Work the Abs Like Any Other Muscleįor some reason, the fitness industry has worked to convince us that the abdominal muscles respond differently to intensity, frequency and duration than the other muscles of the body.ĭo you think doing chin-ups or squats for 30 minutes every day would be a good idea? Of course not, but many people don’t bat an eye at doing a 30-minute abs class five days a week. This way, you’ll no longer be able to replace your last few sets of sit-ups with a 500-calorie protein shake.
Instead of devoting only a couple of sets to the abs at the end of your workout, design entire sessions that address your core. Inevitably, you'll end up skipping what you save for last. And make sure you fit in plenty of cardio during your weekly training to help burn calories and shed fat. Exercises like the push-up and chin-up may be considered upper body exercises, but both of them also stimulate the abdominal muscles. Instead, use complex exercises that work more of your body while also challenging the abdominal region. But when it comes to your abdominals, crunches aren’t going to remove unwanted belly fat. If we’re talking about your arms, sure, doing bicep curls may help you add some size, but that's spot training, not spot reducing. Sorry, You Can't Spot Reduceįor decades, people have attempted to address their trouble spots with isolated exercises. Eat fewer calories, increase your water intake and consume more lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. The most effective way to do that? A proper diet. What’s the quickest way to get defined abs? Lose fat.
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