4 Weeks to a Flatter Stomach



Posted: Friday, June 08, 2007

by Karen Sessions
The Elite Physique

Do you want to know how to turn your belly pooch into a flatter stomach? If you are like most people, the answer is a loud and clear, "YES!"

You can definitely achieve a smoother and flatter stomach than you have right now just by following these simple tips in this article for 30 days. You will be amazed at how effectively they work.

In brief, high-grade nutrition is one of the most essential factors to weight loss and a flat stomach. Cardiovascular exercise, too, has its place. When you combine quality nutrition with the right cardio program, you have a killer recipe for fat loss. The benefits of adding cardio to your exercise program are limitless.

Cardio:

Burns calories

Boosts your metabolism

Decreases stress and anxiety

Burns fat

Improves sleep

Improved endurance

Improves heart and lung function

Creates a sense of euphoria

No More Boring Cardio

Many people get discouraged when doing cardio because it's boring to them. Cardio exercise is not limited to walking on a treadmill. The days of boring cardio are over. Cardio can be fun and invigorating. There are many different forms of cardio that you can implement to break out of that same boring routine. Using a variety can make cardio fun and enjoyable.

Great forms of cardio:

Jogging

Sprinting

Power walking

Aerobic class

Spinning class

Running stadiums

Swimming

Cycling

Hiking

Best Time To Do Cardio

There has been a lot of debate regarding "the absolute best time to do cardio." The best time to do cardio is when it's best for you.

The discussion of fasted cardio is also a topic that has been beaten to death. Does fasted cardio burn muscle? Fasted cardio only burns muscle if you are not eating enough food of quality. Under-eating combined with fasted cardio equals muscle loss.

Kicking Up Cardio To Burn Fat

You can take your cardio to a new level and crank up your fat-burning process by implementing HIIT (high-intensity interval training) which is alternating short bursts of high-intensity with moderate recovery periods.

Taking Your Fat Burning To New Levels

While cardio is a fat-loss advantage in any fitness program, a diet consisting of quality foods and strength training exercises creates a defense shield to prevent fat gain. For a well-rounded fitness program, include all three components (good nutrition, strength training, and cardio).

Conclusion to 4 Weeks to a Flatter Stomach

There you have it: When you are armed with the facts and implement them consistently, you have nothing to lose but fat and you will be pleased with your final outcome. Challenge yourself right now and start combining these simple methods to accomplish a flatter stomach. In 30 days you'll be happy that you did.

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Karen Sessions has been in the fitness industry since 1988. She is a nationally qualified bodybuilder and holds two personal training certifications. She has written 6 ebooks on fitness and has helped hundreds of clients transform their bodies. http://www.lose-weight-forever.com
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