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Kickbox your way to better abs

Sure, kickboxing and martial arts will give you strong arms and killer legs (as evidenced by Jean-Claude Van Damme), but did you know that they offer a great ab workout, too?

According to Katherine Puddu, a personal trainer at Focus Integrated Fitness in midtown, strong abdominal muscles are essential for a fit body overall.

"A strong trunk [abs and back] provides speed and power and...

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