Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The Easier Ways To Get Perfect Abs



We are all searching for those perfect abs, and getting the much coveted physique of a six pack or a smooth stomach. The truth is that you already have the perfect abs, and training them is all about getting rid of the fat that covers them, increasing their definition, and strengthening them. This is all done through the proper diet, an abdominal training programme, cardio exercise and weight training. Sounds like a lot, but it's not really that difficult. It will take dedication, patience and some willpower on your part. But what else are you going to do? The confidence gained, not just through the right physique but also seeing that you can do it, is worth more than sitting around watching people on TV (who probably have the body you're looking for!)

A Balanced Diet that Burns Fat

You can do as much exercise as you want, but if you're not eating right you will never get to see the perfect abs that you're looking for, because your body needs a low level of fat. Typically, men need to have about 10% body fat (or lower) and women 13% (or lower) body fat before you see your abs. A healthy body fat ratio, with a great physique, for guys usually sits around 6-7% and for women usually around 11-12%.

A balanced diet needs to consist of carbs (40%), proteins (40%) and good fats (20%.) It's advised to have a good chat to a dietician or your doctor about where to find the right foods. It's not actually that difficult, and most of the foods are ordinary foods that we eat anyway. It's really just about having the right quantities at the right time.

Cardio Training

Cardio training is a very important part of abdominal training, and brings with it many healthy advantages as well. When you start the fat burning process, focusing on cardio will get you there much more quicker and allow you to see results. You will also feel a lot better. Cardio training should consist of about 20-30 minutes, three times a week.

A Weight Training Routine

Ideally you should be spending about 45-60 minutes, four times a week, in the gym. There are a number of exercises you can do at the gym, with the help of weights and the rope-pulley machines. Most people actually underestimate the kind of weight they can lift, and weights are also useful if you are doing crunches and a number of other exercises. Being at the gym is also helpful for building the rest of your physique, so that your body complements your abs.

An Abdominal Training Program

By learning how your abdominals work, and keeping in mind that they are there to perform a function (not to be built up like the rest of the body) you can find effective ways of training your abs. Exercises outside of the gym help a lot, as well as interval training. You not only want to get rid of the fat surrounding your abs, but also strengthening the abs so that they can be firm and hard. This will indeed help to create the chiseled, perfect abs that you are looking for.

Mark Bennet is a fitness enthusiast always looking for the easier and quicker ways to get fit and look your best. Mark has some of the best strategies for real people to get and keep great abs at http://www.RealEasyAbs.com

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