How
to Get 6-Pack Abs
Well, I am here to tell you that you are wrong! You can have a body to be proud of. You can look in the mirror and be excited at what you see. It is possible to sculpt your muscles and burn fat so that you can be the envy of all your friends and co-workers. I’m not going to lie, it will take work. The important thing is that that work will provide results. Now, you say, “O.K., I’m ready. Tell me how to get 6-pack abs and a body to be proud of!” Read on and I will tell you the 3 key ingredients to getting the body that you are after! First Step: Diet Diet is the number one component to consider when trying to get 6-pack abs. You must reduce all over body fat in order to show off the muscles that you have worked so hard to sculpt. It is sad to say that all the crunches and core exercises in the world will go unnoticed if your abs are hidden behind a layer of fat. I know that there are a lot of “good” things out there to eat. The problem is that they are not good for you. I know what you’re thinking; I’m some kind of food Nazi. Well you are partly correct, I am a registered dietician. Don’t get me wrong, I have a sweet tooth to rival all sweet tooths! (My husband, the personal trainer, also likes to pig out) So believe me when I say I can relate! I am not going to tell you to cut everything that tastes good out of your diet. I am however going to tell you to practice moderation! One or two cookies is okay, seven is not and it is possible to eat only one piece of pizza! The key to a good diet, one that will melt fat, is moderation and counting those calories. Your diet should have about 60% carbohydrates, 35% protein, and no more than 15% fat. Easy ways to do this are to make sure that you are eating foods that have these proportions naturally. Start replacing any white foods (white bread, plain pasta, white rice) with brown foods (whole wheat bread, pasta, and brown rice). Also make sure you are getting plenty of vegetables. At meals fill your plate 2/3 with vegetables and 1/3 with lean protein (white meat chicken or turkey, and fish). Throw out those impressive 12” plates when casually eating and replace them with a 8” or 9” plate. Remember moderation. An 8” or 9” plate is a lot more diet appropriate. Also, it can take your body 15 minutes to tell your mind your full, so wait before you have that second helping. Second Step: Strength Training This doesn’t have to be done in a gym; it can be done at home. There are many different magazines and books that offer ways to do resistance training at home. You can use resistance bands or purchase weights from a local sports equipment store. Strength/resistance training is also a must when it comes to building six pack abs. It would be a shame to work so hard to uncover those muscles just to see that you haven’t trained them properly. If you are unsure of what to do, there are a lot of great fitness books out there that will guide through exercises and diet. Another alternative would be purchasing some personal training sessions (can be costly however). Strength training is very important because muscle is a natural fat burner. A pound of muscle burns 10 more calories than a pound of fat without you doing any extra work! The more muscle you have the more fat you can burn! Step Three: Aerobic Exercise The first and second steps are very important, but you are never going to be able to lose that extra stomach fat and display those 6-pack abs without aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise burns fat; there is no way to get around it. Again, it does not have to be done in a gym. Find an activity that you like, that elevates your heart rate, and do it for about an hour, five days a week. Walk, run, play tennis, bike, shoot hoops, whatever it takes to get you moving and your heart rate elevated. Another plus to aerobic exercise is, it raises you caloric limit for the day. If you cheated during lunch, and you’re counting the calories, you can make it up during your cardio session. Jennifer is a full time teacher, and a registered nutritionist. She has dedicated her life to health and fitness. If you want to learn more about getting 6-pack abs visit http://www.we-review-for-you.com/rfirmflattenabs.html and get a free diet and exercise newsletter just for abs. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_McCleary |
