10-Minute Toning Workout: Sculpt Your Abs without Crunches

[bedijasneet]

hi nicole..with the strengthening of core..will it reduce the belly fat?

[sparkpeople]

@bedijasneet Nope, no such thing as spot reduction.

[ohmygodfatherscat]

Thanks for these videos! I have 30kilos to loose and I am using these videos and walking to do it. So, thanks :D

[09SWEETPINK]

i have been doing these exercises for about 2 wks and even counting my calories each day, but i havent lost any weight this past week and a half...is tht ok since im just starting i need some help and advise plz =) thanks i would really appreciate it

[calenorumbero]

theres barely any range of motion...idk about the first one

[daddylemmy]

but, what's the difference with crunches? i mean, they're different style of excercise to reach the same aim, right?

[Axedope]

Thank you so much for this posting this video...i have been lookin for workouts like a long time...because of im not finding intensity enough....they all become to easy, and then i found this one that i feel the burb

[GenaeStar23]

This is AMAZING!

This is my first day on your workout and i love it already.!!!! x3

[srtamccully]

This video just keeps getting better and better. The first time it was complicated to follow for me, but after a few tries I am doing the exercises better and better since I don't have to watch every second to know what they are. Thanks SparkPeople!

[karenmell]

so would jump roping be good cardio

i need to loose 10 pounds.

could i do both the cardio and this and still be lean?

[computeach1]

Aren't these modified situps?

[AfroTee]

Just finished this after doing day 1 of the swimsuit bootcamp. Phew! THANK YOU! This is the jumpstart I needed to get rid of this post-baby pooch :-) Question: Should I work my abs every day?

[patdlover1916]

No. You should do plenty of cardio though cause it burns off fat. If you over work your abs it won't have time to burn off all the fat and it'll just build muscle under the fat and make your stomach look bigger.

[allsmilesful]

This is very helpful! thank you!

[alkalinetiff]

Good stuff.

[alkalinetiff]

Good stuff.

[onagus2008]

She talks too fast I can't keep up with when to exhale inhale.

[imbored1871]

pretty much crunches

[marimositaable]

Should I feel my legs working too with these exercises? Or Am I just doing them wrong.?

[sparkpeople]

@marimositaable Your legs and hip flexors are working during this routine, so yes!

[akon138]

i do workout but my stomach is still fat i am not no if its skin of fat but it is not going away

[musictomyears518]

Great abs workout !

[sczemerynski]

is this exercise safe for post c section it's been 2 months since my operation.

[sparkpeople]

@sczemerynski You'll have to ask your doctor.

[Axer2012]

Hey, I usually look up stupid shit on you tube but I'm glad I somehow came across this. Simple, short work out... cool! Thanks for posting.

[Looserdew]

REALLY WORKS!!!

[musictomyears518]

Great Workout ! :)

[boomboomx2]

Looking forward to using these videos!

Favorited the ones i plan on using daily.

[LostBoyScout]

when I do this I get dreadful pains in my upper legs, what am I doing wrong?

[ShastaEngland]

Hi! : ) Thanks so much for your wonderful videos. I can't wait to benefit even more from them! So just making sure, this particular video does not lose belly fat but sculpts the belly? I don't really understand if someone could please explain to me. Thank you! : )

Love,

ShastaEngland

[sparkpeople]

These exercises strengthen and tone the abs and core muscles, but that does NOT burn fat if you have body fat on top of them. Cardio is key for fat loss!

[ShastaEngland]

I see. Okay. That makes sense. Thanks for that!

[MegMoo153]

What Cardio video do you recommend to do?

[sparkpeople]

@MegMoo153 We have several cardio videos on our channel page for ideas, but really any kind of cardio is beneficial.

[chelseafcfanisy]

@sparkpeople so these exercises give you abs?

[TheAquaman22]

@sparkpeople so, if I wanted to burn off fat and build the muscle, should i do cardio first, THEN the exercises, or vise versa?

[elyashav]

@TheAquaman22

Cardio should be done first, simply because working your abs first may cause you to cramp up during a cardio workout.

