Whether or not we should exercise while ill is a topic that is widely discussed.

This video is based on my own experiences of exercising while not feeling 100% and I have noticed some pros and cons based on the sickness itself.

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Starting position

Start off by laying down on the ground. Put your feet together and keep them about 12 inches in front of your bum. This will cause your legs to form almost a 90˚ angle. Once in position make sure your back is arched and that your spine is in the neutral position. Keep your face parallel with the ceiling at all times as your lift your head. Only put your fingertips on the back of your head to make sure that you do not assist the crunch with your arms.

Action

1. As you crunch make sure that your shoulder blades come off the ground.

When trying to achieve an effective abdominal workout you must remember one important lesson first. All the sit-ups, crunches and leg lifts in the world will not give you the famed "6 pack" stomach if you have a high degree of abdominal body fat. Therefore, dietary restrictions become as important to success for the stomach as does the type of exercises that you do

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“Swapoutworkout” teaches anyone, regardless of their fitness level, how to build and keep a better body, Shafer said.

Recently turning 50, Shafer appeared in the fall issue of PlayGirl, 20 years after he was named the magazine’s “Man of the Year” in the 1992. A former model, Shafer is an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights across the globe.