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Title: Lower Abdominals I am in good overall shape. I workout and do cardio. I have also had 4 children. My lower abs do not appear to change no matter what. I have consulted a doctor who said my abdominal wall is very strong. I eat mostly chicken, fish, and vegetables, and yet someone at the gym said this problem was due to nutrition. Now I read it could just be genetics, and something I may have to live with. Who do I believe? And how do I get my lower abs. smaller and firmer? I am doing 60 situps on a slantboard on the 3rd rung 4-5 times a week...HELP!! (The rest of my body is fine) Name: Kim Pickett Date: Feb. 1st, 2000 Title: Re: Lower Abdominals You have abdominal muscles. Not necessarily the myth of 'lower' abdominals or 'upper' abdominals, they're all connected. The upper part of the abdominal muscle constists significantly of muscle belly, which is the part that changes shape with exercise. The lower part consists primarily of tendon, which attaches the entire muscle to the pubic bone. Tendonous tissue can become stronger, but it doesn't change shape. You mentioned you have 4 children. Women's were made to nurture a growing baby. Therefore, many women carry a fat layer on the lower abdomen to protect the reproductive system. So, what can you do? Try to increase your distance/duration of cardiovascular exercise, making sure you can talk in three word sentences (talk-test) before taking a breath (this means your in a good, fat-burning training zone). If you have any further questions, feel free to email me directly. Name: Wendy Date: Feb. 4th, 2000 Title: Re: Lower Abdominals I have a problem. My upper stomach is ok,but my lower stomach os out of control. What type of foods should I cut out to get a six pack, and how many crunches do you suggest I should do a day. Wendy wrote: > You have abdominal muscles. Not necessarily the myth of 'lower' abdominals or 'upper' abdominals, they're all connected. The upper part of the abdominal muscle constists significantly of muscle belly, which is the part that changes shape with exercise. The lower part consists primarily of tendon, which attaches the entire muscle to the pubic bone. Tendonous tissue can become stronger, but it doesn't change shape. > > You mentioned you have 4 children. Women's were made to nurture a growing baby. Therefore, many women carry a fat layer on the lower abdomen to protect the reproductive system. > > So, what can you do? Try to increase your distance/duration of cardiovascular exercise, making sure you can talk in three word sentences (talk-test) before taking a breath (this means your in a good, fat-burning training zone). > > If you have any further questions, feel free to email me directly. > Wendy wrote: > You have abdominal muscles. Not necessarily the myth of 'lower' abdominals or 'upper' abdominals, they're all connected. The upper part of the abdominal muscle constists significantly of muscle belly, which is the part that changes shape with exercise. The lower part consists primarily of tendon, which attaches the entire muscle to the pubic bone. Tendonous tissue can become stronger, but it doesn't change shape. > > You mentioned you have 4 children. Women's were made to nurture a growing baby. Therefore, many women carry a fat layer on the lower abdomen to protect the reproductive system. > > So, what can you do? Try to increase your distance/duration of cardiovascular exercise, making sure you can talk in three word sentences (talk-test) before taking a breath (this means your in a good, fat-burning training zone). > > If you have any further questions, feel free to email me directly. > Name: Mandy Date: Feb. 12th, 2001 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |