You can alter your reps dependent on your abilities. Push yourself though!

Workout 1 (repeat circuit 3 times)

• V-Ups: 5 reps
• Crunches: 10 reps (hold for 5 seconds at midpoint on way up)
• Dumb Bell Side Bend: 5 reps each side
• Plank: 30 seconds

Workout 2 (repeat circuit 4 times FAST)

• Chinnies: 20 reps
• Crunches: 20 reps
• Back Extension: 10 reps

Workout 3 (repeat circuit 3 times)

• Side Planks: 5 each side (5 second hold)
• Plank: 30 seconds

I’ll do some more workouts for abs at a later date. I’ve found the Truth About Abs book invaluable in my workout routines. Blows away some of the myths about workouts, diets and getting a 6 pack.

It really, REALLY works the abs like I never expected.  I can only do it fully from a kneeling position otherwise I hit the floor with a severe ’splat’ effect.

Mini core circuit then of:

• 3 sets of 10 Ab Rolls (form knee).
• 3 sets of 10 Dumb Bell Waist Bends.
• 2 sets of 5 Band Woodchops (I don’t like these – they don’t feel hard enough).

I recorded a plank time of 1:15.

That doesn’t look a lot but it doesn’t take into account the other ‘messing about’ I did such as attempting standing wheel roll outs, lots of reps of diagonal wheel roll outs (apparently targets the obliques), etc, etc.