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Recent question from a reader I thought I’d share:
How many situps/crunches do I have to do to get rid of this belly and get “6 pack abs?”

How about 2,000?  Not really.  There’s really no way to answer this question correctly and not knowing your current bodyfat level, measurements, eating habits, medical history and exercise program, I can’t even begin to make a fair assessment but I’ll share a few quick thoughts.

There are many factors that can contribute to getting 6 pack abs. “Doing situps/crunches” is not an important one (I’ll explain).  Honestly you don’t necessarily have to do any situps or crunches to get 6 pack abs.  Here are 6 things you do have to do:

• First your nutrition has to be on point.  You need a well balanced diet (high protein, healthy fats, and natural carbs) that stokes your metabolism and provides your essential vitamins and nutrients. That means no starving yourself here.

• You have to create a caloric deficit (burn more calories than you consume) to help get rid of your bodyfat through an exercise program.
• You need to have an intense weight training and cardio program several days per week that includes interval training.
• You have to do compound movements that offer a lot of “Bang For Your Buck.”  You actually can’t spot reduce in your body – this means you can’t make your body burn fat from a particular area by exercising that area (yes advertisements can be very deceiving here).  That’s why hundreds/thousands of situps won’t necessarily burn fat from your “belly.”
• You need adequate rest through sleep and time off from training.  Your body can’t recover properly without rest (I promise  I know this first hand).
• You have to be committed long-term and ready to change your lifestyle.  This is a process.  Not a quick fix. You didn’t get a “belly” overnight so you can’t get a “six-pack” overnight.  Anyone who promises differently is NOT telling the truth.

Still feel lost?  You can hire a personal trainer or an even better solution is bootcamp where we’ll help you with all of these (for less than the price of 2 sessions with a trainer).  There’s still room.  Register Now!