[RIPMichaelJnLutherV]

these workouts really work!!!! I have been doing lots of sparkpeople exercises (at least an hour a day if i dnt get to walk outside) since the summer and i have lost almost 15 pounds!! A long way to my goal (i like all the food thts bad for you! :-) ) but its a start. Thx sparkpeople!!!

[etts7]

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[neshamaleh]

love the pilates moves

[xoxoSierra1]

how many times do u suggest doing this a week?

[sparkpeople]

2 or 3 times a week with at least 1 day of rest in between

[jazmingarcia2009]

@sparkpeople hi spark peol looking to lose weight and found you the other this is my 2nd workout with one day in between wan't to lose 10 pounds i am 155 and 5'1 how of ten should i do this?

[jessi8911]

My right hip pops every time I lift up or go down on most of these exercises. It doesn't hurt but the pop is really loud and it feels weird. Could it be something I'm doing wrong?

Anyway, great videos. I took pilates years ago and it is a great work out. Thanks!

[carly05623]

haha yeah my hip pops too its so loud sounds like its poppin right out :/

[gummibearz]

I just started it and I had to stop because of my lower back. I can't lean back like that because my lower spine clicks, kinda hurts pretty bad after awhile :(, oh well, *grabs jumprope* Not going to let that stop me :) !

[sparkpeople]

If it hurts your back, definitely stop. Make sure your form is correct as described in the video and that you'll engaging your abs (pulling your belly button toward your spine) during the exercises. Also, only work through a range of motion that you CAN do in good form and without pain. Even if it's small, you will still benefit.

[kacatpau]

i have a back prob (scoliosis)and i want to lose fats in my stomach....any advice?

[sparkpeople]

Ask your doctor what kind of exercise is safe for you. In general, cardio burns belly fat, not abs exercises.

[PavedParadise]

Any alterations recommended for those with chronic lower back problems?

[sparkpeople]

That is tough. All back problems are different so I couldn't give specific advice, but if it hurts, stop. Also, if your doctor has given you advice to avoid certain movements and you see them here, please avoid them. Hope that helps!

[xoxopr0ud]

My stomach hurts But my wrists and shoulders are killing me. The exercise where you swing your arm and leg out really hurts my wrists.

[sparkpeople]

Try to neutralize your wrists by making fists and placing your knuckles to the ground instead of the palms of your hands. Also, make sure your weight is evenly distributed--not leaning too much in your arms or hands.

[kellyilla]

This workout is awesome.

[jttw2day]

I LOVE SPARK PEOPLE!

[teresa14344]

i ave birth to my 1st baby in a Cesarean section what abs exercise can you refer me?

[martexazs]

great excercises,i love it!:)

[disneyland2005]

when i do crunches or any of these excercises my tail bone really presses into the mat, is it okay to use extra cushioning like a pillow?

[himherandit]

when i do some of the exercises, the side i'm on of the hip hurts really badly, because im pressing it to the floor when im sideways. but the move feels less effective if i move it. what can i do?

[minagurl7]

Probably get a yoga mat

[radioactivepaint]

This is the first workout that I can actually feel my lower abs working without having to do crunches that are straining rather than refreshing.

This is really great. Thank you :)

[infijar737]

when i do side planks my wrist hurts realllllyy bad, i have no idea why and i know i am not leaning too much on it and once i tried with a pillow under my wrist but it still really hurt. is there a reason for this?

[jttw2day]

Mine do too. I can't do push-ups normally. For me, it's because my wrists can't bend like like. I either use a dumbell OR double-up my hand into a fist. Try that and see if it helps.

[kirbyhugsshadow]

thease r realy coll I do it every day dose it work

[mastershake1000]

What I'd give for someone like her.

[BiaSchoen]

I've just tried this. They are cool excercises, but the area between my upper legs and my hips hurts unbelievably during most of them. Not sure this is a good sign.

[sparkpeople]

Your hips are part of your core muscles. On the seated exercises at the beginning, they're working overtime in addition to the abs.

[BiaSchoen]

I understand that but I am concerned because this area hurts so much and I am feeling little in the abs. My abs are used to lots and lots of crunches and Pilates style abs excercises, that's why I am surprised about the effect of these excercises.

