Six Pack Abs Can Be Yours

By Lyla Feldman

You can spend hours in the gym everyday trying to achieve that perfect beach body and get zero results. It's not the quantity of time it's the quality that counts. Time is precious these days for most of us. Wouldn't you much rather be spending time with your loved ones or reading that novel than staring at the wall on the treadmill? If you want to shape up fast, here are some sure fire moves to help you with that mission. You will soon be able to put that sarong or cover up away!

We spend so much time obsessing about our mid section and comparing it to others. You often wonder how the person next to you in your spinning class gets their six pack. It definitely takes true dedication which a consistent fitness routine as well as a healthy diet.
These crunches work better than regular old floor sit ups. However, if you find yourself in a rut with doing the same old crunches, there are a few proven moves to help you lose some of that flab.

After you stretch and warm up a bit, start by finding one of those stability balls for your sit ups. With your feet pressed against the earth, lay with your lower back against the ball and lift your shoulders and upper back up towards the sky. Be careful not to strain your neck in the process so hold it up if necessary.

If you are lucky enough to have a workout buddy, then medicine ball crunches are another way to get flab abs. If you belong to a health club, then you have probably seen people do this move that is sure to work all abdominal muscles. Lay on your back, feet on the floor and knees bent. Have your partner throw the ball (the heavier the better) directly towards you, then to your right and left. By catching and releases the ball using only your core and arms you will see a difference in a few weeks.

One of my favorite ab workouts is Pilates but when I am short on time I do a few sets of V-sits. You can do this by balancing on your butt, bend your knees and then drawn them outwards with your arms out. If you add these moves to your workout about 2-3 times a week (2 sets of 20 reps) you should be on your way to achieving your goal!

Lyla Feldman writes about health and fitness. Some of her favorite passions include writing about energy drinks and natural sleep aids.