Ab Workout

Get Great Looking Abs

Everyone wants a trim, toned tummy, the unmistakable sign of fitness. Strong abdominal muscles help keep your physique looking its best, improve posture and prevent lower back pain.

But if you are thinking about a short cut, think again. For example, these new electronic stimulating belt devices to get the “washboard” or “six-pack” look are getting a lot of attention. The FDA has concerns about the safety of the products, particularly with the electronic configurations and labeling. Moreover, the simulated muscle contractions the devices produce, which users have rated as uncomfortably intense, are not the equivalent of doing abdominal exercises. An electronic mechanism simply cannot take the place of a fitness routine at Fitness USA.

Here’s the tried and true way to get great abs:

• Get rid of the flab. You need plenty of aerobic activity, like walking the treadmill or riding the recumbent bike, to burn fat around your belly. You also must eat a healthy, low-fat diet. Remember, we really are what we eat.
• Build the muscles in your midsection, which pulls your gut inward, with strength training exercises 2 to 3 times a week. Add extra weights as you progress for greater resistance.
• Increase your endurance with crunches. Gradually, you’ll be able to last longer and spend more time with your routine.
• Concentrate on technique. Maintain slow, controlled movements and steady breathing while exercising.

Know your facts: New fangled devices won’t produce the results you want, but the right program at Fitness USA will.