by Brian.LeRoux

With this article, I want to show you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs. These are the main reasons most people just can not seem to get those six pack abs that everyone desires. If you haven’t already seen me around online somewhere, I’m the creator of one of the most popular abdominals and fat loss programs on the internet.

So in this article I want to highlight for you the main points and strategies that I use to make this program one of the most effective programs in existance for fully developing your abdominals as well as getting rid of that stubborn stomach fat that is covering them up.

Pay attention, because once you get this stuff right and start using these techniques regularly, you’ll be showing off your ripped abs in no time flat, whether it’s at the beach, at the pool, in the bedroom, wherever… Just think how great it’s going to feel when people are complimenting you on your washboard stomach!

Alright, here’s what make’s The Truth about Six Pack Abs different:

The main focus of this program is NOT abs exercises… And, better yet, this program consistently get’s BETTER results by NOT focusing on abs exercises!

I know that sounds counterintuitive, but the fact of the matter is that abs exercises are ok, and you do need to do a certain amount of them to develop the abdominals as best as possible. But to be honest, most people that are trying to get better looking abdominals waste WAY too much time training the abs directly. What you really need to focus on is burning off the extra fat that is covering them up.

Let’s get this straight right now… Abs exercises do NOT burn fat away from your abs! This can only be accomplished through a much more effective full body training routine that maximizes both your metabolic response and your hormonal response to your workouts. This is the main focus of my Truth about Six Pack Abs Program.

Now don’t get me wrong. It wouldn’t be an abs program if I didn’t show you the most effective exercises for developing your abdominals. I also give you detailed instructions and photos on how to do them right. But like I said, the main focus of this program is the secret method that I use to compile the full body training routines and maximize your fat burning effect.

This is the main reason that this program will be MUCH more effective for you than any other abs programs you’ve ever tried before. You’ve got my word on that.

This program uses none of your typical boring monotonous cardio routines.

In fact, you don’t have to do any typical cardio if you don’t want to! I actually recommend against it.

Seriously, almost every program out there tells you that you MUST do endless cardio exercise regularly to lose the body fat that is covering your abs. Most of them tell you to do 30-60 minutes of cardio exercise 3-4 days/week in addition to your strength training routines.

The truth is that this is not only unnecessary, but it can actually be counterproductive if you’re really trying to get as lean as possible, as quick as possible. I go into this in much more detail in the book, but basically this all comes back to the aspects of your metabolic rate, how much lean muscle you have, the hormonal response in your body from the exercise, and the residual calorie burn in the hours and days following your workouts. And normal boring cardio routines are ALL WRONG when it comes to maximizing these effects!

Now you’re probably thinking that since I’m against typical boring cardio routines, then that must simply mean I’m a proponent of interval training. Yes, as a matter of fact, I believe interval training is MUCH better than typical cardio.

However, I also use a special exercise combination and sequencing in my Truth about Six Pack Abs Program that gets even more powerful fat loss and muscle defining results than interval training. And that’s saying something, because interval training kicks butt! You’ll find out how this system works inside the program.

Want proof that you don’t need typical long-duration steady-pace cardio?

Well, first of all, I actually took a course recently that was devoted to scientific research into why steady-pace cardio exercise is actually not that effective at strengthening the heart. The focus of the research basically boiled down to the fact that the heart needs to be trained in a wide variety of ranges to actually be truly strengthened and ready for all the various stresses that life throws at it. Not only that, but steady-pace cardio was also proven in the research studies to be far less effective in the long term at reducing body fat stores.

To give you a real life example… Personally, I haven’t done what most people would label “cardio” in probably well over 5 years, and I’m actually leaner now and have a lower bodyfat % now than years ago when I did cardio regularly. Not only that, but my heart is in the best condition ever, as I now consistently have the resting heart rate of an elite athlete at about 50 bpm (remember that lower is better). My resting heart rate used to be in the mid to upper 60′s years ago when I used to do typical cardio and strength training routines like most people do.

This improvement in both body fat % and reduced resting heart rate is the direct result of the unique training methods I used in developing the programs in The Truth about Six Pack Abs.

