There is a lot of conflicting information available on getting V-cut abs, and a lot of 'experts' talk about the subject as though they were trying to enlighten you about some very closely guarded secret. However, 6 pack abs are anything but a modern phenomenon or someone's special secret. By following some simple steps, you should be able to lose weight fast and get those six-packs you always desired.
The Right Diet
The most important fact you should know is that getting six-pack abs requires an excellent diet. Your body fat percentage needs to be at a minimum, otherwise no matter how strong your abdominal muscles, they just won't show under that layer of fat. Burning fat is the same as losing weight, and it requires that you consume less-calories than you burn over the course of the day.
Fruits and Vegetables
To bring down your calorie consumption, try to begin by cutting out junk food, sugary sweets and alcohol from your diet. Whenever you feel like snacking, pick up a healthy substitute such as a fruit or almonds. In fact, fruits and vegetables will be a very important food group for you, as they will fill you without loading you with calories. They also carry irreplaceable health benefits. The best part is that once you get used to fruits and vegetables, you will find yourself getting addicted to them.
Lean Proteins
To get V-cut abs, your diet will also need to be rich in lean proteins, obtained from grains, lentils, beans, milk products, eggs and lean meats. Your body needs protein to repair and build your muscles after exercise. A protein-rich meal will also keep you feeling full for longer and prevent you from overeating. If you don't get enough proteins, you will neither be able to develop your muscles nor improve your metabolism. In other words, you can forget about six-pack abs.
Cardiovascular Exercises
While a good diet is half the battle, an effective exercise regime is equally important. To reduce your body fat percentage, you need to actively burn those excess calories, and the best way to do that is through a cardiovascular exercise. Try to incorporate jogging, rope jumping, cycling or swimming into your exercise regime 3-5 times a week, for at least half an hour at a time. No matter how much muscle-building you do, nothing burns calories as efficiently as aerobic activities do.
Muscle Strengthening
Your exercise regime must also incorporate muscle toning and strengthening exercises, if you are serious about six packs. The better your muscle mass, the faster your metabolism will be, and a faster metabolism means more calories burnt over the course of a day. Besides, it is muscle toning that will give your body a drool-worthy shape and make your abs stand out. However, an effective muscle strengthening exercise regime does not just focus on one part of the body. So, apart from your crunches, leg raises and other abdominal exercises, you must also emphasize on developing your upper body and lower body muscles. Exercises such as squats and lunges will also develop your core strength, which is vital for strong abs and a fit body.
If you stay with these diet and exercise tips for 8-12 weeks, there is nothing that will be able to prevent you from losing weight rapidly and acquiring the six-pack abs you have always wanted.
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