Beachbody Ab Workouts

These days, it seems like a new ab program or gadget is coming out every day! With all of these programs out there to choose from - how in the world will you know which one to pick? Well, you can usually filter out many of these gimmick gadgets and programs using plain old common sense. For instance, if hooking up electrodes to your muscles really helped them to grow - wouldn't anyone trying to add muscle, hook up ALL of their muscles to electrodes instead of working out? Over my next several articles, I will be including a review on several of the programs that I have used and enjoyed. I have discovered that finding a program that is effective is most of the battle. The other part of it is to find one that you enjoy doing. If you have a program that has been shown to work for others, but you HATE doing it - it won't do you much good. Stay Tuned.

If you didn't get enough of Tony Horton in Power 90's Ab Ripper 100/200, then Ab Ripper X should be just what the doctor ordered. This routine is definitely more demanding than its predecessor, and you will definitely "feel the burn" when you are done.

The routine is made up of 11 exercises with 25 reps each, for a total of 275 reps. Varying levels of fitness are accommodated by providing multiple variations of each exercise. There are two men and one woman that are following along with Tony, and one of them always does a modified version of what Tony is doing. This is great for people with back problems and also for people who may be just starting out. They can start off with the modified version of one or more exercises with the goal being to graduate to the full version with time.

Tony scores another hit with Ab Ripper X, as he uses his sense of humor to distract you while he is torturing you. You may be cussing him out during the middle of Ab Ripper X, but you feel absolutely great about yourself when you cross the finish line.

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Get ready to lose weight, burn fat, and sculpt flat, sexy abs!

4 amazing routines!

• Secrets to Flat Abs Shaun's exclusive training techniques target your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques while you burn fat. (13 minutes)
• Fat Burning Cardio Burn calories and shed fat with hip dance moves and hot music. (30 minutes)
• Ab Sculpt More signature moves to get you the six-pack you've always wanted without a single sit-up or crunch. (25 minutes)
• Total Body Burn A head-to-toe workout that combines cardio and total body sculpting with even more ab-defining moves. (45 minutes)

Tools to maximize your results!

• Step-by-Step Nutrition Guide Choose the right foods to help you lose weight faster!
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Amazing bonuses!

• Hips, Buns, and Thighs Lift and firm those stubborn problem areas. No more boring squats and lunges—get back into your skinny jeans FAST! (25 minutes)
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• Measurement card & tape measure

Plus, Learn to Dance with Shaun T—3 more fun-filled workouts!

• Take It to the Dance Floor
• Hip Hop Groove
• Last Minute Dance

And get yet another workout—Last Minute Abs!

Tony Horton has developed a huge following due to smash successes like "Power 90", and "P90X". This article will review the ab programs that come with Power 90, which are called Ab Ripper 100 (beginner), and Ab Ripper 200 (advanced).

Ab Ripper 100 is a great beginner program that is simple, and not very long - but very effective at jump starting those abs into action. Simple means 10 exercises of 10 reps each. You will recognize some of the exercises, while others may be new to you. Tony targets upper, middle, and lower abs systematically for maximum effectiveness. There is very little rest time between exercises. Each exercise is modeled(many with modifications) and key points are explained. Depending on your level of fitness, you may not be able to complete all 10 reps of every exercise, but making that your goal should get you there rather quickly.

Ab Ripper 200 uses the same exercises from Ab Ripper 100, except now there are 20 reps per exercise (again, very simple). Doubling the reps to 20 might not seem like much, but even Traci Morrow, who appears on the P90X+ DVD, has mentioned to me that she still is challenged by Ab Ripper 200. Overall, the ab programs that come with Power 90 are great for the beginner through advanced athlete. Whether you are just starting out and looking for something simple, or you are a seasoned workout buff looking for more of a challenge and/or a change of pace - the Ab Ripper programs will do the trick.

I am an online fitness coach with Team Beachbody, currently servicing more than 2,000 customers. It is my job to help those individuals to stay on track with their fitness programs and help them to get that six-pack they have always wanted.

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