If you are looking for six pack abs secrets then this article is for you! In this article we will be going over a few tips and tricks to help you get six pack abs. One thing we are asking you to remember is the fact that some of these tips might sound a little strange. Just try your best to do them anyways because we have tested out all of these tips and they all work great. So no matter how weird of strange the tip may seem, just give it a try to see how well it works for you!
Perform Cardio
I know a lot of you are probably saying you don't have enough time to exercise. But the beautiful thing about cardio is the fact that if you do it properly you don't have to spend hours each day doing it! In fact, you can get away with just doing cardio for 20 minutes if you do it correctly. The best way to do your cardio is to hop on a treadmill and walk for one minute then run at a fast pace for one minute. Alternate 10 times and you will be at the twenty minute mark. If this sounds easy give it a try, it isn't! But the cool thing is even though you worked out for half the time you actually burned way more calories!
Eat A Clean Diet
I am sure you guys already knew about this one! Eating a clean diet is one of the best ways to get great looking abs. This does not mean you have to starve yourself though. You should still eat frequently, just make sure what you are eating is healthier than what it has been. If you like snacks, start snacking on nuts and beef jerky instead of cookies and cupcakes. Also, try to eat at least six times per day. If you eat six small portioned meals you will notice you burn more fat than if you ate three large meals.
Focus On Form
When you are exercising your abs, it is more important to focus on your form than it is to perform hundreds of repetitions. You want to make sure you are going through the full range of motion and not cutting yourself short. If you focus on your form you will prevent injury and you will also make sure you are hitting the entire muscle instead of just part of it.
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Tuesday, 10 May 2016
The Truth About Six Pack Abs FAQ - For the Complete Novice
Q1. I work hard in the gym but can't lose any fat. I guess it's just my bad genes, right?
Wrong. Lot's of people give up in their quest for six pack abs just because they think that they have 'bad' genes. But the truth about six pack abs is that the workout routine you follow and the foods that you eat are the real reason that you can't get six pack abs, not your genes.
If you get these two factors right then you will be burning fat and showing off those lean abdominal muscles in no time.
Which brings me nicely on to question 2...
Q2. If I really want 6 pack abs, do I have to spend hours every week on slow, boring cardio?
The fitness industry has brainwashed us all into thinking that we have to spend hours on the treadmill, bike or elliptical trainer if we want to get lean and really lose that belly fat.
But how many people do you know that have actually managed to get ripped six pack abs with all of this cardio? And more importantly, has it actually worked for you?
By the way, it is true that cardio training burns a higher percentage of fat during exercise than sprints or weight training.
However, circuit training, weight training and sprints create a hormonal fat burning response in your body that lasts for up to 2 whole days after you workout.
Not only that but your RMR (resting metabolic rate) will remain elevated for up to 2 days after each workout too. This is down to your body repairing the muscles used whilst working out.
Compare this to cardio where the positive effects last only 1-2 hours post workout.
As you can see, the residual fat burning effects of anaerobic workouts far outweigh those of the slow, boring cardio.
Did you know that too much cardio can actually cause you to lose muscle mass? This will reduce your RMR and actually make it harder for you to burn belly fat.
As you can see, the real truth is that cardio is not the only way to get six pack abs.
Q3. I really want to get six pack abs, but I am petrified of the gym. I'd love to workout at home but can't possibly afford the equipment. What do I do?
First of all, you don't have to be a gym member in order to workout. In fact, I personally haven't held a gym membership in the past 4 years. And my best results have come from working out at home. So it can be done.
Second of all I just wanted to let you know how inexpensive it has been to build up my home exercise equipment. Don't worry about needing all of those hyper expensive, home workout gimmicks.
All that you really need to begin with is a stability ball and a couple of dumbbells. As you build up you can add a bench and some heavier free weights to your collection.
Why not try checking out some online auction sites for some high quality second hand stuff. You might save yourself a bunch of money.
I've probably spent no more than about $250 over the last 4 years getting my equipment together. That's only about $60 a year! And I've got more than enough to be getting along with.
Wrong. Lot's of people give up in their quest for six pack abs just because they think that they have 'bad' genes. But the truth about six pack abs is that the workout routine you follow and the foods that you eat are the real reason that you can't get six pack abs, not your genes.
If you get these two factors right then you will be burning fat and showing off those lean abdominal muscles in no time.
Which brings me nicely on to question 2...
Q2. If I really want 6 pack abs, do I have to spend hours every week on slow, boring cardio?
The fitness industry has brainwashed us all into thinking that we have to spend hours on the treadmill, bike or elliptical trainer if we want to get lean and really lose that belly fat.
But how many people do you know that have actually managed to get ripped six pack abs with all of this cardio? And more importantly, has it actually worked for you?
By the way, it is true that cardio training burns a higher percentage of fat during exercise than sprints or weight training.
However, circuit training, weight training and sprints create a hormonal fat burning response in your body that lasts for up to 2 whole days after you workout.
Not only that but your RMR (resting metabolic rate) will remain elevated for up to 2 days after each workout too. This is down to your body repairing the muscles used whilst working out.
Compare this to cardio where the positive effects last only 1-2 hours post workout.
As you can see, the residual fat burning effects of anaerobic workouts far outweigh those of the slow, boring cardio.
Did you know that too much cardio can actually cause you to lose muscle mass? This will reduce your RMR and actually make it harder for you to burn belly fat.
As you can see, the real truth is that cardio is not the only way to get six pack abs.
Q3. I really want to get six pack abs, but I am petrified of the gym. I'd love to workout at home but can't possibly afford the equipment. What do I do?
First of all, you don't have to be a gym member in order to workout. In fact, I personally haven't held a gym membership in the past 4 years. And my best results have come from working out at home. So it can be done.
Second of all I just wanted to let you know how inexpensive it has been to build up my home exercise equipment. Don't worry about needing all of those hyper expensive, home workout gimmicks.
All that you really need to begin with is a stability ball and a couple of dumbbells. As you build up you can add a bench and some heavier free weights to your collection.
Why not try checking out some online auction sites for some high quality second hand stuff. You might save yourself a bunch of money.
I've probably spent no more than about $250 over the last 4 years getting my equipment together. That's only about $60 a year! And I've got more than enough to be getting along with.
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