This variety contributes to each muscle group and helps keep the daily routine interesting. The abs should always be the focus. All movement is centered around the mid-section, with a repeating cycle of alternating contractions and releases. Controlling the movement and the breathing adds an extra dimension of quality to the exercise to keep the contractions and releases at an even pace, exhale while contracting and inhale while releasing. The goal is quality, not quantity.
Helpful Hints Find a soft, carpeted floor or a gymnastics mat.
If you're at the pool, use folded towels for padding. Avoid doing abs on a hard surface without padding. Start slowly and gradually increase the repetitions. Build to 10-15 minutes every day. In the beginning, it's common to experience some muscle pain.