written by Ronny Marie Tucker, photographed by Hunter Henkel
When it comes to abdominals, everybody has a six pack. But the question is, can you see it? Spending hour after hour on crunches and sit-ups will not show the world your abdominal muscles. Crunches and sit-ups define abs while proper diet and cardio reveal them. A low-calorie diet combined with 3-5 days of cardio will put you on the path to a flatter stomach. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends no less than 1200 calories per day, and 20-60 minutes of continuous cardiovascular activity 3-5 days a week. Adding strength exercises or a weight lifting routine at least twice a week will also help with weight loss as muscle burns calories all day long. The more calories you burn, the more weight you will lose.
Define your abdominals daily with this four minute routine!
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