Ab Workout

Problem: Fat layers on top of your abs preventing you from having a washboard stomach.

Probably one of the most talked about body parts for both males and females are the abs. Many of us are most impressed by a person’s body by the look of their abs.Let’s face it, it’s the one hardest area to keep toned and defined and if you see someone who has a washboard stomach you are quite impressed by that persons’ ability to stay on top of their health (unless they are one of those lucky bastards that is genetically mapped for a 6 pack!).

But….the truth is that most of us already have abs and no matter how many hundreds of crunches we do, they just won’t pop out. You know what the reason is? Simple! Our body fat percentage has to be ridiculously low for those abs to really show (somewhere in the 5-7% range).

Solution: Diet and Exercise – Stop being so damn lazy and follow these steps…

Diet: If you haven’t already done so, read the article on Quick Weight Loss Tips which outlines some of the best ways to easily change your diet to help shed those extra pounds around your midsection.

Exercise plan: I wanted to put together a challenging ab workout which not only includes core exercises including your abs and lower back, but also a moderately intense gamut of cardio to whip you into shape. Here we go:

Do this Ab workout 2-3 times a week and nothing will melt off those extra few pounds better than this!

Ab Workout – The Ultimate Plan (Total time 40 minutes)

Step 1: Cardio Level 1 – 5 minute warm up on stationary bike

Step 2: Cardio Level 2 – 10 minute interval training on treadmill (mix jogging at 6 miles/hour and running at 8 miles/hour)

Step 3: Core Exercises (do these right after each other with no rest)
• 15 Ab crunches on stability Ball
• 10 Ab roll outs with stabilitys Ball
• 10 Lying down straight leg raises
• 10 back extensions on stability ball
• 30 seconds plank

Step 4: Cardio Level 2 – 5 minutes skipping rope

Step 5: Core Exercises (do these right after each other with no rest)
• 15 Ab crunches on stability Ball
• 10 Ab roll outs with stabilitys Ball
• 10 Lying down straight leg raises
• 10 back extensions on stability ball
• 30 seconds plank

Step 6: Cardio Level 3 – 10 minutes interval training on elliptical trainer or treadmill.

Step 7: Make sure to include a stretching (flexibility training) session after this workout for at least 5 minutes.

Conclusion:
This is it, and it’s going to take a lot of hard work to get your body fat percentage below 10%. Just be prepared for it psychologically and visualize yourself with those abs that you have always wanted your entire life.

Challenge yourself to always be the best shape of your life and you simply won’t be able to ask for anything more. This is one thing in your life you have complete control over so get off the lazy train and just do it.

Remember the quick weight loss tips and spend only 45 minutes doing this Ab workout 2 or 3 times a week and you will be on your way to reach that goal! Please share your progress with us by leaving a comment below, and if you have any questions I look forward to hearing them.