Crunches

[indyhandmade 43]

I would love to do some ab workouts but I am so uncomfortable lying on the ground. It's like a stinging sensation wherever there is a bony prominence, even though it layered with fat. Any suggestions to make it more comfortable or other exercises I can do for an ab workout?

[TracyW2 137]

Lay on a pillow or blanket?

[xsentrick 194]

get yourself one of those exercise balls. I do my crunches on one of those and man they are awesome! I also do crunches in the pool. Less strain on the bones and back.

[JustDoIt130 369]

Or try an exercise mat, I know what you mean-it's made a big difference for me.

[Jess55 97]

My honest opinion is just to keep doing them. All exercises bother you at first, but eventually you get used to them.

[jen_1381 446]

I LOVE my yoga ball. I even have one at work I use for my desk chair. Just sitting on it and staying balanced will help strengthen your abdominals. It keeps my posture straight too (if I slump, it's harder to stay balanced). An exercise mat may help also. My exercise room has carpet so it isn't too bad.

[indyhandmade 43]

I used to have a ball when I was pregnant. I'd sit on that thing all the time. Too bad I got rid of it. It was always in the way.

[Skyvic 226]

The giant ball makes an work fun and without so much pain. I use the ball for sit ups in every ab workout as part of combination.

[indyhandmade 43]

I bought a ball today, but I bought the small one thinking one inch (says for 5'3" and under) wouldn't make a difference. Well...I guess my big butt does because it is way too small. I did do some crunches and oblique moves on it. Also did some push ups and leg lifts. Taking it back tomorrow and getting a proper size ball. Felt GREAT on my back, though!

[chicasmom 10]

I LOVE my yoga ball. I even have one at work I use for my desk chair. Just sitting on it and staying balanced will help strengthen your abdominals. It keeps my posture straight too (if I slump' date=' it's harder to stay balanced). An exercise mat may help also. My exercise room has carpet so it isn't too bad.[/quote']

I just started using one at my desk too! So glad I have an office that keeps me out of main sight. I'm having way too much fun with it. Trying to bounce while typing didn't work too well tho so now I've started doing hula hoop like motions on it when emails. A little safer lol. Bounced my way through a boring conference call tho. I think it's helping revive me when I get into a slump too. That or just the giggling I can't help but do when I get to having more fun than i probably should and would be frowned upon by the establishment. J/K ~ but I do think having the right size ball is important.

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[indyhandmade 43]

Sooo....I did that ab workout on the ball Tuesday. I am STILL sore! I've never done crunches and felt sore on the very top of the six pack! Ouchie!! My body was NOT READY for that ball, innocent as it may look

[cfalbro 23]

You guys are making me want a ball!!

[xsentrick 194]

everyone should have a ball!!