The Most Effective Way For Stronger Flatter Abs


by James Mako - Date: 2010-08-16 - Word Count: 482 Share This!

One of the most sought after body looks is the flat stomach or six pack. Mostly, the desire of men now women also want that ripped abdominal look. This is not surprising as you can see all these hunks with six packs on the TV and plastered over the front pages of every fitness magazine cover. They all claim to give you a six pack in no time with little to no effort. However, what many do not seem to mention is that you have to lose fat around the waistline to get that true ripped ab look. If you have 3 inches of flab on your belly then, no matter how many abdominal exercises you do you will never be able to see those abs through that amount of fat.

The key to tight abdominals is a combination of the right diet, cardio exercises and of course a good ab exercise fitness routine.

The Basic Exercises Are The Best

To get the perfect abs you do not need to use any of those fancy ab exercise machines you see advertised on TV. The old basic exercises such as sit ups, the plank and the various crunches are the most effective in producing the desired results. To get the best results is to vary the exercises everyday as you will need to let certain muscles recover. For example, mix up a week's routine with a combination of crunches, leg raises or abdominal curls. Depending on your condition start off with 10 reps of each exercise and slowly build it up from there.

Eating The Right Diet

In order to see the work of art you are creating under your layers of belly fat you will need to focus on your eating habits. Out go the burgers, fries and cola and in come the fresh vegetables and fruit, lean meats, carbohydrates and proteins. As with the exercises you need to stick with your new diet as one will not work without the other. Another essential habit to adapt is to drink plenty of purified water as this will help cleanse the body, boost your energy levels and prevent you from getting dehydrated.

Cardiovascular Workouts

The third and final component is a cardio fitness program that is going to target at removing all that fat from your belly. Cardio exercises focus on getting your heart and blood pumping by using oxygen as the fuel. This increases your body's metabolic rate which will burn the excess calories and fat from your body. As with the ab fitness exercises you will get more benefit and faster results by using a variety of different exercises such as running, rowing, jogging and team sports like basketball.

If you stick to these three components you will create those great looking abdominals that you have always dreamed off.

If you have a medical condition seek the advice of your doctor before changing your diet or exercise routine.

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