This program does NOT revolve around having to use supplements or “fat-loss” pills.

Trust me when I say that for the most part, about 95% of supplements are a complete waste of your hard earned money. I’ve been approached by supplement companies in the past looking for me to promote their products for them, and offering me a lot of money to do so. Well, you know what I do? I tell them to shove it! Seriously, I won’t promote something to my readers that I don’t honestly believe in.

The fact is, I’ve learned over the years through my own experience, as well as hundreds of my clients and friends experiences with supplements, that they are really just selling you the dream that their pill or powder will be some “magical” solution to your struggle with getting that lean ripped body that you’ve been wanting for years. In reality, most supplements do nothing at all to help you improve your body.

Don’t get me wrong… I’m not totally bashing supplement companies, but like I said, about 95% of the products they promote are worthless, and won’t create any noticeable changes in your body. I will admit that there can be a place for meal replacements for people that can’t find the time to prepare or pack all of their real food meals. I also admit that I do think a high quality, fast digesting protein like whey protein can be useful to mix into your post-workout smoothies.

But the fact is that real food is always better for you than processed supplements (as long as you pick the right “real foods”). Anybody that tells you otherwise has either been brainwashed by all of the propaganda and super-hyped up ads that the supplement companies have spread throughout every magazine on the planet, or they have financial ties to selling supplements in some way themselves.

I have dedicated myself to not being lured into the lucrative world of selling supplements. Even though I could make a lot more money selling supplements than by selling my abs program, it’s just plain against my morals to rip people off like that.

Frankly, it amazes me that most people are more willing to spend , , even or more on a bottle of pills or powder than to spend on a comprehensive training and nutrition guide like this Truth about Six Pack Abs program, which will set them up for life on training programs and dietary secrets that will keep them lean and ripped for life. The only thing that bottle of pills or powder is going to do is give you expensive urine! You make the choice.

This program does not revolve around using any fancy “ab machines” or “ab gadgets”.

In case you were suckered into buying any of these worthless ab belts, loungers, rockers, or any other worthless ab gadget or machine, I have bad news… You were ripped off!

The truth is that most of these machines and gadgets are not the best way to develop the abdominal muscles. Sure, some of them may help a tiny bit with strengthening the abdominals, but they are far less effective than some of the best floor, hanging, and standing abs exercises.

Also, more importantly, virtually all of these abs machines, belts, and gadgets do absolutely NOTHING to burn fat off of the abdominal area!

Again, losing the fat that’s covering up your abs can only be accomplished with a smart nutritional program, and a well designed progressional training program that increases your metabolism and stimulates your fat-burning hormones in your body. Achieving this is simple once you understand the secrets I reveal in the Truth about Six Pack Abs program.

This program does not include some sort of fad diet or gimmicky diet trend.

None of that here. I promise you won’t be given any more crap about needing to eat “low-carb” or “low-fat”, or low or high anything, for that matter. The nutritional secrets I reveal in this program go against all of the authors and companies out there that are trying to lure you in with another one of their gimmicks.

The fact is that they need to come up with some sort of different “angle”, so that their diet program appears unique and gives the media something to talk about. That’s why there’s always some gimmick, like low-fat, or low-carb, or high protein, or the “colors diet”, the “low glycemic index diet”, the fasting diet, the cabbage diet, and so on.

Instead, I wanted to give you the TRUTH about what it really takes to eat a nutritious diet that not only will have you burning off that stubborn belly fat, but will also have you feeling full of energy every single day. If you don’t already feel energetic and alive every single day, then you are missing out, because it is an awesome feeling!

The great thing is that once you start eating balanced and healthy all the time, you virtually eliminate cravings altogether. Personally, I used to crave sweets constantly before I adopted the nutritious diet that I currently eat. Now, I can honestly say I can’t remember the last craving I had. It had to be more than 5 years ago… no joke!

Not only that, but I actually enjoy everything I eat way more than I used to years ago when I ate a lot of junk. Does that mean that I never eat burgers, or pizza, or beer? Of course not… We all have a social life. In fact, there are actually very healthy ways and variations to preparing healthier burgers and healthier pizza that I occasionally use.

