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First off I want to mention that, for most people, getting six pack abs is not
an easy task. It requires serious dedication, but it is possible! If were
blessed with naturally low body fat and good muscle definition, enjoy it!
Otherwise, below is a general 2-step guide that, if followed religiously for 3
months, will produce results.
Step 1: Nutrition
This is the single most important part of the puzzle, hands down. You can have
the most impressive set of abs, but if they're covered with a layer of fat, you
won't see them! Break up your day with 5 or 6 mini-meals because this jump
starts your metabolism. And stop eating the food that is preventing results:
white bread, loads of pasta, soda, candy, fast food, hydrogenated oils, sugars
and fructose corn syrup.
Instead, replace them with foods that will help you reach your goal: oatmeal,
olive oil, whole grain breads, fruits, vegetables, nuts, peanut butter,
chicken, fish, protein and water. Be realistic- you'll slip here and there, but
make a conscious effort to radically improve your eating habits because getting
a six pack will be impossible if you don't.
Step 2: Exercise
You need to concern yourself with 3 different exercises: cardio, weightlifting
and ab exercises. And aim to workout no less than 4 times a week.
The cardio you do can be anything: walking, running, biking,
swimming....whichever cardio you don't mind doing so that you'll stick with it.
Aim for 30-45 minutes, a minimum of 2 times a week.
Weightlifting is important because 3 pounds of added muscle burns as many
calories as a 1 mile jog...and this is while you're just sitting around! Aim
for 30-45 minutes, a minimum of 2 times a week. If you're confused as to what
exercises to do for each body part, check out out the following website. It
features professional bodybuilders, but the information is great and can be
used by anyone.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm.
The last exercise you need to incorporate into your workout is ab exercises. Aim
to work your abs a minimum of 3 times a week. There are a ton of different ab
exercises you can do so try to find 3 or so that you enjoy doing so you can mix
it up. A good database of different ab exercises is:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exername.php?MainMuscle=Abdominals
Well, there you have it. Follow the above for 3 months religiously, and while
results will vary from person to person, you will experience improvement. It
will take serious dedication on your part, but imagine the feeling you'll get
when you look in the mirror and like what you see.
Ryan
Cote is the owner of http://www.4DaysToBetterHealth.com,
a free health e-course that shows the average person how to live a
healthy lifestyle. Only 4 emails over 4 days and you'll have the
basic knowledge to better your health.
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