TOM CRUISE ABS STILL IN TOP GUN FORM

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Looks like a former Top Gun star is still in top form!

Stepping out this week at the Copacabana Beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro, a shirtless Tom Cruise (in Brazil with wife Katie Holmes and daughter Suri) showed off his six-pack abs – a set pretty reminiscent of his "jet jock" days.

Of course, the now-46-year-old star of Valkyrie was 24 when he steamed up the screen opposite Val Kilmer. [read more]

The Abs Core

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Your core, what is it? Is it just your abs? Is it your low back and abs? This is the first article in a series of three that will address these questions and many misconceptions individuals have pertaining to one’s core. When looking at the core it is important to realize that the abs play just a small part in the core. Your “core” actually consists of several muscles that help to stabilize the spine, pelvis, and shoulder providing a foundation for movement of the extremities (arms and legs). In order to strengthen one’s core all of these muscles MUST be worked. A stronger core will allow one to stand upright and move with more ease. [...]

ABS TO DIE FOR

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Because strong abdominal muscles are key to preventing back pain, training the abs is extremely important. The abs should act as a girdle to pull in your belly and stabilize your spine as you move around all day. Incorporate this exercise into your daily workouts for a strong, trim midsection.[...]