We all have a six-pack and I’m not talking about the kind with aluminum cans. It’s there and it’s always been there beneath the comfort and padding of the despised spare tire and belly fat. Belly up and follow these simple rules on your six-pack abs quest…
Oh Sugar Sugar…
The number one rule on the journey to a tone belly is the decrease your amount of sugar. Simply limit your sugar intake and you will notice your body will be able to burn fat more efficiently.
Move it, Move it…
We usually believe that crunches equal six-pack abs. What we don’t know is that we need a variety of exercise to get the results we crave. Hold a broom behind your head and bend from one side to the other and make sure to keep your stomach tight. You should be able to feel the stretch in your sides (and the morning after you should be able to feel the results of your workout.)
Next, lie on your back with your knees up and your hands behind your head, then move your left elbow towards your right knee and back, then right towards left, and repeat. Try to do 50 on each side.
Then, lie on a mat with your feet crossed and raised in the air (your body should be in a v-shape) hold a medicine ball with your hands outstretched on either side. Twist on each side, making sure to keep your hips still. The actions should be in your waist alone. Continue slowly moving from side to side for at least a minute.
Traditional crunches still work, however, it’s crucial to make sure your format is correct. When raising your head up look at the ceiling and make sure to keep your neck straight. You should immediately feel the difference.
Urban Girl Fitness Quote of the Day:
I really don’t think I need buns of steel. I’d be happy with buns of cinnamon. ~Ellen DeGeneres
