Get Star-Worthy Abs, Whatever Your Excuse!

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  Posted by S Tue Oct 6, 2009 2:28pm PDT

  To have "killer abs" you need to get rid of excess fat. Which means working out your WHOLE BODY. Weight bearing exercises help you build muscle making you look toned and tight in all the right places, give you better posture (making your waist and tummy appear thinner) and they keep your metabolism up throughout the day (where you burn off more fat in the long run than pure cardio).

  Besides the normal plank and the side plank, an ab wheel is very good at working your core. Other exercises, such as lunges, squats, and off balance lifts like suitcase deadlifts engage your core in a major way. And best of all, the moves are more practical. How often do you do a crunch in normal day to day activities? Basically never. How often do you lift something off the floor with one hand (suitcase deadlift) or carry weight up stairs (squats and lunges)? All the time. Do these core exercises, in addition to working out the rest of your muscles, and eat right, and your abs will end up looking great, even if you never do a crunch again.

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  Posted by Ashley Tue Oct 6, 2009 4:52pm PDT

  The wall sit (isometric chair) does it for me, and swimming is great for working your core.

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  Posted by UgotAlilClassOnUrFace Tue Oct 6, 2009 5:44pm PDT

  Muscle abs on girls are gross. Stop using the "Just trying to be healthy" excuse too while your at it. Your vanity is the main / only reason your working out. Confidence is sexier than your body ever will be in the long run. So who wants a lager?

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  Posted by John Tue Oct 6, 2009 6:18pm PDT

  I agree with this information, I always wanted to do more walking but never figure out how to do this, I live just about a mile from my down tow. I will start walking there from tomorrow instead of driving, Thanks!

  John Nelson

  Roatan,Bay Islands

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  Posted by Cassie Wed Oct 7, 2009 7:12am PDT

  To the guy who says muscle abs on girls are gross...would you rather her have a beer belly?

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  Posted by soul Wed Oct 7, 2009 8:04am PDT

  i find girls with flat tummy rather very sexy, so am all for abs on women. but with all things.........moderation!!!!!

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  Posted by M.M. Wed Oct 7, 2009 9:23am PDT

  since celebs have lots of money and lots of time to seek attention in tabloids, of course they have time to do workouts...they dont work 9-5 at a desk m-f... thats the real secret!!

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  Posted by Harold Wed Oct 7, 2009 11:01am PDT

  What about running, how do you get started on a running routine? and not lower back pain in the process?

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  Posted by Nick Wed Oct 7, 2009 1:35pm PDT

  Well I have a six pack and I did it this way...

  First only eat one HUGE meal a day preferably around 10pm, just to get the juices flowing during sleep.

  Then only do the bench press when you work out...This way it'll strengthen only your midsection. Also do this only once a month, no more or else you will overwork your muscles.

  Finally remember that this is going to take a lot of work, so sleep is going to be important not to overwork your body. Sleep about 12-14 hours a day, unless you have drinken the night before, then up it to about 16 hours of sleep.

  So eat a HUGE meal get to sleep and melt those pounds away!

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  Posted by Ladyhawk Thu Oct 8, 2009 7:15am PDT

  I like using the 3D Ab machine and using an exercise ball. These helped me lose my "baby belly" and work so much better than doing regular sit ups with much less muscle pain.

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