Located between the ribs and the pelvis are the abdominal muscles (abs). The muscles are very important to the human body as they play a number of roles, such as:

> provide postural support
> hold the organs in place
> move the body
> assist with the breathing process

Therefore keeping them strengthened is vitally important for the above reasons. Read more »

Many of us work hard on our abs and achieve great results with the correct eating and exercise. However there are a number of us ab-seekers that work hard but don’t get the results we expect. One major issue that can affect our appearance can be from poor nutritional habits. What this leads to is gastrointestinal inflammation which can result in the shutting down of the abdominal muscles creating a bloated stomach. Most people don’t know how sensitive they are to some foods, like dairy products, so it is important to eat properly, exercise regularly and be aware if any foods that make your stomach bloat.
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