I hope this article has given you some insight as to where you may be going wrong with your exercise and nutrition plans in striving for those elusive abs. See below for more info on losing stubborn stomach fat and developing ripped six pack abs.

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by longtrekhome

Ladies often ask me “How can I exercise to make my butt bigger?” They have noticed that their butt is almost similar to their hair. They just can’t seem to get it to do what they want! To make the butt bigger through exercise you have to realize that it needs the right tools and focus. Unfortunately many women don’t realize how involved butt exercises are and they are never committed to targeting their butt the right way.

Below is a list of tips that make up all the difference if you’ve ever asked yourself, “how do I exercise to make my butt bigger?” Doing the right things the right way will ensure you get the right results. The butt is becoming the most desired transformation in gyms everywhere for women. If you are among this group you may want to keep reading.

1 You Must Target All Of The Butt Muscles Through Exercise To Make It Bigger

There are four major muscles in the Butt. These are the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius, and the gluteus minimus. All of these muscles need to be targeted properly to make your butt tighten together, lift and grow in size. You’ll notice how important it is when working the bicep to also target the bicep. Also when you are exercising the thigh, you are sure to exercise the hamstring. Likewise it is important to target all aspects of the butt to make it bigger

2 You Must Perform Butt Targeted Exercise To Make It Bigger and Not Just Exercises Where it’s Involved.

Women often make the mistake of only doing exercises such as the squat to make their butt bigger. The might even through in a couple lunges and call it good. You should remember that these routines will not make my butt bigger because the butt muscle is not highly targeted. When individuals want to grow their biceps, they target the muscle directly. The butt muscle is no different in this regard.

3 You Must Exercise According To Your Own Body Type and Goals. The Butt Reacts Differently

The same exercise program for 35 different women with 35 different types of bodies and 35 different desires for their butt and body will just not do! This is what you’ll find in most fitness classes however. With women, nothing varies in shape and size more than the butt. For a women with a larger butt to do the same exercises as a women with a very small flat butt is just ridiculous. The key to any good program is to tailor your butt exercise to make it bigger based on what you want and where you are coming from.

The advice of doing crunches all day is not enough. You need cardio, you need the right diet, and you need to mix up your workouts.

Here are a few tips to get you on the path to Ab Success:

1. Lower your body fat percentage. This is done by a combination of diet and exercise. You need to engage in cardio workouts to burn calories and in turn burn stubborn fat. You may need to decrease how many calories you are taking in each day if you find that cardio alone does not do the trick. This is determined by the individual and you should always make sure that you are eating enough to support your workouts.

2. Eat 5 to 6 meals each day. This has many benefits. One it helps to regulate blood sugar which will result in fewer cravings. It also has the benefit of revving up your metabolism. By eating roughly every 3 hours you are preventing your body from going into starvation mode, where it will cling to fat and burn muscle instead.

3. Engage in total body workouts. Only doing crunches is the worst thing you can do. You should engage in cardio and muscle building workouts that target your entire body. Focus on core work. This will help you develop a great looking midsection as well as build the supporting muscles you need to keep you healthy and prevent injury.

Getting the abs of your dreams isn’t as hard as some make it out to be. It might take a little work on your part, but in the end it is so worth it!

Segments from the “Denise Austin’s Quick Burn Cardio” workout video: Two different interval segments: alternating fast/slow cardio and alternating aerobics and toning. Combining both techniques in one program maximizes variety and results. The all-aerobic section has three progressively intensifying circuits. Each starts low-impact, then moves to higher-impact and ends with a short cardio burst (eg full-fledged jumping jacks). The aero/tone sectio… see the full description (including workout level and equipment used) at www.collagevideo.com “Collage Video: exercise video specialists since 1987.” See 753 more instructor-selected workout videos at www.collagevideo.com

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by istolethetv

Who doesn’t secretly desire to have that sexy, six pack ab look that most people will never get the joy of experiencing? Almost everyone on some level wants to be able to pull off that look, but the sad fact is, most will never even come close. Now, that might sound a little disappointing, but when you look at what most people think will get them that look and what really works, you can understand why so many people fail to get six pack abs.

