Have you all tried 8-minute abs? I started doing it back in 2013, and I have utilized the workout on and off for years. Thanks to my sister for introducing it to me about a decade ago.
In 2020, I started developing plenty of neck and back pain — probably because I stayed at home more often than usual, and it was a very high-stress year. The pain absolutely sucked — especially considering I’m not even 30 yet. I visited the chiropractor almost weekly, but it still didn’t nip the pain issues in the bud.
Many bodily pain issues are mitigated with exercise. So I decided to stop being lazy with my workouts. Close to the end of 2020, I decided it was time to get back started with direct abdominal exercises consistently. I figured maybe this is a cause of my bodily pain: weak core muscles.
I was right; after a few weeks of doing the workout 3–4 times a week, my core strengthened, and my neck and back pain mostly subsided. I’m grateful.
Lesson Learned
Don’t underestimate the value of the core; it is the center of the body and can help mitigate many pain issues. But you have to work out the muscle habitually.
In the beginning phases of doing the 8-minute abs workout, it was extremely uncomfortable and painful — especially since I hadn’t been working out my core directly; I couldn’t even finish the workout without taking longer breaks (than the standard breaks) between the sets. Moreover, I couldn’t even finish some of the sets. Despite working out often, my core wasn’t touched directly and consistently, which irrevocably shows just how valuable and vital the core is.
After several weeks of completing the workout, I could finally complete all of the exercises without taking a break, and I felt stronger. I’m now on Level 2 of the 8-minute abs workout, and I plan to continue increasing the level of difficulty to improve my core strength continually.
Noticeable benefits:
Neck pain decreased
Back pain decreased
Self-confidence increased
Bloating decreased
Core strength increased
Neck strength increased
Lower back strength increased
Neck sounds/cracking decreased
In Case You’re Curious: The 8 Minute Abs Breakdown
“[The] 8 Min Abs workout has been designed to specifically work on the abdominal muscles and have a perfect 6 pack. It can be done by anyone who exercises regularly, both men and women. There are no particular requirements for this abs workout; you only need to know how to perform the ab exercises involved properly.”
ABS PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Instructions: Perform Abs workout every second day (e.g., Mon-Wed-Fri)
Working aerobically on your abdominal muscles for over 7 minutes stimulates the capillaries in this area. These, in turn, increase the blood flow.
A greater blood flow means a greater flow of oxygen — and fat only burns in the presence of oxygen.
Toned ab muscles need more calories (kcal) to stay active. Our organism tends to release these calories from the area near the active muscles. So it burns fat in that area.
HOW TO USE THIS ABS WORKOUT
This abs routine is designed to work the abdominal area aerobically. Performing it straight after an aerobic workout (e.g., running, spinning, swimming, or other aerobic activities) will improve the positive effect.
Learn the instructions for each ab exercise of this abs workout. Ensure you perform exercises properly to get the perfect six-pack.
Pay attention to the correct breathing while performing the abs exercises. It is essential and will help you achieve the best results possible.
Information on the 8 Minute Abs workout is provided by: Passion4Profession
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