Everywhere you turn, someone’s promising the next secret to getting 6 pack abs. Some of these so called ’secrets’ have some degree of accuracy, while others, not so much. Deciphering which are the best methods to getting 6 pack abs is going to be critical to your having success with this goal.
The biggest area you need to focus on when trying to obtain 6 pack abs is going to be on your diet. Like it or not, the old saying that ‘abs are made in the kitchen’, is probably one of the most truthful statements in the fitness industry. If your diet isn’t in line, your stomach is going to show it.
So, what should you be doing with your diet?

First, ensure you are getting enough protein. Not only is protein going to form the key building blocks you need to build muscle tissue, but it’s also going to provide you with a better feeling of fullness than eating just carbohydrates alone would for example. Protein is more “expensive” than any other macronutrient meaning that your body will burn more calories breaking down protein compared to carbs and fats.
Next, don’t be afraid of dietary fat that comes from primarily monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as olive oils, fish oils, a mix of nuts, natural peanut butter and avocado. While it’s true that eating fat will increase your calories fast, as long as you keep it between 20-30% it can be one of the best things to get 6 pack abs fast. The important point here is that dietary fat helps keep your insulin level stable, which, when high enough can actually cause fat gain itself. (more…)

Now is the time to start your quest to lose belly fat, we will show you the secrets of how to lose belly fat fast. There is no doubting we all want to lose belly fat fast. The belly is the first place to gain belly fat and the last place to lose belly fat. The fat gained around the belly is termed as stubborn fat and for good reason, great perseverance is needed to lose belly fat, I am afraid there are no quick fixes in order to lose belly fat fast. But the good news is it can be done and there is no reason why you can’t lose belly fat and get those six pack abs.

Knowing that belly fat is stubborn means that your fat belly is going to do everything it can to hold onto it. Not a good situation in your quest to lose belly fat. First things first, lets talk about exercise to lose belly fat. First, hit the weights. When lifting, be sure you are lifting as heavy as you possibly can, as this is what will increase your metabolism. You want to aim for the 6-10 rep range, as this is most appropriate for metabolic effects.

Second, incorporate cardio. Don’t do hours on end in an attempt to lose belly fat fast though, focus on doing sprints. In fact, better yet is to sprint first, then do more steady state cardio afterwards. This will help to release the fatty acids from the tissue (mobilize them) and then burn them off during the steady state cardio. This type of set-up can be far more effective at getting that stubborn belly fat off your body than doing a typical cardio session.

Make sure you follow the lose belly fat diet. Too many fat or carbohydrates calories will slow your progress, while protein, generally speaking will help due to the fact the body burns more calories just digesting it.

This can be taken too far though - there is no need to exceed 1.5 grams per pound of body weight, but keeping it up around that level is your best approach. Then, fill in the remainder of your calories with carbohydrates around the workout period and fat during the other times.

Be patient, be consistent in the gym and follow the ab diet plan and you will lose belly fat fast.

Hi Folks,

Here’s a great interview we managed to arrange with Tom Venuto the fat loss guru, author of the best selling fat loss book Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle.  On behalf of our readers we asked Tom particularly for those that are struggling to lose belly fat and lose love handles, where they were going wrong in their training philosophy and here is Tom’s reply.  

QUESTION: Dear Tom: I have been working out for around a year now and I cannot get my lower abs into any type of shape. Despite doing 900 various crunches, ab roller, and 100 sit-ups four days a week, along with running and my regular workout on the weights, I still have a tire around my waist. What else can I do?

ANSWER: “What should I do to get abs?” is still one of the most frequently asked questions I receive out of the 7,000+ emails that come into my office every week. Although the question is often phrased differently, my answer is always the same:

Seeing your abs, or any other muscle group, for that matter - is almost entirely the result of having low body fat levels. You get low body fat from proper diet (as well as cardio and strength training), not from doing hundreds of ab exercises every day.

You didn’t mention whether you knew your body fat level or not. My guess is that it may seem like your lower ab muscles are “hard to develop,” but it’s not really an issue of “muscle development” at all, you simply have too much body fat and are storing it in your lower abdominal region more readily than other parts of your body and you can’t see the muscles through the fat. (more…)

Have you ever felt tired or got exhausted with your life and you feel is like falling apart? Well, it’s not yet the end. There are ways to rejuvenate and make you feel better. Exercises and pilates are forms of exercises that can help you relax, unwind, and restore yourself to good health.

You might think that yoga and pilates are similar. But actually, they are not. Others are aware of their differences while some are not. Yoga does not require any equipment to perform, while pilates needs a specific device - but not those found in the gym. Before, pilates only needs springs and high-tension elastic cords. (more…)

We all know how easy it is to put off exercise, especially if you have a busy life, but here are six key ways to keep yourself motivated:

1. Track your progress.
Find a method to track how many miles you’ve walked, how many calories you’ve burned or how many steps you’ve taken. Consider making a wall chart with milestones written out along a line. Make a check mark each day when you make progress toward your next milestone. You can even create a little character of yourself to move along the line. Each day, you can see how far you have to go until your next milestone, and how far you’ve come.
You can also track your progress on a simple calendar. Mark off the days that you complete your exercise routine. You’ll be motivated as you get to the end of the month and you see how well you have done with your plan. Several of the best online diet programs have an online component where you can track your progress, alongside your intake of food and water. (more…)

Good afternoon to you all, I hope you enjoyed the first part of your 4 minute fat loss workout. I know I certainly ache and I must admit that I found it tough and a total change compared to my usual philosophy of counting reps. But “ay” that what builds muscle and burns fat, change and intensity is good. Today we focus on the pulling muscles in Part 2 of the 4 minute fat loss workout. So lets get started, leave your comments and lets get some feedback, be it good or bad.

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