Here are some tips or secrets on getting six pack abs that you need to know:

1. Just doing sit ups or crunches is not going to get you that look.

How many people spend weeks and months trying to do the perfect sit up or the perfect crunch with the hopes that they will end up with a sleek and slim stomach, when all the while… they are going about it all wrong. If getting six pack abs was as simple as just getting down on the floor and doing tons and tons of sit ups and crunches, more people would be able to get that look. But, it’s not what really will get you there.

2. You are not going to get that sleek stomach until you finally get to the core of what is putting on the pounds.

Just about every week there is a new commercial on television for some new fad diet or exercise product or even set of DVD’s that is supposed to be the real deal and guess what? It’s usually nothing more than really clever marketing at best, and at worst, it’s just a bunch of nonsense. You have to really get to the core of what is putting on the pounds and keeping you from getting the six pack stomach that you want to have. Until you do, it’s going to be tough.

3. You need to be able to keep yourself motivated and that is one of the hardest things to do.

Look, you don’t get a perfect mid section overnight, and if it has been years that you have been putting on the weight, then you really cannot expect that it is going to come off in a flash. What really keeps most people from getting the sexy physique that they are after is… their lack of sustained motivation. Sure, everyone is motivated for the first week or two, but what keeps you going beyond that? You need to have something that really motivates you to keep on trucking until you DO get the results that you are after.

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by Michael_Lehet

Six-Pack Abs and Flat stomachs are always on the hot list. Exercises and gadgets sold to achieve a flat stomach are one of the most controversial topics in the fitness industry. Millions of abdominal gadgets, gimmicks, and exercise machines litter the closets of homes around the world. Yet there is information crucial to your success that product makers will never willingly tell. This missing information is what keeps you buying ever more “fitness products” hoping this time will be different.

First, the most critical thing for great looking six pack abs is losing the extra fat covering up your stomach muscles. Most people already have decent abdominals. No, really, you probably do too. Those secret six pack abs are just tragically hidden under layers of fat. To get these hidden stomach muscles to emerge into the light of day you must eat a diet that is right for you. You need to know what foods will work for your lifestyle and tastes.

If you want a fitness model’s stomach the perfect diet alone is not enough. You must combine a diet proper for you along with the correct fat burning exercises. Notice how I said the word ‘correct’ before ‘fat burning exercises’ in the previous sentence. Once you do that you can get into the shape required to join the abdominal elite.

The next inconvenient truth for the fitness gadget industry is almost all of the stomach exercises recommended on TV, the Internet, in magazines, etc. are not the best way to get those six pack abs to appear. Too much focus is wasted on abdominal exercises when trying to flatten the stomach. The best exercises for losing abdominal fat are ones that work the largest portions of the body at once.

To make matters worse gadget makers are going in the extreme opposite direction by laser focusing only on the abdominals. Which would you choose, 10-15 minutes of exercise that will burn at all day long or spend 0 on a gadget that will only burn a few calories while you are using it? The industry’s problem here is that an expensive AbdomiTronic™ is not necessary in the first picture.

Fitness product makers know there is not much money to be made in telling people to eat right for your needs and to perform basic time-tested exercises. There are billions of dollars in giving people just enough information to seem credible then selling them a gadget to magically solve their problem though. Since most people are not aware of the whole story about how to get into great shape gadget makers capitalize on that ignorance. Neat looking products are churned out that claim to wipe away all the reasons you can’t get into the shape you’ve always dreamed of. While casually leaving out any conflicting details that show the gadget is not neccessary.

If you really want tighter flatter abdominals that look like a six pack, remember that losing that extra stomach fat is the most important factor. Right after eating properly is using exercises that work the most amount of muscle possible. Full-body exercises are one of the best kept secrets for sexy six pack abs. Now this information is only the starting point. As I wrote earlier you have to eat right for you and find the most effective exercises that suit you.

