Bye Bye Love Handles and Belly Fat!

By: Ed Enomag

[ Posted On: 2009-03-31 ]

My subscribers ask me all the time: "What are the best 100 abdominal exercises?" For the most part, these are people who are trying to lose belly fat or get ripped six-pack abs or a tight, flat tummy. They are stunned when I inform them that you do not need 100 abdominal exercises. Truthfully, what really shocks most people is when I inform them that sit-ups, crunches, leg-lifts, etc, are actually among the LEAST effective methods to get rid of stubborn belly fat or uncover those abs or that flat tummy.

The body's fat-burning hormones are not triggered by traditional "abdominal" exercises such as sit-ups and crunches. For this reason, they are useless for losing that stubborn layer of fat that is hiding up your abs. If you do not lose belly fat that is covering your abs, you won't be able to get that six-pack or that tight, flat tummy. Even more interesting to note, those exercises tend to workout the wrong abdominal muscles, which can actually make your stomach bigger.

More effective than typical "abdominal" exercises is a total-body workout plan that will stimulate your body to burn fat everywhere. You will experience belly fat and ab results much more quickly in this manner. With fewer than 20 total-body exercises, you are able to work your entire body and stimulate your body to lose fat.

As an example, I'd like to give you some quick ab workouts that you are able to use that will be much more effective than sit-ups or crunches:

A. Mountain Climbers.

B. Front Squats.

C. Dumbbell Rows.

It's best to do 3 or 4 sets of 8 reps (the Mountain Climbers will be done in time intervals, versus reps.) If you prefer, you can also do higher sets of lower reps (such as 5 sets of 4 or 5 reps.)

With Mountain Climbers, you begin in a push-up position, and then move your legs back and forth, bringing your knees up to your chest, and then back out to their starting position. If you want to make it tougher , you can also shuffle your hands 8 to 10 inches forward and backward, while simultaneously doing the leg movements. This makes it a total body exercise, for sure! You should do the Mountain Climbers in intervals, such as 30 seconds.

Front squats are similar to back squats, except that this time, you will place the barbell in front of you, on your shoulders. Cross your arms, and hold the barbell in position with your fists against the bar, and your elbows out in front of you. If you have not done this before, you are going to require some practice. You should talk to a trainer at the gym to show you the correct form. Since the mass of the barbell is shifted to the front of your body, this will workout your abs big-time! Again, this is a total body workout, and will definitely help you to lose fat and uncover your abs.

Dumbbell rows are done in a pushup position, with your hands on the dumbbells. Row one dumbbell up, and balance your body with your other hand. Then bring the dumbbell down and change arms (row the other dumbell back and balance your body with the arm you just lowered.) This alternating motion will make for an intense workout for your abdominal core. This is another total body exercise that will trigger your body to lose fat.

When you finish each exercise, rest {thirty|30}}} seconds, then begin the next exercise. Rest a minute or two after each set.

For sure, when you are done with this workout, you will realize that you've just had one of the most intense abdominal workouts ever, without actually doing any traditional "ab" exercises.

Article Source: http://www.afroarticles.com/article-dashboard

About The Author: Ed Enomag -- Don't waste any more money on gimmick pills or "fad diets." Discover the best way to lose stomach fat and get a flat stomach for good.

| View Profile & All Articles By: Ed Enomag |

		Post Comment
		Blog This Article!
		Discuss Article in Forum(s)
		Publication \| Reprint Terms

Please Rate this Article

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Fitness Articles Via RSS!

| Category Feeds | All-in-one Feed | Other Feed & Syndication Options |

Additional Articles From - Home | Health | Fitness

	Print This Article
	Post Comment
	Add To Favorites
	Email To Friends
	Ezine Ready \| Syndication
	Make PDF Article
	Share in FaceBook
	Post To del.icio.us
	Post To Furl
	Add To Google Bookmarks
	Submit To Propellor
	Add To Yahoo! My Web
	Add Main Feed To Outlook
	Post to BookMarks @ AfroArticles.com

	Post To BookMarkAfrica.com

| More Subscription Options |

Site Home

Article Categories

More Search Options

Site Map

Submit Articles

Top Authors

Most Recent Articles