Get A Flat Stomach AND Help Your Back Pain!

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4 жыл бұрын

Even with a great diet and exercise, abs are sometimes not as toned as we want them to be. The key, after the diet of course, is getting the transverse abdominus muscles to work and to work the right way.
This video shows you have to properly activate these muscles and how to keep them working as you exercises and move.

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@31Alden 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping it simple! Very much appreciated.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@hkalsi2136 2 жыл бұрын

Very sensible exercises. You do a great job Doctor Kristie in explaining and showing the techniques. Very fit figure. Keep it up.

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tammyroy9042 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I’m SO very glad I found you!!! It’s late at night but I know what I’m gonna be watching tomorrow 😉👍. You are AWESOME and I’m excited to check out more of your videos - let the learning begin! Tammy Roy 🇨🇦

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

Aww! Thanks so much!

@yvonneschulze7686 Жыл бұрын

This video is EXACTLY what I need. Thank you --- and I love how upbeat and positive you are.

@beautifulyou2815 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. All we workout buddies needs this information.... God bless you 🙏💗

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 and thank you!

@jhezzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This seems like it will be a game changer for me! I always find exactly what I need to know at the exact right time, and this is it! Just said on Friday, I need to start working on reducing belly fat. And Viola! You appear on my thread!😁😊🙋🏽‍♀️

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Hope you see results soon:)

@lorraineaboud9321 3 жыл бұрын

Hello doc, I want to thank you for your excellent & very important advice on healthcare regarding mussels, spine, back etc. You’re absolutely amazing and an excellent professional !!! I feel your love and care in each and every word to say. A thanks is not enough, but I would say a thousand thanks 🙏🏻 stars ✨ and fingers up 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 for you ❤️😘

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

That is so kind!! Thank you so much!😊

@squange20 2 жыл бұрын

So much nicer and sensible to listen to a woman helping women achieve their weight and health goals. You have explained this aspect very simply, and it’s going to help a lot of women. I’ll be watching the breathing video, as well as the other exercise ones. Thank you.

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

@danainthevalley Жыл бұрын

Makes total sense. I think a lot of people do abdominal exercises incorrectly and put themselves through more pain than benefit.

@johnnya867 Жыл бұрын

This was very informative. I found when I started to take your advice that my abdominal exercises became easier, probably because I was engaging those muscles you were talking about. I could do a lot more crunches when I pulled my belly in then I could the way I was doing them before.

@adumaame6118 8 ай бұрын

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@kalaxiiskiies8078 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you for this. Simple as it is, I never considered it. You're my rock.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I can help 😊

@stryder99 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips that go to show that the little things that matter. Looking forward to trying this in my next workout.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

I hope they help your workout 🏋️‍♀️ 😊

@thevitalforceclinic4627 3 жыл бұрын

Dr khurram here from Pakistan I really appreciate your Skills

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@sharathraghavendra4121 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Explanation of engaging the core is made simple

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@beauarthur2617 2 жыл бұрын

This rocks, never had a truly flat tummy, and can't feel those muscles they way I think I should be, thanks alot for a place to start, all your videos have alot to think about!

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

@roopa4950 2 жыл бұрын

Good info! Will keep in mind. Thanks

@heatherlentz5872 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for offering simple exercises we can do for ourselves that don’t stress our neck muscles. Heart, Heather Glen Mills, PA, USA

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 😊

@frankiebanks1982 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much that's the simplest explanation I've ever heard an the best.

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I’m glad it makes sense:)

@mmkvoe6342 5 ай бұрын

Honestly, I have read and heard lots about engaging your core for years and was suspicious I didn't do it right and couldn't understand what was being said. This breathing in and out is so simple and painless to do and is so powerful. I can totally do this.

@gracegirl6635 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for something so simple!

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@dhruvhnk6860 5 ай бұрын

Engaging the hamstrings to deactivating the hip flexors is a great idea

@jayagopi1 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice Kristie. Thanks. You rock 👍💓

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@fitmom09 4 жыл бұрын

I dont know how I found your vids but glad I did! I have several children and suffer from diastasis recti. When Im in a fitness class I skip all the crunches because it makes my stomach worse and mention this to the instructor they dont know what Im talking about. You are one of the very few people Ive seen to talk about working the transverse abdominal muscles. As soon as I saw the word "transverse" i subscribed 🙂. Thank you for sound advice!!

@drkristieennis 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I’m glad I can help:)

@marymorris9780 3 жыл бұрын

I am amazed at how simple and sensible you have made EVERY difficult area of focus. BLESS YOU!

