3 Yoga Planks for Strong, Sexy Abs

Ah, the flat belly craze. We think that a visibly strong core is viewed as the ultimate marker of health for two reasons: it demonstrates low body fat and high strength. And while a rocky six-pack isn't necessary for health, it is one of those situations that lives up to the hype: flat, firm abs usually mean you're eating and exercising right, and a strong core also helps to stabilize the body, protect the back during exercise, and prevent back and hip pain. That's right, it's a goal that's actually worth achieving.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy Ah, the flat belly craze. We think that a visibly strong core is viewed as the ultimate marker of health for two reasons: it demonstrates low body fat and high strength. And while a rocky six-pack isn’t necessary for health, it is one of those situations that lives up to the hype: flat, firm abs usually mean you’re eating and exercising right, and a strong core also helps to stabilize the body, protect the back during exercise, and prevent back and hip pain. That's right, it's a goal that's actually worth achieving... if you do it right. Nicholas English Editor, About.com Health yoga 3 Yoga Planks for Strong, Sexy Abs   By Ann Pizer Yoga Expert READ NOW WEIGHT TRAINING The Core Workout That Actually Flattens Your Belly   By Chris Freytag Weight Training Expert READ NOW Sports Medicine Science Ranks the Best and Worst Six-Pack Exercises    By Elizabeth Quinn Sports Medicine Expert READ NOW BACK & NECK PAIN The Best Core Exercises for Beating Back Pain    By Anne Asher Back & Neck Pain Expert READ NOW WEIGHT LOSS How to Eat the Right Carbs to Lose Body Fat    By Malia Frey Weight Loss Expert READ NOW Trending Now • Like This? Sign Up for Our Exclusive Fitness Emails • Science Says: White Potatoes Are Healthy Now! • Menopausal Ladies: Exercise Protects Your Brain • 7 Harmful Nutrients in Multivitamins • A Total Beginner's Guide to Starting an Exercise Habit Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Living Healthy newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.