No doubt the questions “What actually is eating right?” and “What are those effective exercises?” popped into your head. Well, that is a completely different topic than six pack abs and a story for another day…

by istolethetv

When I was much younger I wasn’t really a skinny guy, but I wasn’t as big as some of the guys in neighbour hood. There was a very small gym were most of us would hang out in the evening and mess around. A couple were into it full time and they were big. One day I was asked to join and I was into it for a couple of years or so, but I became a vegetarian and abandoned my weight training regime. The reason I mentioned this is to give those of you how like my posts on abs some of the benefits of my experiences while training to get muscle and ripped. You probably want bigger arms and broader shoulders and a fuller chest to go along with those six pack abs, am I right? So why are you finding it so hard to achieve them? As they are not out of your reach, it is probably because no one has ever told you how to, am I right? Ok, here is a general idea of the process; the way to make these muscle groups increase in size is high intensity weight training, overloading, being consistent and having a healthy surplus of calories and this is on a routine basis. Most of the time people now starting out think that to get a six pack require a different regime than the rest of the body and this is not the case. The abdominals are muscles too and require the same regime, the same amount of time and intensity as the other muscles in the body, they need to trained if you want thick dense abs to pop out every time you take your top off. There are two things to consider when trying to get ripped, 1} whether you are classed skinny or bulky, this is because that there two ways of approaching and getting six pack abs with the help of nutrition in terms of food consumption. For instance, someone who might be considered skinny would need to be eating about 15 times their body weight in calories as compared to someone who might be considered bulky, who would need to consume about 10 times their body weight. Both would probably need the same amount of protein, about 1 – 1.5grams per pound, while a skinny person might need 2x as many carbohydrates as protein, a bulky person might only need a 1:1 ratio of carbs. A skinny person will need high quality fats, nutrition drinks and large means, a bulky person will need healthy fats, fruits and veg and oils from nut and seeds. check this video out. 2}The next stage in getting six pack abs is to know the basic movements and patterns of your abs and how to train your abs safely and effectively. Here are four categories you should use to train your abs in, • Truck Flexion (upper abs) • Hip Flexion (lower abs) • Rotation (obliques) • Lateral Flexion (obliques) For more information on getting ripped quickly click here for a health regime that came make your dreams come true.

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by Vagues Solaires

The process of developing a six pack is by no means simple nor is it quick. As you may be able to tell from reading the above sections, it takes a significant amount of time and dedication in order to sculpt your abdominal muscles.

The following tips may aid you in making the process of developing a six pack slightly easier.

1) You may find it beneficial to write down any plans for your regimen in a planning book or exercise journal. This will aid you in maintaining records for future planning or to simply keep you on track.

2) Some people find that photo diaries containing before, middle and after shots are helpful, to motivated them and keep their minds on the tasks at hand. If you choose to maintain a photo diary, be sure you do not take photos to often- once a month will suffice. Do not study these pictures intensely as differences will only be slight and not overly noticeable.

3) Decrease the monotony of a work out by adding some new equipment or exercises. Exercise balls are a great way of improving your balance whilst strengthening muscle.

4) Some of the changes required to develop a six pack can be quite large. For this reason it is important to ease into them to ensure you are able to accommodate these in your lifestyle. Do not try to attempt changes suddenly and drastically.

5) One of the requirements for developing a six pack is weight loss- or loss of fat. In the event that you are building muscle at the same time as losing fat, your weight may actually increase (as muscle weighs more than fat). For this reason it is important to avoid obsessing over scale readings. A more accurate way of determining whether you are losing fat form your body may be to have a look at the way your clothes fit. If you are losing fat, your clothes will consequently become loose on your body.

6) Remember to keep your eating routine stable in order to keep your metabolism working as efficiently and effectively as possible.

7) Try tightening your abdominal muscles during your every day activities. This will serve to strengthen them at a faster rate.

In conclusion, it has been mentioned that the process of developing a six pack is by now means easy, and will require time and dedication. Do not put unrealistic expectations upon yourself; remember to start of slowly and to build on your expectations from there.

