Saturday, May 29th, 2010

2 Steps To Boost Your 6 Pack Ab Workout

First off , I want to state that, for most people, getting flat 6 pack abs is definitely not an easy goal . It requires commitment, but it is possible! Below is a specific two stepguide that, if followed religiously for three months , will produce measurable results .

Part 1: Nutrition

This is the single most important part of the process , without a doubt . Without proper nurtion and diet, your six pack abs will remain hidden by a layer of fa!t Break up your day with 5 or 6 mini-meals because this will help to boost your metabolism. You must also reduce and cut down on the food that will limit your progress;l such as sugars, fast food, candy, soda, pasta and hydrogenated oils . 

Instead, replace them with foods that will help you reach your goal: oatmeal, olive oil, whole grain breads, fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs, natural peanut butter, chicken, fish, protein and water. Lets be realistic here – you’ll slip here and there, but make a conscious effort to drastically improve your eating habits because getting a six pack will be a lost cause if you don’t.

Part 2: Exercise

You need to focus on 3 different exercises: weighlifting, ab exercises and cardio .  And exercise schedule is to workout 3- 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.

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 such as twists, moutain climbers, and planks.  You should try to find at least 3 or so that you enjoy doing so you can mix it up.

Essential Tip : change up your 6 pack ab workout routine every 2 weeks to keep your body guessing and changing. Incorporate a variety of different weight or ab exercises, or at the very least, vary the weight, reps or form of cardio you do.

Well, there you have it . Remember that it takes commitment .  Follow the above for 3 months religiously, and while results will vary from person to person, you will experience improvement.

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