How to Get Six Pack Abs
There are many guides and books and videos out there that claim to hold all the complex and secret tricks to getting rock hard six-pack abs.
However, in reality, it is very simple.
There are two key components to getting that washboard stomach: proper eating and cardiovascular (cardio) exercise.
Proper eating is the first and most important step to a great body.
However, it is usually also the most overlooked and marginalized factor to body success.
Eating proper doesn't just mean having a banana or apple a day and thinking "that should be enough.
" It is a commitment to eating healthy all day, every day.
Take a look at the Canada Food Guide or the American Food pyramid to get an idea of what types and how much of each food should be consumed on a daily basis.
These two guides are essentially the same, suggesting 5-10 fruit/veggie servings/day, 5-12 grain products/day, 2-4 dairy servings/day and 2-3 protein/meat/poultry servings/day.
In addition to these, try scrapping your regular junk food or at least keeping sweets and treats to a minimum.
Use fast food and junk food as occasional rewards, not as everyday meals.
The suggested servings, especially the fruits, veggies and grain products will give you the carbs and energy needed to work out and help your body fight off toxins.
So once you are eating healthy, the next step is to take your energy and use it.
In order to get flat or ripped abs instead of flabby or undefined ones, you need to do a variety of exercises.
One of the most important components of abdominal, oblique and body core workouts is cardio.
Cardio consists of activities like running/jogging and biking (as well as other less productive cardio activities).
Cardio will get your heart pumping and the slight core twist involved in these activities really works the mid section and abs.
The key to cardio being useful is to do it for prolonged periods of time.
Think at least 20 minutes as a bare minimum.
Try to go for a 30-45 minute run, jog or bike 3-4 times per week.
This will help you to burn the layer of fat that covers the abdominal muscles quickly and reveal them.
Cardio, combined with proper eating will help you gain definition in your legs, arms, shoulders and mostly, your abs.
It really doesn't matter whether you are doing cardio on the streets or in your house or the gym.
Treadmills and stationary bikes can work just about as well as the real thing, so it's really all personal preference.
Get into a regular cardio workout and after only a month or so, you will notice the results showing up.
You may be surprised with just how great your abs look, and your whole body for that matter!
However, in reality, it is very simple.
There are two key components to getting that washboard stomach: proper eating and cardiovascular (cardio) exercise.
Proper eating is the first and most important step to a great body.
However, it is usually also the most overlooked and marginalized factor to body success.
Eating proper doesn't just mean having a banana or apple a day and thinking "that should be enough.
" It is a commitment to eating healthy all day, every day.
Take a look at the Canada Food Guide or the American Food pyramid to get an idea of what types and how much of each food should be consumed on a daily basis.
These two guides are essentially the same, suggesting 5-10 fruit/veggie servings/day, 5-12 grain products/day, 2-4 dairy servings/day and 2-3 protein/meat/poultry servings/day.
In addition to these, try scrapping your regular junk food or at least keeping sweets and treats to a minimum.
Use fast food and junk food as occasional rewards, not as everyday meals.
The suggested servings, especially the fruits, veggies and grain products will give you the carbs and energy needed to work out and help your body fight off toxins.
So once you are eating healthy, the next step is to take your energy and use it.
In order to get flat or ripped abs instead of flabby or undefined ones, you need to do a variety of exercises.
One of the most important components of abdominal, oblique and body core workouts is cardio.
Cardio consists of activities like running/jogging and biking (as well as other less productive cardio activities).
Cardio will get your heart pumping and the slight core twist involved in these activities really works the mid section and abs.
The key to cardio being useful is to do it for prolonged periods of time.
Think at least 20 minutes as a bare minimum.
Try to go for a 30-45 minute run, jog or bike 3-4 times per week.
This will help you to burn the layer of fat that covers the abdominal muscles quickly and reveal them.
Cardio, combined with proper eating will help you gain definition in your legs, arms, shoulders and mostly, your abs.
It really doesn't matter whether you are doing cardio on the streets or in your house or the gym.
Treadmills and stationary bikes can work just about as well as the real thing, so it's really all personal preference.
Get into a regular cardio workout and after only a month or so, you will notice the results showing up.
You may be surprised with just how great your abs look, and your whole body for that matter!
