Specifics for routines

     I started to select the specific ab exercises. Ideally there will be 10-12 exercises, depending on how many I can fit onto the double page spread with out it looking too overcrowded. The ones I have chosen are nothing too fancy, considering my magazine is meant for all levels, but very effective and have shown to have fast results. Typically, everyone knows the usual sit-ups and crunches and stick to those; this is exactly why I want to choose ones that aren't as common to catch interest of readers. When they see ab exercises they most likely haven't tried, chances are they'll be more intrigued than seeing ones that everyone knows about plus only target the front and top portion of the abdominal region.
     Exercise number 1 is going to be a plank. This is very basic but perfect for my first one. A plank is also very beneficial for the lower back, spinal cord, and engaging all parts of the core. Form is extremely important for this one and I'm going to mention that in my descriptions. Exercise number 2 will be a side plank which is a variation of number 1. Additionally these two burn way more calories than typical sit ups and crunches because they require your leg muscles, arms, glutes. There are many variations to planks, slightly harder,  that I will mention so intermediate readers can try.
     Exercise numer 3 will be elevated mountain climbers which mainly targets the obliques while also improving pelvic flexibility. All participant will need it a something like a show box, stool, small chair etc. Exercise 4 is another variation of a mountain climber and is called windshield wipers in which they will also need an any elevated surface for.
     Number 5 will be a standing toe to heel reaches in which reader will need either dumbells (weight of their choice) or 2 of something one is able to grasp that are the same weight. Something like this can be found in any household, making it convenient for anyone who doesn't have access to hand weights. Exercise 6 is a similar however the motion is done laying on the floor and with out any addition weights. Exercise 7 and 10 are ones that target the lower abdominal muscles. Number 7 is a scissor kick and 10 is leg raises which most people are somewhat familiar with. Number 8 and 9 deal with more of the midsection of the abdominal muscles: Russian twists and air bikes.
     The core is made up of what is called fast twitch muscle fibers which according to BodyBuilding means rep ranges should range from 8-15 for the best activation. As I started to lay out which exercises to according days, I began to change up the set and rep numbers so that these fast twitch muscle fibers never get too accustomed to the exercise and continue to be challenged.

Above is a sketch of what the calendar is going to look like on my double page spread. Of course with different colors and more designs but the concept and exact mouth routine is mostly laid out. 

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