Standing Ab Exercises

I have significant back issues and ab exercises have always been difficult for me because lying on a flat surface for any length of time causes pain...so I'm thrilled to share a video I found today for standing ab exercises. Note of caution if you have back problems (first check with your doctor to make sure these are safe for you) take it easy with the twists.

Here is the link to Laura London's 12 Minute Ab Exercises on You Tube. The exercise will last for four minutes, so it needs to be repeated 3 times to get you to the 12 minute mark.

30 seconds ~ Jack Knives
30 seconds ~ Side Sculptors
30 seconds ~ Power Punch with a Twist
30 seconds ~ Tight and Tiny Twist
30 seconds ~ Oblique Obliterators (can use weights for more intensity)
30 seconds ~ Ab Dominaters (use stick, broom, or bat, etc. here)
30 seconds (each leg 60 seconds total) ~ Cross Over Crunch

Laura suggests using a Gym Boss timer.

I smiled when she said, "You can do anything for 30 seconds." I give myself that pep-talk frequently, but sometimes it is a bit longer than 30 seconds...