The stomach is the area most people say that they hate to deal with. Wouldn’t it be great if we could swallow a pill and have a six pack stomach? Good luck! To get a six pack we need to work at it.
It’s funny how we refer to our abs as our flat stomach or our six pack abs. our stomach is just one of the organs in the body but it seems like our abs hurt when our stomach does. But for the purpose of using terms that everyone understands, we will use “six pack stomach” and “six pack abs” interchangeably.
As we were saying, it would be great to take a flat stomach pill. There are even pills that are called flat stomach pills. Those rank right up there with the abdominal gadgets that promise sexy abs in six weeks. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true…
A six pack stomach is achieved through a combination of activities. Just cardio or just weights won’t bring you what you want. Cardio exercises help the body to burn fat. A deficit of calories is needed to burn every pound of fat. To be exact, 3,500 calories will burn a pound of fat.
Weight bearing exercises work to keep the fat burning. Building muscle will burn fat 24 hours a day. It is a big boost to your six pack stomach workout. Even if you don’t work your abs that day, the fat burning potential for the entire body including the abs is still there.
But, the workout is only half of the equation. The body is fueled by food. The type of fuel determines how well the body will run.
The early settlers ate all natural foods. They baked biscuits using butter and flour, both things we avoid today. They ate bacon off the hog and sausage and beef. So, how did they stay fit? Well, they worked about ten or twelve hours a day running farms and homes. They needed all of the fat and protein they could get.
If we were doing that kind of work, it probably wouldn’t be a problem, but in modern society most of us push pens and computer buttons instead of plows. Thus, we need to eat according to our level of activity. Only a diet filled with natural foods will give you the six pack stomach you desire.
Exercising Targeting Your Waist
Many people think that those gimmicky products on television will bring them a six pack in no time flat. But, we’ll let you in on a secret. Sexy abs comes from working the abdominals with every exercise you do.
Find a variety of exercises to do to achieve the look that you want. The best exercises are those that burn fat and build muscle at the same time. Combination moves work multiple muscle groups which saves time on workouts.
Knee Lift Shoulder Press
This exercise shouldn’t be with heavy weights at first. Start with five to eight pounds. Stand with your knees shoulder width apart. Arms should be bent at the elbow with the weights at ear height.
Lift your right knee to your weight as you push both arms above you head. Engage the abs to stay balanced as you lift the weights. Knee lifts work the lower abs at the same time that your shoulders are getting some work.
Reverse Lunge Kick
This combination move works the quadriceps, gluteus, and the abs. with weights in hand (five to ten pounds), slowly perform a reverse lunge by placing the left leg behind you in a wide stance and lunging down. As you return to the starting position, perform a front kick with the right leg. Repeat the combination on the left leg. The entire abs area is engaged during the lunge for balance and the lower abs gets extra work on the front kick.
Salsa Dancing
Ever wonder why dancers have such small waists and tight abs? It’s because they give them a real workout during their dance routines. Salsa dancing combines a lot of twisting moves with spins and fancy footwork. The abs are engaged throughout all moves to stay on balance.
Are you looking for a six pack stomach? A healthy diet is one component as is a variety of physical activities designed to keep those abs working all the time.