The toned abs workout for beginners builds endurance and strength for tougher ab workouts.

Perform set one of each exercise for the number of reps indicated. Take a 10 second break then repeat set two of each exercise. Try not to skip any exercises or sets. When you are finished you will have completed 100 reps total.

Do it 2-3 times a week for 3 weeks then progress to a tougher abs workout for continued results.

Exercise
Reverse Crunch Scissor Kicks 1. Start by lying on your back with your legs perpendicular to the floor. 2. Slowly lower one leg until you are no longer able to keep your lower back neutral to the floor. 3. Lift your leg back up and then repeat with the other leg for the desired repetitions. 4. As you get stronger continue to lower your legs closer to the floor as long as you can keep your back neutral with the floor. Free Workouts Tips:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 10        2 10
Reverse Crunch with hands behind your head 1. Start by lying on your back with your hands behind or above your head. 2. Proceed to draw in your belly button toward your spine and lift both legs up at the same time towards your chest. 3. Return to the starting position and repeat making sure that you don't arch your back as you are lowering or raising your legs. Toned Abs Workout Tip:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 10        2 10
Plank 1. Start by placing your forearms on the ground and forming a plank with your forearms and feet. 2. Hold this position keeping your body parallel to the ground for the required time. Toned Abs Workout Tip:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1       10 seconds  2       10 seconds
Squeeze, Twist and Crunch 1. Start position: Lie back onto floor or bench with legs extended and straight up squeezing a stability ball and hands behind head. Keep elbows back and out of sight. Head should be in a neutral position with a space between chin and chest. 2. Leading with the chin and chest towards the ceiling, contract the abdominal and raise shoulders off floor and twist your shoulders leading with the right shoulder. Return to start position and repeat with the other shoulder. Toned Abs Workout Tip:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 10        2 10
Air Bike Crunches 1. Start by lying on your back with your hands behind your back and thighs bent 90 degrees at your hip. 2. Simultaneously curl your right shoulder and left knee up towards the center of your body until your elbow and knee touch. Return to the starting position and repeat with the other side. 3. Continuously repeat this pattern for the prescribed repetitions. Toned Abs Workout Tip:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 10        2 10

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