From Ariel, Age 16 - 01/10/03 - IP#: 207.90.117.xxx  Click here to reply  
A TONED TUMMY ALL IT TAKES: 15 minutes, 4 days a week
WHAT YOU DO: two crunches IN ONE MONTH: Your midsection will feel stronger, and your crunches will come easier.
IN TWO MONTHS: Your stomach will be flatter REVERSE CRUNCH: Lie on your back with knees up, hands behind your head, and ankles crossed. As you flex your abdominals, pull your knees toward your shoulders to lift your hips off the floor. At the same time, raise your head and shoulders. (If you're struggling, try lifting only your hips.) Hold for two counts. Do 8-12 repetitions.
STANDARD CRUNCH: Lie on your back with hands behind your head, your back flat, and knees bent. Point your toes up and press your heels against the floor as if you're about to scoot backward. Hold yourself in place by resisting with your abdominal muscles. With your stomach still tensed, raise your upper body until your shoulders are off the floor. Tuck in your head by imagining you're holding a tennis ball between your chin and chest. Lower. Do a set of 8-12 repetitions. In a month, add a set.