Sunday, February 15, 2009

3 Ultimate Tips for the Truth about Six Pack Abs

By Caitlin Ryan

I would love to have six pack abs by swimsuit season. Rock-hard, washboard tummies are sexy, healthy and desired by many. The problem is that most of us think it is not possible simply because we do not know how to achieve this gorgeous look!

Many people make the mistake of doing hundreds of what they believe is effective ab exercises such as crunches and sit-ups only to be disappointed when they do not achieve six pack abs. Michael Gear, author of The Truth about Six Pack Abs, will teach you how you can really achieve six-pack abs.

Just look at Michael's body and you will realize that he must know what he is doing! His rock-hard chiseled abs are proof-positive that his methods work!

After reviewing his book, I think there are 3 steps to success with the Truth about Six Pack Abs program. First, you need to figure out your energy needs and begin to lose that belly fat by eating the proper foods and staying away from the junk. Second, you need to understand why traditional cardio may not be working and implement Michael's cardio strategies. Third, you need to learn the abdominal workouts that Michael has designed.

You may be making the 5 common mistakes that most people make when trying to achieve six pack abs. The biggest mistake is the idea that spot-training your abdominal muscles will produce that rock-hard, chiseled stomach. No ab crunches in the world will help you lose the belly fat that may be covering up your abdominal muscles. You need to consume fewer calories and eat foods that are more efficient for fat burning and lean muscle building.

Included in Michael's ab program is a metabolic rate calculator, which makes it extremely easy to determine your caloric needs in order to lose body fat. He offers great advice and a really fun, tasty menu that will teach you how to eat in a way that maximizes your fat burning AND offers the best nutrition for a lean, chiseled figure.

When performing cardio, many people make the mistake of running or walking for long periods. Instead, The Truth about Six-Pack Abs sheds light on proper cardio that uses high intensity interval training that will minimize your time, but maximize your efforts. Michael offers some very valuable advice and direction on how to perform cardio in this way.

The icing on the cake is Michael's groundbreaking abdominal exercises that will train your abdominal muscles and strengthen your core. Included in the ab book are some alternatives to sit-ups that will support your back while creating a ripped, washboard stomach. You will learn how and why these exercises work as Michael takes you through the basics of your abdominal muscle structure.

Information on fat burner supplements and proper frequency and duration of cardio and weight training are also included in The Truth about Six Pack Abs. - 16004

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