"I have the tendency of getting very physical" Maroon 5, Harder to Breathe

 

When I first tried the ab pull-in I was taking a ball class at my gym. What a versitile thing it is, that ball! At any rate, I got on this exercise ball and did my best to stay on it and not fall off. That in and of itself was working my core for stabilization. Once my arms were in the classic push up position my chest muscles and arms kicked in, doing their part. Now, to pull in. Take it slow and pull in as far as you can without rolling over. When you extend your legs again don't leg your belly sag. Keep your back nice and straight. Knock out as many of these as you can. If you feel too much pressure on your low back then give this one up until your low back muscles are stronger.

• With one arm, hold a dumbbell over your head (try 10 pounds), stand on your tippy toes and walk the length of a room and back. When you get to your starting spot, head back out but move the dumbbell to the other arm. Hold your belly in tight.
• Get yourself in the classic sit up postion. Sit up, do a rapid 1-2-3 punch with both arms, and come back down 10 times. Once you complete that immediately roll over into a plank position (keep your arms folded, not extended) and hold for 20 seconds. Rinse, repeat. Aim for 4 sets. 
• Lay yourself down. Have a "lighter" dumbell overhead. Holding the dumbell with both hands, bring your arms overhead to meet your legs, which, by the way, come up at the same time. Are you feeling this yet? 
• Got a medicine ball handy? No? Grab a bag of sugar. Get in classic sit up position. Bring your legs up in "bicycle". Hold your ball (or sugar, as the case may be) close to your chest and twist side to side as you bicycle. Remember to breath. Try not to pass out.
• Grab a couple of dumbbells. Get in plank position holding onto the weights. Take your left arm and raise it up to the side and over, twisting your body so that your arm and chest are in line. Bring the weight down, repeat on the opposite side.  How many can you stand?