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  2. This viral ab exercise looks like a hoax, but experts say it ...

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    The stomach vacuum is an isometric ab exercise that strengthens the core. Physical therapists say it's effective at working the abs and reducing back pain. This viral ab exercise looks like a hoax ...

  3. Crunch (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    Research has shown that both sit-ups and crunches are mediocre strength-building exercises and have injured many people. [3] In a crunch, unlike a sit-up, the lower back stays on the floor. This is said to eliminate any involvement by the hip flexors, and make the crunch an effective isolation exercise for the abdominals. [5]

  4. Abdominal exercise - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal exercises also put some degree of compressive force on the lumbar spine, putting unwanted stress on the lower back. In addition, exaggerated abdominal exercise can cause respiratory problems. [17] A study of twelve exercises concluded that no single exercise covered all abdominal muscles with high intensity and low compression. [18]

  5. 'The crepey skin on my 53-year-old arms is gone': Grab this ...

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    Gold Bond Age Renew Crepe Corrector body lotion noticeably reduces crepey skin and restores hydrated suppleness day after day. (Photo: Amazon) (Amazon) Just take it from this five-star fan, who ...

  6. Benefits of physical activity - Wikipedia

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    Physical activity refers to any body movement that burns calories. “Exercise,” a subcategory of physical activity, refers to planned, structured, and repetitive activities aimed at improving physical fitness and health. [1] Insufficient physical activity is the most common health issue in the world.

  7. As little as 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per week may aid ...

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    A study finds that people who engage in just 30 minutes of exercise per week see modest improvements in body weight and body fat but for clinically significant improvements they need a higher average.

  8. Transverse abdominal muscle - Wikipedia

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    Thus, to the extent that traditional abdominal exercises (e.g. crunches) or more advanced abdominal exercises tend to "flatten" the belly, this is owed to the tangential training of the TVA inherent in such exercises. Recently, the transverse abdominal has become the subject of debate between biokineticists, kinesiologists, strength trainers ...

  9. 5 exercises to target flabby arms - AOL

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    In the video above, Physique 57 instructor Shoba Narayan shows off five moves that will get rid of stubborn, flabby upper arm fat, a.k.a. bat wings.