Monday, June 23, 2008

Quick Abs Workout To Help You Lose Stomach Fat

Do you have too much stomach fat? Do you want to lose stomach fat?

Is that a stupid question? I think it probably is. Why would you be reading this if you have a six-pack or flat stomach that’s the envy of everyone around you?

But how do you get that flat stomach? Do you need to do more crunches or use that stupid abs exercise gizmo from the infomercials to lose stomach fat?

In short…No!!

You need to stop doing so many crunches and put your credit card back in your wallet and stop buying those worthless pieces of metal and plastic in the form of 3 easy payments.

Those models don’t use those things to get their ripped abs or flat, sexy stomachs.

So what are you supposed to do?

Besides eating lots of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole-grains, legumes and nuts?

Besides doing full body resistance training workouts and interval training?

You can add mini-circuits like the one I’m going to show you below to help burn stomach fat and get the abs of your dreams.

After your normal full-body resistance training workout or interval training I want you to perform the following mini-circuit.

Do the exercises one after the other with little to no rest until after you’ve done the third exercise. Then you can rest for 30 seconds and repeat the circuit 2-3 more times.

Remember to perform the exercises slow and in a controlled manner

1A) Stability Ball Jack Knife – 10 reps
1B) Reverse Crunch – 15 reps
1C) Plank – 60 seconds

In case you don’t know how to do the exercises, here’s a quick run-through.

Jack Knife – Roll out on a stability ball so your hands are on the floor and your feet are on the ball. Your body should be in a straight line and stomach tight. Pull the ball toward your by bending your knees, and contracting your abs. Then slowly return the ball back to the starting position.

Reverse crunch – Lie on your back on the floor with your knees and hips bent at 90 degree angles. Contract your abs and bring your knees toward your head. This is the important part…to really work your abs you have to curl your hips off the floor as you bring your knees in. If you don’t, you won’t work your abs. Slowly return to the starting position.

Plank – Lie on the floor in the top push-up position. Then lower your body and place your forearms on the floor so only your forearms and toes are on the floor and your body is in a straight line. Hold that position, keeping your stomach and butt tight for the prescribed time.

Do that mini-circuit 3-4 times per week and I guarantee that after 4 weeks you’ll see noticeable results in your stomach. You’ll lose stomach fat, your pants will fit better and you won’t have as much back pain.

Have a good day!

Ed

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