Easy At-Home Situps in the Living Room (Abs/Core) - Abs/Core Exercise of the Week

Who says you NEED to be a gym-rat to develop a lean midsection? All you really need is the proper nutrition (a diet low in starchy carbs and refined sugars, high in protein and moderate in dietary fats) and a couch, perhaps a set of stairs, and motivation!!! I hope that this easy living-room workout can help spark your creativity when it comes to working out at home. When it comes to cardio, now that summer is just around the corner, why not go for a nice power-walk or light jog outdoors? BINGO, there's your cardio! :)


Place your feet underneath the couch for support and sit upright. Inhale as you lean back (make sure you are not arching your back when going back because you will place unnecessary strain on your lower back) and squeeze those abs! Sit back up and exhale slowly. Make sure you are breathing in a consistent and controlled manner. Squeeze those abs and make sure you don't shrug your shoulders. Look UP, not Down!
I would suggest performing 2-3 sets of 12-20 reps 2-4 times a week in conjunction with a clean diet (browse my previous articles for nutrition articles/tips and simple healthy recipes) and a few cardio sessions of at least 20 minutes each 3-4 times a week! I promise you will see a GREAT improvement in your midsection!


Have a Great Weekend & Stay Motivated!!!

Alex L. :)