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A PERFECT SIX PACK: NOT JUST FOR DRINKING ANYMORE

The number one muscle group women want to improve are the abdominals; the most frequent excuse women give for wearing XXLarge T-shirts while working out is a flabby midsection! Why do we want a rock-hard belly, and how hard is it to train for that perfect six-pack? According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, Americans spent an "estimated $230 million on ab-strengthening gadgets" last year alone. "The Abs Project" is the culmination of scientific studies completed on the ten most popular abdominal exercises. Peter Francis, the director of the Biomechanics Laboratory at San Diego State University, conducted the study by measuring electrical activity in the muscles as each exercise was performed. Interested in learning which abdominal workouts are most effective? Take a peak at "The Abs Project" slide show--these rock hard results will get you sprinting to the gym!

Sun, 16 Apr 2000 13:56:20 -0700

Submitted by: Barbara Prentice