2 Steps to Build you Six Pack Abs: Follow Those Steps
First of all, I want to mention that for most people, getting abs is not an easy task. It takes dedication, but it is possible! Below is a general 2-step guide that, if followed religiously for 3 months, will produce results.
Step 1: Nutrition
This is the most important part of the puzzle, without a doubt. You can have the most impressive abs, but if they are covered in a layer of fat, you won't see them! Divide your day with 5 or 6 mini-meals because this jump starts your metabolism. And stop eating the food that is preventing results: white bread, lots of pasta, soda, candy, fast food, hydrogenated oils, sugars, and fructose corn syrup.
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. Be realistic - you will slither from here to there, but make a conscious effort to radically improve your eating habits because getting a six-pack will be impossible if you don't.
Step 2: exercise
You need to worry about 3 different exercises: cardio, weight lifting, and sit-ups. And aim to exercise 3-4 times a week.
The cardio you do can be anything: walking, running, biking, swimming ... any cardio you don't mind doing so you stick with it. Try for 30 to 45 minutes, a minimum of 2 times a week.
Weight lifting is important because 3 pounds of extra muscle burns as many calories as a 1-mile jog ... and this is while sitting! Try for 30 to 45 minutes, a minimum of 2 times a week. If you don't know what exercises to do for each part of your body, check out the following website. It has professional bodybuilders, but the information is excellent and can be used by anyone.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm
The last exercise you need to incorporate into your workout is abdominal exercises. Try to work your abs a minimum of 3 times a week. There are a ton of different abdominal exercises you can do, so try to find 3 or more that you enjoy doing so that you can mix them up. A good database of different abdominal exercises is:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exername.php?MainMuscle=Abdominals
Tip: Mix up your exercise routine every 2 weeks to keep your body guessing and changing. Add or subtract different weight or abdominal exercises, or at least vary the weight, reps, or form of cardio you do.
Well, there you have it. Follow the above for 3 months religiously, and although results will vary from person to person, you will experience improvement.
It will take dedication on your part, but imagine the feeling you will have when you look in the mirror and like what you see.
