Let's Get Crunching..

Okay, I have to admit, that I will probably NEVER have 6-pack abs because I am not that disciplined, but here's a great, easy, short tidbit from RealAge.com on helping our ab flab!

The No-Sit-Ups Move that Flattens Abs
When you want sleek and sexy abs -- or you just want to be able to see your shoes without bending over -- curls and sit-ups can definitely help you get there. But for even better results, you want to look above the belt. Working your upper body may be one of the quickest paths to a really sculpted middle. One study found that when it came to making your middle-body muscles contract the most, an isometric shoulder extension exercise (moving your arms behind you) beat out isometric exercises for the stomach, back, and arms.

What’s an isometric shoulder extension?

It goes like this: Stand with your back to a wall, arms at your sides. Turn one palm against the wall and push it into the wall (keep your arm straight). Hold for a few seconds, release, and repeat.

Now, fill out your routine with some good old-fashioned sit-ups and crunches. Other research has found that they’ll get your abs just as strong as popular, at-home workout equipment, such as ab rollers or balls, and they don’t cost a cent. Just take care to do them right. During crunches, keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, and don’t tug on your head and neck as you curl up. For sit-ups, leave your feet free. Pinning them under an object or having someone hold them delegates the work to your hip flexors, so your abs stay lazy.

Round out your routine with back-strengthening exercises, like bent-over back rows. Working the whole way around your midsection keeps you injury-free and makes you walk tall, which contributes to your slim and confident look.