Vote for Happiness

Everyday there is a new miracle cure for the perfect abdominals. Pills, exercise equipment, shakes…They promise us the most beautiful six pack. Unfortunately a tummy like that comes down to simple maths. The amount of calories you consume and the amount of exercise you do. More calories and less exercise equals fat. It’s very simple. Everyone who has the time and energy and will power to strive for the perfect abdominals has my vote (excuse the pun).

For the average person who is not really interested in his or her abdominals as they are hiding underneath clothes 90% of the time, it’s still important to do a little bit to keep them strong.

Here a few reasons why:

1. A lot of people suffer from chronic back pain.

2. Sudden back pain can be prevented. With sudden I mean the sharp pain when you do a normal movement like picking something up or reaching behind you in the car.

3. Giving birth is easier as your abdominals are strong to push. (Didn’t research this one but know if from experience and my aerobics instructor friends).

4. Strong abdominals help you balance better.

5. Strong abdominals help you in any other activity that you do. You have less change to get injured.

The other benefits like looking good, better posture and moving more easily are just coming in handy when you start doing some of the exercises. Just start with some sit-ups and see how you get on. The internet is loaded with examples for strong tummy and back muscles. Just start googling.