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@cathyphegley7414 2 жыл бұрын

I started following the keto plan for eating (from Dr. Eric Berg’s instruction here on KZfaq and his books) and the excess weight around my middle and rib cage melted away. It took about 6 weeks and totaled about 15 pounds. I’m actually quite thin otherwise but this annoying extra fat was a real problem especially since it is unhealthy. Now I watch your videos to gain strength and work on my chronic back pain . Thank you for your help💕

@deborahsivyer9593 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome 😊

@angiecameron245 2 жыл бұрын

This helps tremendously. Thank you.❤💕

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it helps! You are welcome 🤗

@brittanyhoward3898 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I completely love you right now !!! Was bad off for 3 days multiple meds later and tense unit multiple times but this was my saving grace released most of my pain instantly after about 15 min. Thank you sooo much for saving 🥰😘😘😘😘.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!😊

@charlitaaninon2893 2 жыл бұрын

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@chuanmeelee9118 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Kristie Ennis ! l will try it out ! 💕

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

@romeliapolly2519 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. Unflexal is awesome for my daily practice

@stiofain4693 2 жыл бұрын

A great video with excellent advice… thank you..

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@bilvapatra 3 жыл бұрын

It is crazy how not ONE fitness 'expert' on youtube has talked about this or emphasised it in case they mentioned it in the passing. Imagine how much it would help everyone! Gosh. Day one, and I am feeling amazing.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it is helping so quickly! It’s definitely important 😊

@pratimajpathakjha 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that the diaphragm has to be empty of breath/ air when you contract / work the ,”rectus abdominus “ and other underlying support muscles , is the crucial fact . In yoga too we have exercises like that in which we expel the breath totally even slightly forcibly and then while the aur is out , we have to contract the muscles , or ,””churn “ it For basically cleaning the insides but that improves the tone of the whole of underlying muscle connection. In yoga or other exercises no body says this is fir flat stomach . But It is very good to know that contracting or working out these core stomach supporting muscles can increase the possibility of a flat stomach . thank you for pointing out that this is what make a the work out mire effective.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Pratima Jha thank you for sharing!

@pratimajpathakjha 3 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis your comment gave me the ,” AHa!” Moment . . Will try and consciously work those muscles of stomach over and under the diaphragm while the air or breath has been expelled. Thanks .

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Pratima Jha hope it helps 😊

@amycuaresma 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber I love your content and your enthusiasm

@josephsielskisr3742 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Doctor

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@kellykelly7774 2 жыл бұрын

Your exercise really helped me in covid when I was just sitting at home,thank u,guys its really work

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad!! You are welcome!

@kimyoung3484 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dr, just subscribed ♥️♥️😁😁👍👍

@anitajohnson2504 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Thanks for encouraging

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

@anitajohnson2504 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos encouraged me to start doing exercises

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I can help you on your journey!

@akeratinea9984 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video

@drkristieennis Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You are welcome!

@1tinac 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. It would be handy for us if you add your other sites in the drop down.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Are you referring to my website, Instagram, and facebook?

@robertcarriganjr9635 3 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis Thank you for all your fitness help. I would greatly appreciate it, if you could put the links to the other recommendations in the You Tube description below. Thanks

@ruthvidal6466 2 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome. So glad I came across your videos! I know these videos are exactly what I needed! Thank you!

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@joannamascoll4362 3 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 thank you 😊 for your information 💁‍♀️ 😊

@lisajensen1843 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m a new sub 😊 great ab tips, thank you! I’m a golfer and will use these to help strengthen my core. I’ve just started my golf season and both wrists are screaming at me after hitting balls. Anything I can do to help? I’ve done wrist exercises but they don’t seem to help. A friend mentioned it could be my forearms?? What do you think? Thanks again!

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! Often times, overuse of the wrist causes an issue. The muscles go from the wrist to the elbow so can cause a problem anywhere along that line. Check out this video to see if it helps: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pb-ora-hkpjceqM.html

@penguin6204 3 жыл бұрын

I love her! Great tips.. I love her channel ..

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you:)

@RajwinderKaur-eu4ht 2 жыл бұрын

No words for that......Thank you....Thank you.....Thank you soooooooo much

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You are sooo welcome 🤗

@Cad1900 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent...thank you!

