Best Abs Workout?
There have been many different types of ab workouts over the years – sit ups / crunches being the main ones – but did you know you can tone your abs by doing exercises standing up? In fact, in some ways this is better.
When doing sit-ups you can easily put a strain on your neck. I have never been able to do sit-ups just because of that – I would always end up with neck pain no matter how good my form was. When doing a standing abs workout you actually use other muscles to strengthen your core and more muscles than just your abs – so in a way it’s a double-whammy!
Ballet for Strengthening Your Abs
Ballet is actually a perfect way to strengthen your abs whilst standing up. During all exercises you have to maintain good form which includes pulling in your stomach muscles. Added to that, a number of exercises include lifting your leg and any time you lift your leg out front, to the side or to the back you are using your ab muscles.
Other exercises require balance and this also requires strong core muscles. So – ballet is a great exercise to tone your abs.
Standing Abs Ballet Workout
I’m a big fan of Alessia and really enjoy her ballet workouts. When I saw she had a new one focussing on your abs it made total sense. Have a watch, join in and see what you think.
Alessia has a Beginner Ballet Program so if you’ve never done ballet and always wanted to, or you did ballet while ago (like I did!) and want a refresher then this course is ideal for you.
Click here to find out more about the Beginner Ballet Course.
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If you’re new to ballet or if you want a refresh of the terms used here’s a free download for you:
