Top 8 Abdominal Exercise Equipment Choices

Abdominal exercises are extremely popular and a variety of equipment is available to help you stay motivated while you focus on the abs. While there is no magic to developing strong, 'six-pack' abs, these products may help you put variety and focus back into your core strengthening routine.

Keep in mind that getting great abs takes more than just exercise, you need proper nutrition and a well-balanced exercise routine to go with the crunches. You also need to understand the difference between Body Composition and Body Fat.

1. Balance Ball Workouts

If you have a standard balance ball at home you have a mini-gym. The number of exercises (especially ab work) that you can do with a balance ball is practically unlimited. Get a starter video to get the basics and go from there.

2. Bosu Balance Trainer

Using the Bosu Balance Trainer provides a full body workout for strength, agility and especially balance. You can perform several great core strengthening routines that require coordination and proprioception training. A nice, simple addition to any ab workout routine.

3. The Firm: 5-Day Abs

Still one of the better ab workout videos on the market, The Firm has it all -- lots of variety, clear instruction, effective exercises and a straight-forward approach to ab training.

4. Champion's Workout DVD

This fitness routine was developed by Olympic gold medal track and field stars Donovan Bailey and Mark McKoy. The beginning of the workout is an awesome core exercise routine that it perfect for building abdominal strength and tone. The entire workout is 23 minutes that targets all the major muscles.

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5. Rowing Machine Workouts

A rowing machine is a great way to get endurance exercise while focusing on core strength. This whole body exercise is a sure way to build ab strength.

6. Exercise Floor Mat

The standard crunch is still one of the best, most effective and efficient ways to strengthen and tone your abs. Getting a high quality exercise mat will make doing crunches more appealing during those commercials. Why lay on the hard wood or shag carpet?

7. Medicine Balls

Medicine ball workouts are a favorite of mine for getting the most out of any abdominal strengthening routine. For tips on exercises, check out the related Guide Picks for Best Ab Exercises.

8. Stronger Back and Abs

This book as a great reference for any athlete or exerciser who want to develop a strong midsection and get the most out of ab workouts. The book shows a whopping 165 exercises and provides lots training tips. Tons of illustrations and clear explanations of how to perform each movement.

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