttocks as you can. As you inhale, raise your head and your heels up slightly. You will feel this in your upper abs.

As you exhale, bring your knees toward your chest - you'll feel this in the lower abs - make sure you lift your buttocks off the ground. As you lower your body begin to inhale.

Repeat this 12 times, then rest for 1 minute. Repeat another 12 times and rest for 1 minute. Repeat a third set of 12.