{"id":7468,"date":"2015-09-15T23:10:48","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T03:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=7468"},"modified":"2017-02-19T14:41:30","modified_gmt":"2017-02-19T19:41:30","slug":"healthy-living-awesome-ab-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=7468","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Living: Awesome Ab Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing better than slipping into your brand new bikini, heading to the beach and feeling great about showing off your toned abs, right? Whether you have a regular exercise routine or you\u2019re just getting back into the swing of things, having toned abs all year\u00a0long means looking good and feeling good too! But those defined ab muscles won\u2019t happen on their own \u2013 you\u2019ve got to work for it. Whether you\u2019re looking for an addition to an already established routine or you\u2019re just getting started with ab workouts, here\u2019s a roundup of awesome exercises for toning your core from the inside out.<\/p>\n<p>Hanging Leg Raises:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/lower-belly-exercises?cid=NL_WHAbsDiet_1823128_09012014_FlattenYourLowerBelly_ReadMore\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for the full routine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/hanging-leg-raises.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45076\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/hanging-leg-raises.jpg\" alt=\"hanging leg raises\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shoulder Taps\u00a0(looks like an arm routine, but will work your core like nobody\u2019s business).\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shape.com\/fitness\/workouts\/strapless-dress-workout\/plank-shoulder-taps\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/one-arm-planks.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45078\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/one-arm-planks.jpg\" alt=\"one arm planks\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tick-Tock Ball Twist:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shape.com\/fitness\/workouts\/trainers-reveal-best-abs-exercises-all-time\/slide\/13\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to learn how.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/tick-tock.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45079\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/tick-tock.jpg\" alt=\"tick tock\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ab Pulse Ups:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.awomensclub.com\/flat-belly-exercise.php\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Ab-pulse-ups.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45080\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Ab-pulse-ups.jpg\" alt=\"Ab pulse ups\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Swiss Ball Roll Outs:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leanitup.com\/carve-out-your-abs-with-these-swiss-ball-exercises\/4\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more info.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/ball-roll-outs.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45081\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/ball-roll-outs.jpg\" alt=\"ball roll outs\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>V Crunches:\u00a0<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/fitgirlsdiary.com\/2014\/05\/03\/the-best-ab-workouts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/v-crunches.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45075\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/v-crunches.jpg\" alt=\"v crunches\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a secret recipe for getting washboard abs for bikini season?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing better than slipping into your brand new bikini, heading to the beach and feeling great about showing off your toned abs, right? 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