Six pack ABS routine for women
Though losing belly fat is a lot easier for women than men because of the way their bodies has been designed naturally but women usually have to face a time when they stop losing any fat before her ABS become visible. This is not normally the case with men. Hence, most women normally have to struggle a little to overcome this stage that becomes a hurdle in her getting the desired six pack ABS. Losing stubborn fat that accumulates over the belly is thereby the first thing that you need to concentrate on, to tone your stomach area.
Shaping up a leaner you
Visible results can be achieved as you lose belly fat and develop lean muscles. So, giving up sweets along with soda, cake, candy, cookies and ice cream is the best way to go to lose unwanted belly fat. More lean proteins should be included in your diet, so that you can gain proper nutrition to build muscles. It is advisable to drink a minimum of 8-oz. water everyday. This helps in the growth of muscles.
Increasing the intake of non-processed foods allow you to reduce fat consumption and bloating. Fresh, baked, high fiber and whole wheat are the foods that will prove to be most useful for you to discover a leaner you. Cardio exercise of half an hour, four days per week is another addition you will have to make in your routine. Aerobics, dance and running are good options to burn stomach fat.
Exercises for women to build ABS
You may start up with the plank. Lie down on the stomach ad try lifting your chest as you place your forearms and elbows on ground. Balance your toes and start lifting your legs. Tighten the muscles of your stomach as you keep flat your back. Hold it in this position for up to 60 seconds, lower them and repeat. Complete 3-5 reps.
Get on with your bicycling all over again. Lie down on the back and bend in your hips and knees to the right angle (90 degrees). Curl the chest forward and place your hands at the back of your head. Bring in the left leg towards your chest and straighten the right leg. As you do this, move in the right shoulder towards left knee. Similarly, do it with the opposite leg and the shoulder as well. So, it will look as if you are doing pedaling. Complete 12-18 reps. You may also do reverse crunch for the same number of reps.