Already a huge publishing hit in the print world, Wiley's "Dummies" branded series--featuring the little dude with the bubble eyes and pointed finger--now has a solid toehold in the video format. Once again employing the familiar iconic “Jargon Alert,” “Myth Buster,” “Beware,” “Tip,” and “Remember” symbols, instructor Gay Gasper takes viewers through nearly a dozen variations on the basic abdominal crunch, including alternative options for regular poses as well as more advanced moves. Offering step-by-step instruction on the top ten exercises for flattening and conditioning the tummy--including the Oblique Twist, the Bicycle (the American Council on Exercise considers this to be the single best move you can do without any equipment!), Toe Dipping, the Bent Knee Plank, and the Abdominal Circle--Gasper reminds viewers that while technique is the key to success, speed will help bring optimum ab conditioning results. Recommended. [Note: Also newly available in the "Dummies" series, at the same price, Beyond Basic Yoga for Dummies.] Aud: P. (N. Plympton)
Basic Ab Workout for Dummies
(2002) 45 min. VHS:$9.99, DVD: $14.98. Anchor Bay Entertainment (avail. from most distributors). Color cover. Volume 17, Issue 6
Basic Ab Workout for Dummies
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