Monday, June 6, 2011

The True Way To Get Those Abs

By Reid Jiran


For many people, there is a long-standing goal of getting six-pack abs. The ripped, lean look of solid, strong abs inevitably tops the New Years' resolution list of thousands. And this goal of six-pack abs only re-affirms itself when bathing suit season hits.

You only have to Google "six pack abs" to find that there are tons of companies that promise a quick answer or the secret solution for getting the elusive six-pack abs. The truth is that there is not a magical supplement or a certain amount of crunches or other belly abs that you must do to get your elusive six-pack abs.

You can do all of the crunches and other abs exercise in the world, but the bottom line is that your abs won't be visible if they are covered by a layer of belly fat. To remove belly fat, you actually have to lower the fat content on your entire body. So step one to six pack abs is to switch to a healthier diet, lower in calories and lower in fat than what you are consuming now. It is highly advisable to work with a dietitian who can design a meal plan that is appropriate for your goals.

Once you have your body fat under control, or at least it has become a work in progress, you should get into the habit of regular cardio exercise. This will help you burn your overall body fat as well as give you a lean look all over your body. Your cardio exercise must be done on a regular basis. You can start with three or four times per week. However, to have six-pack abs, you have to be in tip-top physical health, and this likely will require you to perform some time of cardio exercise each and every day. To avoid the possibility for boredom in your workout, try mixing things up by incorporating biking, swimming, running, and other cardio exercises into your routine.

The final step to those ripped, six-pack abs is an overall muscle strengthening program. You may be tempted to spend more time focusing on your abs in your workout, but avoid this temptation. Six-pack abs has become such a popular goal because it is a symbol of optimum health, obtained from an overall health and body regimen. Focus on your body and your six pack abs will follow....

Maybe. There are many people who stick to a firm regimen of a healthy, low fat diet as well as a strict exercise routine varied in both cardio activity and strength training who will never realize the goal of six-pack abs. Each body is different. For some, six-pack abs is not attainable purely because of genetics. For others, your lifestyle may require a different combination of fats and calories for sustenance than what six-pack abs requires.

While some of us may try and try to reach the goal of six-pack abs, the bottom line is that your health and well-being won't hurt for trying, and you never know if you will be able to reach your goal into you give it an honest effort!




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