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@mykaratejournal2120 2 жыл бұрын

Little wonder that in baseball, the home run hitter has the perfect form or say the best powerlifter also has impeccable form. When it comes to doing any exercise to get the desired results, it's important to pay attention to all the details that go into making the correct form. If you cheat at one (knowingly or unknowingly) it all falls apart. It's better to do 1 correct repetition that 10 poor ones. I think you've hit it right on the spot with this tutorial. Thanks and keep up the good work. ✌🏼️👊🏼

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You are right! Form is important in everything we do:)

@rosenrot239 2 жыл бұрын

Wie immer erstklassig 👍👍thanks you for the Great Instruktion!!!🙋🏻‍♀️

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@buzzsoundeffects7218 2 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos , thanks for sharing 👍

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

@Faiziahmad2091 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Dr😍💐

@Nemunasable 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@blessing9316 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@LydiaMunene 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is simple. I have liked it

@conniemurphyover70stillgla47 3 жыл бұрын

HI ! I did situps and leg raises my whole life and I still have a flat tummy at 74 yrs. :)but I'll try yours now :) connie

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Well done at 74! That’s awesome:)

@southernviking8644 4 жыл бұрын

Since I have found your videos i can see why people like and appreciate you.Your attitude and knowledge/experience is very helpful.God Bless you.

@drkristieennis 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊

@southernviking8644 4 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis You are welcome.Happy 4th.

@drkristieennis 4 жыл бұрын

Southern Viking happy fourth to you as well!

@roletaferetinuuola7455 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5uZmtty3r6Uo5c.html

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Roleta Fereti Nuuola thank you ☺️

@andreajilkova2219 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like some pilates basics to me :) I have to admit, my tummy got flatter doing pilates more easily than ever before.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I love Pilates:)

@sapphireat 10 ай бұрын

@@drkristieenniscould you please upload a video for smaller waist and smaller thighs for those with herniated disc ?

@DaisyluvsBapu 3 жыл бұрын

Love ur videos ❤️ Short , scientific & effective🤩 Many Thanks from 🇮🇳🙏 ❤️

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😊

@fkporsche1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I’ll try to do it everyday. 🦅🦅🇺🇸

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I hope you notice a difference:)

@boshman8331 4 жыл бұрын

Very simple and awesome. Your the best!

@drkristieennis 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@weboggie8 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 70 and have back problems - I am going to try this☺️ 🙏

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

Hope this helps! See if these help too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f6-Iqa2W0K3Dl4U.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fchjYKqVqbjZf5s.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZraKpcehubHUgYk.html

@tarotbylouise8323 2 жыл бұрын

I love this and your hip flexing video, I do it everyday. thank you

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's awesome you do it everyday!

@rizwanmahmud9353 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. You make it look so easy

@drkristieennis 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you:)

@lgbinkley 2 жыл бұрын

After you exhale and pull the tummy in. Do you continue to hold it in whole breathing, or do the whole fill up and pull in movement?

@taharaha1223 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@PraveenSrJ01 3 жыл бұрын

I am a new subscriber and love ❤️ watching your videos!! You look like you are in you early 20s by the way just out of college. Thank you again 😊

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing and I’m glad you like the videos! I’m wayyyy out of college but thank you for being so nice 😊

@trudyjose9978 3 жыл бұрын

The lies you tell😂🤣😂

@PraveenSrJ01 3 жыл бұрын

@@trudyjose9978 what are you talking about?

@tonyhudson8698 2 жыл бұрын

Well he'll Girl. Yes Girl I say, we never see anyone over 60 doing the exercise program. Now you might have some things of interest, but you have lost my interest. Go well for yourself, in life. I do wish you Well, but I am GONE.

@peetak5597 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks plain an simple

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@cathyanderson1865 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you great job God bless

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you:)

@cindys8804 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip and one to be part of every day movement. Very easy and once engaged in everything you do as second nature, absolutely useful in flattening that stomach. LOL, next the padding... your right, you are what you eat. Thank you my dear for bringing back some common sense to make actions efficient!

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! I’m glad you are able to engage properly:)

@hassn7750 Жыл бұрын

thank you.

@mariatukargbo8458 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@meetavyas4103 3 жыл бұрын

Very good Doctor

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245 3 жыл бұрын

I was sick with metal toxicity for 4 years from an orthopedic implant. I worked so hard to gain weight for 4 years and doctors and everyone was on my case. People all thought I was dying and I was. But i finally gained weight and it is catching up to me.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! I’m so glad they figured that out! Are you able to exercise now?

@irreduciblerascal 3 жыл бұрын

Very good!

@retroflame5182 Жыл бұрын

Hey, great video! Is this okay for people who have a small disc bulge their l4 and l5?

@lakshmiramachandra2985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I would like to see other exercises for a flat tummy please. Send me the links .

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

See if these help:) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6mogc5-xrqmZ2g.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8mhd62HuM6WlI0.html

@kellywade8275 3 жыл бұрын

Struggling Bug...LOVE IT! 🐞😂

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just had a patient call it the struggling turtle:)

@ducflyr 3 жыл бұрын

Making sense of the struggling bug--super!

