Start by kneeling on an exercise mat with your hands on a stability ball directly in front of you. Keeping your torso and your arms straight, slowly roll your arms forward along the ball until your head is within inches of the ball. Once in this position slowly return to the starting position ensuring that your torso remains straight. Do not be surprise

d if you cannot perform many repetitions, start off slowly and progress at your own pace. Not only is this one of the best abdominal exercises, it is also one of the best exercises for all of the muscles around your trunk and mid-section.

Shaun Karp is a certified personal trainer in Vancouver. For further information call his office at 604-420-7800.