[ChocolateLatte]

For the exercises, is your lower back area supposed to hurt some? Is there a muscle there? And also, when I'm on the hands-and-knees exercises, my arms seem to be working more than my abs.

[LowcountryGirl1]

I've been looking into the best way to finally get strength training incorporated into my life, and this is perfect. So easy, and FREE! If you are a member you can add this workout video and others to your fitness tracker, so easy. And I love Nicole, she is a real person as opposed to the blonde, too thin and barely dressed 'fitness instructors' I've seen in other videos. She's the real deal.

[ridaa89]

How often must this exercise be done to show results?

[Saelbelle]

I love this exercise video. This injunction with my other exercise is working wonders for me. Only issue I have is I get a lot of pain in my hips when doing some of the first few exercises... any ideas on how to stop that?

[sparkpeople]

Your hips are working hard to keep your legs together and your feet on the floor. What you most likely feel is exhaustion in those muscles, but over time, they will get stronger!

[isahcool]

awesome...!! I can feel the intensity .. thank you!

[RainOokami]

Geez, in the beginning I felt the burn in my arms more than any where else. But thanks for the video!

[HXCDARLENE]

i have left over fat from when I lost weight, does anyone know how to lose that???

[sorrysoselfish]

hahaha, when i was doing the hands-and-knees twist w/ arm and leg out thing i fell on my face.

[casinotek]

Anything that hurts as much as this one does has GOT to be good for me!!!

[3rdgeneration22]

HELP!!! im 5'2 and 140 lbs i want to loose 25 lbs or more this summer wat do i do to loose weight fast and good

[malakargirl]

i can barely breathe . omg . feeling the BURN ! waterr ! waterrr !

[devangna16]

i have 4 months to lose weight...im doing couple of her exercises ???

but...what FOOD SHOULD I EAAT ?

-raw veggies

-water

??? what else ?

[1angel2heart]

don't forget protein, and fiber and if you must eat fat, make sure it is polyunsaturated (like olive oil). also walk where ever you go (if possible) because walking is one of the fastest and best ways to lose weight!

[tourniquette1988]

I found it was more efficient when I lost a bunch of weight to use a counting calorie method. I've been able to eat all the foods I normally eat by counting calories (or sticking to serving portions), and I've even found healthier alternatives as well. Just a general rule to keep in mind if you stick to this: drink water, choose diet soda, if you have desserts or snacks choose sugar free and healthy alternatives to M&Ms and Butterfinger bars, also check fat content (sugars from fat) as well.

[veetube1414]

Eat what you always eat but eat less of it and get 5 serving of fru/veg. DOn't over do it. Take in lean meat and drink only water and soymilk or reg milk. Reduce white bread etc..eat more fiber. Keep working out!

[hydelockjan]

Just go to their website.

It's free.

Calories in < Calories out

they even have some sample menus and lots of recipes.

[mexicanalldayeveryda]

hehe

i hat exercise =/

bt i gatta get sum good abs for summer;D

good work out=]

[ayajedi]

very helpful

[CEEHAW77]

Love this Exercise. Feels good after.

THANKS.

[jazminfggo]

i can never finish this video

[palemommy]

Felt it in my thighs more than my stomach...am I doing this wrong?

[KahleeADF]

Same here...

[fredoben44]

i want to say you need your lower back against the floor like when you do crunches but doesnt really apply here

[familyfunny]

*Reads title of video* "10-Minute Toning Workout: Sculpt Your Abs without Crunches"?! Pull the other one Nicole!

*10 minutes later*

Oh my god, SparkPeople dose it again. I got to do this excercise again tomorrow.

[retracmj]

wow - feel the burn!

Coach Nicole is fantastic! This is one of my favorites!

[44mmmm44]

great exercise but my back hurts like hell.still great eercise!

[bethanynum]

So I know that this is techinically not a crunch workout, but those first few exercises sure felt like crunches... ;-) Nevertheless, very good video. I really like the leaning back exercise move.

[SuperVictoriaaaa]

This is fantastic; thank you!

[mahin1234567890]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[glxxxria]

this is a good one.