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s definitely a great exercise to get those muscles:)

@jean-marieguyaux7463 2 жыл бұрын

1- How many repetitions are you suggesting as a starting point? 2- Do you pull the belly in for as long as you can hold off breathing or for x amount of seconds? 3-Thank you

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

I typically have people start with 10-15 reps. You do want to make sure you can breath while engaging these muscles so the goal is not to hold the breath.

@shaguftazabeer5561 9 ай бұрын

@drkristieennis how many sets?

@shaguftazabeer5561 9 ай бұрын

Hi thanks! How many repetitions would you recommend for a bigginer?

@gracejeon2629 3 жыл бұрын

I am a new subscriber, I really love your energy 😂 I am going to do physiotherapy in college next year and your videos that I have watched so far really brought a sense of excitement and motivation. Thank you

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!! Excited you are going into the field! If you have any questions on school or PT, shoot me an email:)

@gracejeon2629 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you May I have your email address please.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Momentumptnh@gmail.com

@bilvapatra 3 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis How generous and encouraging that is! God bless you!

@piggylover4808 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how the majority of ab videos don't go into such detail about what works and what doesn't. Makes sense to me since I do ab and cardio exercises nightly and still have "the pooch". Gained 12 forever lbs. during this pandemic and can't get rid of it - ugh!

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Darn this pandemic for so many reasons! Hope this video will help:)

@barbarannsymes3606 2 жыл бұрын

I use 40% of these workout videos 7 days a week sometimes twice a day none of them work. I eat less and healthy. I feel they are on here to make money

@piggylover4808 2 жыл бұрын

@@barbarannsymes3606 I get what you're saying. It can be disappointing but at least we are toning up. Keep at it, something is better than nothing!

@walterikesimto8960 Жыл бұрын

Simple way but it works

@Easycookingsmallkitchen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lot

@reddy9bharu323 2 жыл бұрын

Very very nice exercise

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@keerthanakdas36 Жыл бұрын

Hey can i use these exercises with back pain?

@XxMxggy 5 ай бұрын

Hey! I look forward to doing those exercises, but my only concern is, does anyone know if all those exercises are scoliosis safe? I have scoliosis and i still want to slim my waist. Thank you!

@itsmeforsure5475 3 жыл бұрын

You mean I have to watch what I eat to lose weight? Thats my problem right there. Excellent video of course.

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy idea, right? :) Thank you!

@31Alden 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@digitalsurfer5458 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone saying sensible things, it IS indeed a "struggling bug" - that's what I tell my students as well.

@tobiedurrance6262 Жыл бұрын

I have severe scoliosis and I'm having trouble keeping my back stright while having my legs in in air and that is causing by pain to be much worse. How do I keep my back from arching while doing the exercises?

@norahj.9970 Жыл бұрын

This seems helpful but the part that I don't understand is what you mean by pulling in the belly muscles. Could you please clarify?

@kittykat8081 2 жыл бұрын

Could you link the video you mentioned about breathing please as I can’t seem to find it❤️

@drkristieennis 2 жыл бұрын

Sure! 60 Second Technique For Pain Relief kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i76Sm7xqytnKcYU.html

@indrajasodrabhadaiaziz1248 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

@alexandreaturcot8921 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 herniated disc in my lower back and the spasms and sciatica are gone, thankfully. Is it okay to try some of these exercises? Any advice on getting back into it? I just started PT back yesterday and microneedling again. Thanks! New subscriber, glad that I found your channel 😀

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great that the spasms and sciatica are gone! I love needling:) these are techniques and exercises I do use with my patients with disc issues since it’s focusing on a neutral spine, but it’s probably a good idea to check with your PT since they know you:)

@reshmipallath 2 ай бұрын

How many times we need to do these for those who suffering from back pain and tail bone pain

@akanshakaushik5015 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Can we do this with lumbar spondylosis? @Dr. Kristie Ennis

@lynnmartinson3460 Жыл бұрын

That was cute! So true! Dead bugs don't move! So you named it "struggling bug.'" 😄👍

@stacyming543 2 жыл бұрын

I got a pull muscle almost three years . Would this help I try everything even ex-ray doctor said that am ok but when I work hard I can feel the pain. That is why I work hard to keep the weight off. Am 42 next month but the pain is getting lesser but some exercise I cannot because of my back and I love my forming when am not in the office. Any advice please thank you.I visualize my back to become normal again.

@vj7376 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber - Ive started abs blast classes at my gym and find that they arent working and I seem to struggle with arching of my lower back - how can I fix this please?

@drkristieennis 3 жыл бұрын

Great question! The key is to make sure you find your neutral spine and keep the lower abs engaged. If you do a move and can’t keep that position, it needs to be modified while you build up. After I had my son, I had to stick with just bracing and marching for a while.