The most basic abdominal exercises today are Crunches. Together with proper eating habits, Crunches can really make your abdominal muscles toned and firm. Strong stomach muscles can help a lot in preventing back-related problems and in improving your posture. Moreover, you will be able to get rid of flabs and unwanted fat, making you look good and feel good about yourself.

The Full Crunch is the most advanced exercise that works on your stomach muscles. It targets the entire stomach area by combining the Basic Crunch and the Reverse Curl.

	STEP 1: Lie on your back (on the mat or on the floor) and raise your legs, knees bent. Place your hands by your ears.
	STEP 2: Curl your legs and pelvis towards your ribcage. Simultaneously, curl your shoulders forward. Be sure not to strain the muscles in your neck.

Don’t forget to suck in your gut so that your lower back presses against the mat or floor. Work through the entire exercise slowly and steadily, without heaving yourself up or flopping down.

Whether you prefer working with Free Weights, Weights on Gym Machines or just with Your own Body Weight, the important thing to do is to start realistically and keep at it – at all costs.

Squat, similar with Lunges, is a great all-around exercise for the legs. This Fitness Exercise is a tried-and-tested lower body exercise for anyone without knee problems. Squats focus on your hamstrings and gluteals, and also target your abdominal muscles and lower back since they are used for balance.

The Squats come in many variations. One of them is the Dumbbell Squat. This exercise obviously makes use of dumbbells as you do the Squat. Learn how this exercise is done in this section:

	STEP 1: Stand with feet hip-width apart and keep your back straight. Your arms should be straight on your sides, with each hand holding a dumbbell.
	STEP 2: Slightly lean forward. Bend your knees and lower your upper body. Be sure to keep your heels on the floor and your arms straight on your sides.

Whether you prefer working with Free Weights, Weights on Gym Machines or just with your own body weight, the important thing to do is to start realistically and keep at it – at all costs

One of the major benefits of Stretching is that it increases your flexibility. While Stretching may appear a bit bland as compared with resistance exercises such as Training with Free Weights and Weight Training Exercises, without a good stretch, you will not be able to minimize the risk of injury.

Back pain is a common ailment especially since the back takes in tension more than any other part of the body. Back pain can range from mild discomfort to pain that hinders you from working or participating in your favorite leisure activities. Doing exercises which target your back can help avoid any back pain. The Hyperextension of Back is one of those exercises. Learn how to do this exercise in this section:

	STEP 1: Lie face down (on the mat or on the floor). Move your elbows close to your body.
	STEP 2: Push your torso up until your elbows are supporting your body weight. Keep your hips on the floor.
	STEP 3: Be sure to keep your neck relaxed. Hold for 12-15 seconds.

Stress makes your muscles tense up and can cause headache, stiff neck, sore shoulders, and a knotted back. The back takes in tension more than any other part of the body. Also, during a Fitness workout, the back muscles contract, further increasing the tension. Full body stretching will relax your muscles, help you to breathe deeper and release all of the accumulated tension your body takes each day. For a great full, upper, or lower body Stretching Sequence, go to Fitness Exercises: Stretching Sequences.