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Originally Posted by jenc
you could tell them that BD is a far better workout than sit-ups. I have discovered muscles I never knew I had. didn't know that abs came in 3 different varieities (lower, middle, upper) and never suspected that I could use them separately before I started BD, neber mind obliques and the brand new muscles at the side of my waist. And that's all from egyptian, not tribal in case you were wondering.
On the other hand, if you don't have wobbly bits as well, you have to work extra hard on shimmies.
I have both, by the way. There's a fair layer of flab over all those muscles. And there are plenty of good dancers out there, also with clips on youTube who carry a bit of weight.
Jen
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I jenc, Actually there are only 4 true abdominal muscles. Transvers, rectus abdominus, external and internal obliques. The rectus abdominus muscle is the outer layer and it's ONE muscle that can create isolated upper, middle and lower moves. This takes control to accomplish..a standard workout may give one a flatter belly but not the sinuous control seen in the dance. There are more muscle groups that support and interconnect into the previously mentioned groups.
In terms of a toned vs. flat vs soft belly.....really depends on the woman and her overall body shape. The true secret is creating flexibility with what you have. I have children as well, and women tend to soften the middle as they get older, but my abs are flexible and strong no matter what they look like to the naked eye!
Yasmine