Simple goals such as a healthier diet and adding some exercise into your daily routine will be sufficient to begin with. From here you will be able to determine whether you will be able to adhere to the strict diet and exercise regimen that is required to develop a six pack

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by Lance McCord

You have been lied to. There are so many products out there that claim they ELIMINATE cellulite. Let me tell you that these outrageous claims are false!

What exactly is CELLULITE anyway?

Cellulite is just a fancy name for fat that pushes against the connective tissue, causing the skin to pucker and look like cottage cheese. Most women and girls have some cellulite. How much you have depends on genes, body fat levels, age and the thickness of your skin. It also depends on gender. Women develop cellulite more often than men.

Cellulite is a “natural” condition but that does not stop women from feeling self-conscious when they go to the beach and compare their lumpy thighs to the smooth legs of other women. It is positively demoralizing.

The reason I am doing this…

I have worked with women all across the country that are concerned about cellulite and ask if I can recommend any products that would help. Often, they have spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on products that just don’t work. Also, many women think because they are over 30 that there isn’t any hope in reducing or eliminating cellulite.

I get very upset when I see how deceptive the weight loss industry can be. Women want solutions and I feel this is my way of helping millions to know the truth.

The truth is:

Liposuction does not work because it sucks out deep fat but leaves the surface fat that causes cellulite untouched. In fact, liposuction may make cellulite worse because sucking out the deeper fat that cushions that skin may increase puckering.

Massage does not work. Massage camouflages cellulite by making the skin puffier but the effect is temporary.

Dietary supplements do not work. Women taking them show no improvements in weight, body fat or cellulite.

At least one study showed that women taking a popular cellulite-busting supplement had more cellulite than women taking sugar pills. So you ask…do I have to live with this unsightly cellulite or is there any help?

NO, you don’t have to live with it and YES, there is help.

There is help even if:

You are over 30 Your mother and grandmothers all had cellulite You have tried every “miracle cure” out there and none of them worked.

There is hope. You need to know with the right program, there is:

No PAIN

No Surgery

No potions

No pills

No expensive spa treatments

Instead, I give you the insider secrets, that really work and is just a sample of how I help women blast unwanted cellulite.

Imagine being able to blast cellulite once and for all!

Once you understand how to blast cellulite, you can say goodbye to the scourge of lumpy thighs for the rest of your life and enjoy improved health, increased energy and a more youthful figure.

Here are some of the top Secrets that I want to share with you that you can do right now.

1. Eliminate Processed Foods

Remember that cellulite is just surface fat. If you want to reduce cellulite, avoid weight gain by eliminating processed foods. They are loaded with empty calories and lots of unhealthy trans fats. Some research shows that eating trans fats causes people to produce larger fat cells. No wonder that women eating margarine –which contains trans fats — weigh more and have more cellulite than other women even if their overall calorie intake and activity levels are the same.

2. Avoid or Reduce Your Intake of Simple Sugars

Sugars not only have lots of empty calories, they cause insulin release. Insulin makes your body store fat and prevents it from breaking down the fat your body already has. This is just what you don’t need if you want to blast cellulite.

3. Limit High-Fat Dairy

Whole milk dairy products are high in calories. They are also rich in unhealthy saturated fats that break down slowly and stay in your body for a long time.

4. Don’t Skip Meals

Your body doesn’t like to be deprived. When you skip meals, your metabolism slows down. A slower metabolism guarantees unwanted cellulite and excess body fat!

To keep your metabolism in high gear, eat smaller, more frequent meals.

5. Drink Enough Water:

Many women who I consult with don’t drink enough water. Let me explain the importance that water has for your body. Water brings nutrients to your cells, helps you get rid of wastes and cushions your joints. When you don’t drink enough water, your kidneys can’t eliminate waste properly and they pass part of the job to the liver. Because the liver is working harder, it can’t do one of its main jobs, which is breaking down fat. When you drink enough water, your liver has less work to do in detoxifying the body and can work on getting rid of fat.

Imagine fitting into your “skinny jeans” or walking down the beach in a bathing suit or wearing sexy lingerie on your anniversary!

by digitalfemme

Feel like you’ve been doing crunches forever and still can’t get six pack abs?  You’re not alone; a lot of guys are just as frustrated and fed up as you are!  Without the right information and without the right techniques, building muscle and getting definition in any part of the body can be an impossibility.  And this true even if you do hundreds of sit-ups and crunches every single day!

