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Here’s a good alternative to crunches.  Start out by holding a kettle bell in each hand.  Tighten up your abs and sit down on a balance board with your feet shoulders width apart.  Make sure that your abs are clenched and then curl the weight in your right hand up so that your wrist meets your shoulder.  Lower the weight to your side and then bend to lower the weight to the floor.  Now repeat the same motion on your left side.  Repeat this pattern for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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Try this exercise to help strengthen your core.  Start by holding a kettle bell in each hand.  Squeeze the core muscles and step up onto a balance board.  Stand with your feet shoulders width apart and make sure that your abs are tight.  Now curl the weight in your right hand until your wrist meets your shoulder.  Lower the weight and then bend to lower it to the floor.  Now repeat the same motion on your left side.  Repeat this pattern for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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The bosu ball can be used to do a variety of exercises.  Try this movement.  You can start by holding a kettle bell in each hand.  Squeeze the abs and step up onto a bosu ball.  Stand with your feet shoulders width apart.  Make sure that your abs are clenched as you curl the weight in your right hand up until your wrist meets your shoulder.  Lower the weight to your side and then bend to lower the weight to the floor.  Now repeat the same motion on your left side.  Repeat this pattern for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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The plie squat can be intensified using added weight.  Begin this exercise by holding a kettle bell in each hand.  Place them up on each shoulder, completely bending the elbows, keeping them close to your body.  Now point your toes to each side and spread your feet about four feet apart.  Your abs should be clenched as you bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground.  Now come back to a standing position.  Repeat the movement for 2 sets of 12 repetitions.

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