Ab workout

[step_a_holic]

Hi Cathe! This is my first time posting anything. I have been doing your Step tapes for a couple of years now and I just can't get enough. It's the only thing that I have found that I truly enjoy so I just keep coming back for more!

My question is this: is it safe to work your abs every day?

Thanks for your time!

Melissa

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Melissa! Welcome and thanks for visiting the forums! So glad you are enjoying stepping with me too :7

While it won't actually harm you to work abs everyday, I don't believe it is as effective as if you give them a day or two of rest per week. All muscles need at least one day to simply recover and rejuvenate.

I personally only like to work the abs 3 or 4 times per week (non weight assisted). If I am working abs with weight assistance then I only like to work them twice a week.

Good luck with your program!

 

[step_a_holic]

Thanks Cathe! I appreciate your response.

Take care!

 

[Gabi]

Cathe,

I am curious, you say you do abs 3 to 4 times per week ~ what is the time amount? 1/2 hour?

Do you have an Abs Only work-out tape?

Also, I still do not have a stability ball and just wondered whether the exercise you do with one are just as effective without?

~Gabi