First, I want to mention that, for most people, getting six pack abs is not an easy task. It requires 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, hands down. You can have the most impressive set of abs, but if they are covered with a layer of fat, you will not see them! Break up your day with 5 or 6 mini-meals because this jump start your metabolism. And stop eating foods that do not exist preventing results: white bread, lots of pasta, soda, candy, fast food, hydrogenated oils, sugar and high fructose corn syrup.
Instead, replace them with foods that will help you achieve your goal: oatmeal, olive oil, whole grain breads, fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs, natural peanut butter, chicken, fish, protein and water. Being realistic-you'll slip here and there, but make a conscious effort to radically improve your eating habits because getting a six Pak will be impossible if you do not.
Step 2: Exercise
You need to concern yourself with 3 different exercises: cardio, weightlifting and ab. And aim to exercise 3-4 times a week.
Cardio you do can be anything: walking, running, biking, swimming ... whichever cardio you do not mind doing so you will stick with it. Aim for 30-45 minutes, at least 2 times a week.
Weightlifting is important because 3 pounds of added muscle burns more calories as a 1 mile jog ... and this is while you're just sitting around! Aim for 30-45 minutes, at least 2 times a week. If you are confused as to what exercises to do for each body part, check out the following website. It features professional bodybuilders, but the information is great and can be used by anyone.
http://www.Bodybuilding.com/Fun/exercises.htm
The last exercise you need to put into your workout is ab exercises. Aim to work your abs at least 3 times a week. There are tons of different exercises AB You may try to find 3 or so that you enjoy doing so you can mix it up. Good database of different ab exercises are:
http://www.Bodybuilding.com/Fun/exername.php?MainMuscle=Abdominals
Tip: mix up your workout routine every 2 weeks to keep your body guessing and changing. Add or take away different weight or ab exercises, or at least, vary the weight, or a representative form of cardio you are doing.
Well, there you have it. Follow on 3 months of religion, and while results will vary from person to person, you will experience an increase.
It will take dedication on your part, but imagine the feeling you will get when you look in the mirror and like what you see.
Step 1: Nutrition
This is the most important part of the puzzle, hands down. You can have the most impressive set of abs, but if they are covered with a layer of fat, you will not see them! Break up your day with 5 or 6 mini-meals because this jump start your metabolism. And stop eating foods that do not exist preventing results: white bread, lots of pasta, soda, candy, fast food, hydrogenated oils, sugar and high fructose corn syrup.
Instead, replace them with foods that will help you achieve your goal: oatmeal, olive oil, whole grain breads, fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs, natural peanut butter, chicken, fish, protein and water. Being realistic-you'll slip here and there, but make a conscious effort to radically improve your eating habits because getting a six Pak will be impossible if you do not.
Step 2: Exercise
You need to concern yourself with 3 different exercises: cardio, weightlifting and ab. And aim to exercise 3-4 times a week.
Cardio you do can be anything: walking, running, biking, swimming ... whichever cardio you do not mind doing so you will stick with it. Aim for 30-45 minutes, at least 2 times a week.
Weightlifting is important because 3 pounds of added muscle burns more calories as a 1 mile jog ... and this is while you're just sitting around! Aim for 30-45 minutes, at least 2 times a week. If you are confused as to what exercises to do for each body part, check out the following website. It features professional bodybuilders, but the information is great and can be used by anyone.
http://www.Bodybuilding.com/Fun/exercises.htm
The last exercise you need to put into your workout is ab exercises. Aim to work your abs at least 3 times a week. There are tons of different exercises AB You may try to find 3 or so that you enjoy doing so you can mix it up. Good database of different ab exercises are:
http://www.Bodybuilding.com/Fun/exername.php?MainMuscle=Abdominals
Tip: mix up your workout routine every 2 weeks to keep your body guessing and changing. Add or take away different weight or ab exercises, or at least, vary the weight, or a representative form of cardio you are doing.
Well, there you have it. Follow on 3 months of religion, and while results will vary from person to person, you will experience an increase.
It will take dedication on your part, but imagine the feeling you will get when you look in the mirror and like what you see.