10 Best Ab Workouts to Lose Belly and Stomach Fat

If you have been trying to get rid of belly and stomach fat with endless crunches and sit-ups but aren't getting the results you want, there are exercises to help you tone and strengthen your abs. Here are ten of the best workouts to get the abs you want.

Best Fitness Equipment for your Abs

Gaiam Abs Ball Kit
The Abs Ball Kit from Gaiam is a complete core-strengthening program designed by a triathlete. A two handed ball, that you are meant to hold onto instead of balance yourself on, comes with a fitness DVD with basic instructions on how to use the ball and two abs workouts. Each of the workouts is designed for a different fitness level, but both give you great results. www.gaiam.com

Foam Roller
Adding a foam roller to your workout can be a great way to maximize the results of your abs routine. Just adding or replacing the foam roller into your workout for ten minutes makes a huge difference. You can buy a foam roller of varying qualities and prices, but you do not need to go a more expensive route, my favorites are the Spri Foam Rollers which come in several sizes and are very affordable. My article on How to Use a Foam Roller in Your Workout gives you an idea of where to start.

Fitness Quest FlexaBall
Fitness balls have become a very popular piece of equipment for core workouts for a good reason, they work. A fitness ball forces you to use your core, strengthening it and giving you the abs you want. I love using the Fitness Quest Flexaball to deal with any belly and stomach issues I am having and always see results in two weeks. www.fitnessquest.com

Best Fitness DVDs for your Abs

10 Minute Solution: Blast Off Belly Fat
What I love about this video that focuses on your abs, is that it is not an endless series of crunches. Each of the ten minute series has creative moves that are meant to strengthen your core, improve balance, and firm up your abs. The ten minute format lets you do as much or as little as you want and gives you choices on what you really need to focus on when doing abs exercises. www.amazon.com