Can you have abs like Britney's? Aab-solutely!

Will sit ups and crunches get you abs like Britney's? Aab-solutely not!

Endless crunches by themselves won't get you very far. A toned body with well-defined muscles is the result of regular exercise that includes cardiovascular (aerobic) work and strength training (anaerobic) work. Abdominal work is only a small part of the strength component. A balanced fitness program will also include flexibility training (stretching).

Britney was one of twenty featured celebrities in Shape Magazine's fitHollywood, on stands until January 15, 2001. Find out about her workout here.

If you're new to exercise or if you have questions, speak with a professional such as a doctor, coach, physical education teacher, certified aerobics instructor, or certified personal trainer about safe and effective exercises.

For safe, effective exercise tips, check out one of these sites:

You'll find the top five abdominal exercises at the American Council on Exercise Top Abdominal Exercises web page.

And you'll find an excellent online resource for general total body conditioning on the Janatrains Features page of the Janatrains web site.