Toned Abs/core strength

[luce]

I wondered how i could increase this with daily exercise and then cardio the same as i do now. I do the regular sit ups/crunches etc but i wondered if there was anything more varied that i could do that you have heard about

i'm not looking for the perfect six pack obvs because that's weird on a girl but i need core strength for sport anyway

+rep for anything on topic

[ChunkLove]

the plank, and then do it on one foot
then keep lifting yourself up from your forearms to your hand (shaped like a fist)

do that for like 5 - 10 minutes, obviously take breaks, it kills, but its good for you

[Zak]

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/b.../a/all_abs.htm

This site has some really good toning exercises for women.

Lots of information on the exercises too. including how to actually perform the exercises

[luce]

Thanks +rep both of you they are helpful

[PaulMacC]

Plank is probably the best. Hits the deeper abdominal muscles that crunches dont reach. Also do plank variations like side plank.