It's Crunch Time, Anytime!
http://www.bodybyjames.com/articles/14/1/Its-Crunch-Time-Anytime/Page1.html
James Villepigue CSCS
James Villepigue, CSCS is an International Best Selling Author of over 22 books. Over the last 8 years, he has built one of the most successful fitness book franchises in history. He has been involved in the health and fitness industries for over 17 years. With over one million copies of James’ books sold, he has helped many hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world—of all ages and from all walks of life—achieve extraordinary results to their body’s & their lives.
James is most passionate about sharing his mastery of getting people in their absolute best shape.
James has appeared on and is the Featured Fitness Trainer of “The Regis & Kelly Show" , The Maury Show and many other TV and radio shows. In addition to his books, he has written for national magazines like Fitness, Women's World, Muscle-Mag, Oxygen, Cosmopolitan, Self and Marie Claire.James earned degrees from the New York College of Health Professions and Hofstra University, and is a graduate of the highly acclaimed Institute for Professional Empowerment Life/Business Coaching. He is Nationally Certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS©), under The NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), a certified personal trainer with ACE (American Council on Exercise), ISSA (The International Sports Science Association) and the NBFE (National Board of Fitness Examiners).
By James Villepigue CSCS
Published on 02/13/2009
Quick Tip: If you don't have a lot of time, but still want to train your abs, try 3-5 second isometric contraction crunch squeezes...
3-5 second isometric contraction crunches squeezes
Quick Tip: If you don't have a lot of time, but still want to train your abs, try 3-5 second isometric contraction crunch squeezes. You can do them while sitting, driving, etc. Do about 5-10 contracts/holds in one session 1 or 2 X every other day. Make sure to exhale while contracting/squeezing and take a deep breath before going into your next 3-5 second squeeze. When I say contract, bare down as you would when pushing to urinate - This will help you to feel what you should be feeling. You should feel tightening of the ab muscles and with 5-10 squeezes, you'll feel the muscles burning soon enough.