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Many of us are a little shy about our mid sections, whether you've recently had a baby like me or genetics and/or donuts are to blame.  Doing 100 crunches every night before bed is both boring and unlikely so my hero, Trainer George put together 5 super exercises you can do at home to tighten those abs.

Abdominal Backstroke

Sitting on a mat in a reclined position, with the feet on the floor and hands rested to the side of the knees, circle one arm at a time in a backward motion.   Do 3 sets of 20 per side.

Targets:  Abs, core, obliques

Level: Advanced

Side Iso Abs with Crunch

Lying on your side with your body supported with your elbow, rotate your upper body towards the floor and then return to the starting position.  Do 3 sets of 12 per side.

Targets: Abs, Core, Obliques, shoulder, total body

Level: Intermediate

Crunch – Leg Lifts

Lying on your back on the floor, raise one leg vertically in the air.  Perform continuous scissor motion with your legs.  Do 3 sets of 15.

Targets: Abs, Core, Glutes, Hip Flexor, legs, Obliques

Level: Intermediate

Crunch Supine Jack Knife

Lie on your back with arms over head.  Simultaneously raise your arms and legs vertically to meet and then lower arms and legs to starting position.  Do 3 sets of 12.

Targets: Abdominals, Core, Hip Flexors

Level: Advanced

Supine Triple Flexion to Extension

Lying on the floor with your back, bend your knees to 90 degrees.  Extend one leg forward parallel to the floor, change and perform with the other leg.  Note: It's like bicycles, without the upper body moving.  Do 3 sets of 20.
 
Targets: Abdominals, core, hip flexors
 
Level: Advanced
 
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Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer George Gianniotis of G2K Fitness will create a personalized workout tailored to your needs and train with you one on one.  Your 3 sessions for $99 includes an initial 1 hour consultation to determine the best fitness regimen for you.  George will come to your home so you can train like the stars.  Visit George's website or read his reviews on ChickAdvisor here.  New Clients only.  Offer valid until May 15th.