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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

How To Get Rid Of Abdominal Fat Fast!

By Michael Fleischner

As this new year quickly approaches many people are thinking about personal goals. If you're like most Americans, diet and exercise may be on your list of priorities. To be healthy you will need to reduce the size of your waist and show your muscles. Targeted fat reduction around you midsection can be difficult, but not if you know which fitness techniques get the best results.

Getting your body healthy can be difficult for anyone trying to get into shape. Imagining yourself in a gym with lots of people or managing a hectic schedule that doesn't allow for time to do your exercise can seem a bit frightening. The good news is that having strong abdominal muscles doesn't have to take a long time. Just a few minutes per day of abdominal exercises can go a long way towards achieving your goals.

Abdominal exercises are effective if done in moderation. The good news is that ab muscles recover quickly allowing you to do abdominal exercises regularly. Working both your upper and lower abdominal muscles is essential to getting that trim look in your mid section. You should always work lower abs before upper abs to ensure that you're getting the most from your work out.

Doing abdominal crunches is a great way to start working your upper abs. With a strong set of upper abs you can place more emphasis on your lower abdominal muscles over time. Crunches are best done while lying on the floor and raising your legs so your calves are at a ninety degree angle towards the floor. Said another way, bend your knees half way towards your chest. Begin the exercise by clasping your hands behind your neck and raise your torso upward with each repetition. Complete a set of ten reps.

Hanging leg raises are a fantastic method for working your upper and lower abdominal muscles. Once you've worked your lower abdominal muscles, the next step is to focus on your upper abs. Its even better when you can get a full range of motion working both your upper and lower abs simultaneously. Hanging leg raises, where you hang from a straight bar and raise your knees to your chest, are one of the most effective exercises for working both muscle groups.

Once you have mastered exercises like crunches and hanging raises to build your abdominal muscles, the next step is to focus on reducing overall body fat. The best way to do this is to build muscle and do aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise comes in a variety of forms such as running, jogging, biking, etc. Regardless of which method you choose, running or biking three days a week should do the trick. Focus on aerobic exercises to reduce fat around your stomach and your body as a whole.

Getting the abdominal muscles you have always wanted is simple. Start with powerful exercises like crunches and hanging leg raises. Add aerobic exercise to your fitness routine and you'll see your body fat start to melt away. Although we didn't discuss diet in great detail, adhering to a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables as well as low in saturated fat will go a long way in helping you achieve the six pack you've always wanted. - 17274

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