Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness often portrayed as the sensation of the room, or other surroundings, spinning uncontrollably. If you suffer from vertigo due to performing certain movements, you may find it difficult to perform some exercises. Many abdominal exercises require a constant back and forth motion that may trigger a feeling of vertigo if you are sensitive to it. However, if you need to tone your mid-section, alternative abdominal exercises exist that may minimize your instances of dizziness while strengthening and toning your mid-section.
Roman Chair Lifts
Roman chair lifts allow you to keep your upper body immobile while working your legs and hips to strengthen your abdominal muscles. Hold your body up with your elbows and forearms in the arm rests of the Roman chair, with your legs dangling straight below you. Keeping your abdominal muscles tight and your back straight, lift your legs straight out in front of you, keeping your legs straight, until your legs are parallel with the floor. Return to the original position. Perform three sets of 15 repetitions of this exercise.
Reverse Crunch
The reverse crunch is much like the traditional crunch except your upper body is kept stationary while your legs move to strengthen your abdominal muscles. Lie on your back on the floor with your arms straight at your sides. Raise your legs into the air, keeping your legs straight, to form a 90-degree angle with your upper body. Lift your buttocks slightly off the floor to push your feet toward the ceiling. Slowly lower your buttocks back to the floor. Perform three sets of 15 repetitions of this exercise.
Forward Plank
The forward plank strengthens your abdominal muscles with very little movement of your body. Lie on your stomach on the floor with your arms bent, supporting your upper body on your elbows and forearms. Keeping your legs and back straight and your abdominal muscles tight, slowly lift your stomach, hips and legs off the floor, keeping your body in a straight line. Hold this position for five seconds before returning to the original position. Perform three sets of 10 repetitions.
Sideways Plank
The sideways plank is similar to the forward plank except that it is performed on your side. Lie on your left side on the floor with your upper body's weight supported by your left elbow and left forearm. Keeping your legs and back straight, lift your left hip and legs off the floor until your body forms a line from your head to your heels. Hold this position for five seconds. Return to the original position. Perform three sets of 10 repetitions of this exercise.
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