2.
Strength
it’s
important to also incorporate compound movements such as squats and deadlifts
into this kind of training
When it comes to abdominal strength
training, it’s important to also incorporate compound movements such as squats
and deadlifts into this kind of training. The primary function of the ab muscle
is to flex your torso forward. In these big compound moves your body is getting
strong at resisting that flexion, helping develop the deep stabilising muscles
and also the spinal erectors, which is what you want for an all-round strong
core. There are also muscles that flex your torso to the side and muscles that
rotate your torso. Often you see people on their ab roller every day doing
hundreds of crunches or sit-ups – this is not the route to a strong, healthy
midsection. If you want to effectively strengthen your stomach, you need to incorporate
the following types of exercises:
·
Squats,
deadlifts
·
Crunch,
hanging leg raises
·
Side bends, side
plank
·
Trunk rotation,
standing twist
·
Make sure during
your training you are progressively working your abs harder each time as they
are just like any other muscle.
3.
Nutrition
Give your
body the fuel it needs – vegetables, fruits, nuts, coconut oil, berries, whole
foods, and lean proteins
Most importantly, you must consider
your nutrition and learn how to stabilise your blood sugar! This is by far the
most important factor when it comes to burning away that excess body fat and
keeping it off! To effectively stabilise your blood sugar you must feed your
body frequently. The key is to give your body only what it needs at that time,
with an emphasis on protein at every meal to keep you feeling satisfied and to
repair muscles. Give your body the fuel it needs – vegetables, fruits, nuts,
coconut oil, berries, whole foods, and lean proteins (chicken, fish, lean beef,
eggs). And drink plenty of water. What’s not on the menu are refined carbs,
baked goods, sugar, white rice, pasta, high fructose corn syrup, fried foods,
margarine, foods made with partially hydrogenated oils, dairy, fatty processed
meats and trans fats.
4.
Find a
professional
A qualified fitness professional can
help you achieve your health and fitness goals and in less time than you would
imagine. If you are serious about your health and fitness goals and you are
ready for that flat stomach, I recommend you start implementing the strategies
listed in this article. These can help you take control of your metabolism and
burn off that excess body fat and having you looking and feeling great!
