6 Ab Exercises You Can Do Anywhere.

While spot-reduction, or the belief that focusing on one particular area will burn and reduce fat localized to that area, is not possible, the following are 6 exercises you can do anywhere to strengthen and tone your abs.

Supine Reverse Crunches:

V-Ups:

Supine Bicycle Crunches:

Glute Activation Lunges:

Vertical Toe Touches: 

Glute Bridge:

Spot Reduction. A myth, and nothing but a myth.

"It is important to understand that 'spot-reduction' is not possible."

It is a common misconception that it's possible to focus on one or several areas of the body to reduce fat in just that specific area. While spot-training allows one to target specific muscles of the body, it does not target specific areas of fat deposits. It is important to note that fat tends to be lost in the reverse order in which it was gained, and there is no way to target individual parts of the body to solely reduce fat in just that location.

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Sit Less, Move More. 9 Ways to Add Physical Activity to Your Day.

Modern conveniences have eliminated many of the necessary physical activities that used to be part of everyday life, and subsequently adding them back into a daily routine requires a conscience effort. Here are nine ways to sit less and move more from the American Council on Exercise.

9 Ways to Add Physical Activity to Your Day:

• Take a quick walk around the block or your house before getting ready in the morning

• Walk 30 minutes at lunch

• Have a "walk and talk" meeting rather than sitting at a desk

• Pace when talking on the phone

• Work while standing rather than sitting at a desk with adjustable-height desks or treadmill desks

• Walk for 15 minutes right when arriving home, before getting preoccupied with home responsibilities 

• Walk with your children or spouse and talk about your day

• When parking the car, choose the space farthest from the door

• Make it a general rule to avoid all labor-saving devices (e.g., escalator, elevator, and moving walkway)

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