Is doing the same ab workout every day bad?
I am trying to do 8 minute abs every day so i can get a nicely toned stomach. I have heard, however, that its bad to do the same ab workout every day because you wont get the same benefits than you would if you did something else.
Is this true? and if so, what should i do when i dont do the 8 minute abs?
Cross training and doing different styles of workouts typically yields gains faster than a strict routine. As far as abs go, there are tons and tons of exercises of varying difficulty. Changing 1 exercise a week (add a new one, throw and old one out) would probably give you a good balance, and it keeps you from getting bored.
And remember, your abs don’t show if there’s fat over top of them. If you want a nice tummy, you can’t neglect cardio training and lifting as well.
Basically just switch things up – you may injure yourself or face plateaus if you do the same thing over again. Leg raises, planks, side planks, swiss ball jacknifes, v-situps, back extensions, gym machines crunch machines – all work your abs real well. Try doing a 3 exercise circut, pick 3, doing all your reps of 1, then the 2nd, then 3rd without rest, then rest for 1-2 minutes, works real well and you’ll get some great variety.