Six Pack Abs Made Easy

August 16th, 2008 by Kareem F Samhouri, DPT, CSCS, HFI
by Kareem F Samhouri, DPT, CSCS, HFI

Exercising on unstable surfaces is the fastest way to improve your results in your six pack ab quest. In an effort to improve results amongst all of my clients, unstable surface training has become a major influence, also leading to smaller bellies, stronger low backs, and faster results in all aspects of fitness.

Two-for-one training programs suggest that you are working towards two goals at once while training. In the case of unstable surface ab training, you will be able to improve toning of your belly as well as improve function related to daily activity. Functional training of the abdominal region leads to improved rotational strength, low back stability, ease with transition movements such as on/off the floor, and digestion. Multiple muscle actions serve to:

Improve the likelihood of stimulating an entire muscle, as opposed to one region. Also, functional strengthening techniques generally lead to better regularity of working out, as you will be able to feel stronger with all daily activities.

In order to truly reduce belly fat to the extent necessary to develop six pack abs, diet is an essential component. Personally, I’d rather see you stay away from extreme dieting and unrealistic food choices, but rather find mechanical foods that you enjoy eating. Mechanical foods are nutritional sources that require energy to be broken down and digested. Through increased energy use in the digestion process, you will increase metabolic demand and improve fat loss.

Remember, in order to guarantee your successful attainment of six pack abs, you will need to be disciplined and dedicated to your fitness program. Also, be sure to begin slowly and progress over time. If it truly is your goal to have six pack abs, it would be wise to make this a long-term goal that will be sustainable for years, rather than days.

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