Tired of the mindless crunches but not willing to accept letting your belt out a notch? If you are like most women (and men), having fabulous abs ranks high on your fitness wish list. Whether you are struggling to lose that post-baby belly or simply looking for abs exercises that deliver true tummy-toning results, fitness expert Brandon Musick says his 15 Minute Abs Workout is all you need.

The tummy is a top trouble spot Musick, “Women and men rank protruding bellies, expanding waistlines and flabby abs as three top trouble spots.”And it isn’t just the 20-something single college crowd who seek slimmer waists. The ISSA certified fitness professional and Army Master Fitness Trainer, who has been in practice for more than 10 years and has been chosen 3 times as "best personal trainer", says fab abs are a fitness desire for people of all ages – from 15 to 95 years old – males and females.

Abs are the most challenging to change according to Musick, the torso, particularly the abdominals, is the most challenging area of the body to keep in shape. However, the right combination of exercises coupled with a healthy diet and balanced exercise program can tighten those hard to tone abs and boost your health, too.

What makes the 15 Minute Abs Workout superior? If you’ve been disappointed by the many abs flattening routines you see in health and fitness magazines or on TV – you know the ones, with the fit chick/dude sporting a serious washboard belly – it may be because you need a different approach to a toned tummy. Musick looks beyond the six-pack philosophy and recommends a core training approach to fab abs, meaning endless crunches are out, and training your major torso muscles is in.“The four routines I coach offer a unique blend of exercises, including some techniques from yoga, Pilates and physical therapy. The exercises target the midsection from every angle, using a variety of positions to give you the best results, both aesthetically and functionally,” he explains.

The importance of core training; Core training and functional fitness have become the fitness norm with many health, fitness and sports professionals and is viewed as a celebrity fitness secret. And with good reason: Viewing your body as a system and training major muscle groups to work together is not only an efficient way of exercising, it is effective in giving you full body fitness. “Core training is an integrated approach to working the muscles of the torso and pelvis, training them to function as a unit, instead of in isolation,” says Musick.

“The abdominals and spinal extensors are key players in core training, providing support for the spine and maintaining its proper alignment. As you tone your abs, you also develop core strength, which improves your posture, creates support for the low back and relieves upper-back and neck pain.”You may be striving for a tight tummy to better your appearance, but a toned torso provides so much more. A strong core provides stamina, stability and power in your everyday activities and it helps you look and feel better.

The heart-health factor: Experts warn that belly fat is the most unhealthy type of fat to have on your body. Musick concurs, “Fat found deep in the abdomen is the real culprit. The enzymes in abdominal fat cells are very active, allowing fat to move easily into and out of the cells. The greater amount of fat in the abdominal cavity, the greater amount that can be dumped into the bloodstream, contributing to high cholesterol levels and heart disease.”Musick refers to abdominal fat as “toxic fat” and recommends exercise to get rid of it. Research shows that exercise reduces the size of fat cells in the belly more effectively than dieting alone and that it also prevents fat from being stored in the organs and muscles.

The 15 minute abs routine: Though Musick's core training program is designed to take 15 minutes, don’t expect to get a six-pack on 15 minutes alone. Musick recommends supplementing your abdominal exercises with regular cardio activity – 30 minutes five days a week – and a healthy diet.

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