So what’s the secret to really getting toned, defined, lean, six pack abs?  If crunches and sit-ups aren’t the answer, what is?  How do all those other guys with great abs do it; what do they know that you don’t?

There are some simple tips and techniques you should remember in order to get six pack abs, and these tips and techniques apply to everyone.  This means that even if you have virtually no muscle tone now or if you’ve been working out for years, you need to follow these tips in order to really see results.

Tip #1:  It’s quality, not quantity.  You can do sit-ups until you’re blue in the face (literally!) but if you’re not doing them right, you’ll never get results.  Remember that any exercise done for the abs should be working that – the abs.  Far too many guys curl up the back and neck and use these muscles to pull themselves up.  The stomach muscles get used only slightly, which means they don’t get built up.

Tip #2:  Mix it up.  Crunches and sit-ups are great.  Now try leg lifts.  While flat on your back with your legs stretched out, pull them off the ground about six inches and hold them there.  Feel the muscles that get worked in the stomach.  Try side crunches or simple Pilates moves.  When you mix up your routine, you really work muscles that are otherwise neglected.

Tip #3:  Don’t give up your cardio exercise.  This is not just to help you boost your fitness, but most importantly, it’s this layer of fat sitting over your abs that is hiding your six pack.  Cardio activity also increases blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the muscles.  Blood and oxygen both nourish the muscles which help them to become lean and toned.

Of course all your other great workout secrets still apply when you want to get six pack abs.  You need to watch your diet and get the lean protein necessary to build muscle.  You need to drink plenty of water so that the muscles stay hydrated.  Stay away from simple carbs as they break down as sugar in the body and cause you to store fat.

But these simple tips for working the abs are often overlooked by even the most experienced of bodybuilders so that they work and work and see few results.  Once you start incorporating them into your routine however, you’ll see a tremendous difference.  You’ll work muscles you’ve been neglecting and will feed all the muscles as well.  This will result in the tone and definition you’re seeking so you can finally get six pack abs!

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by Melita

When it comes to losing fat many women are making huge mistakes and as a result they are not getting the results they want.

1. Doing the same exercise routine

Women who do the same workout over and over without changing it will notice after awhile it stops producing results and they immediately become frustrated! To start burning fat again change your routine around (the sequence in which you perform your exercises).

2. Doing too much cardio

I find a lot of women do too much cardio and never get the results they want! One of the reasons is that doing too much and not eating enough will slow down your metabolism.

3. Not doing a fat-burning workout

Most women who don’t see results as fast as they want to are not working out with enough intensity! You don’t need to spend hours in the gym to blast fat. Focus on intensity to where you are breathing heavy and sweating. Women who participate in a boot camp program or circuit training can easily accomplish this type of workout.

4. Doing cardio the wrong way

Reading magazines or talking on the phone when doing cardio, it becomes a “social hour” and if you are looking to burn more fat you need to work a little harder so that holding a conversation is challenging.

5. Not doing any resistance training

Most women will focus on only cardio and are either afraid to lift weights or don’t realize the incredible fat-burning benefits. Your metabolism is elevated throughout the day when you weight train. Whereas with cardio it only stays elevated when you are doing it and only a few hours after that.

6. Lifting too light

Lifting light and lots of reps is not going to help you burn more fat, it is the intensity of the load (with the weights) that you are lifting. Don’t be afraid to challenge your muscles, it will only help you burn more fat!

7. Having the wrong workout for your body type

If you want to create a more pleasing look to sculpt your body then you need to focus on training that body part. For example, if you have a weak upper body and it does not match the rest of your body, then your workouts should focus more on that part first!

8. Not doing cardio at the right times

Most women do cardio before weight training, which is not the most effective way to burn fat. The best way to burn more fat is to do your resistance training first then immediately follow cardio. This enables your body to burn more fat efficiently since it has burned off your glycogen (stored energy), plus you will have more energy to lift weights!