Top 7 Movements for a Stronger Core & Visible Abs
Get a Stronger Core and Reveal Your Hidden Six Pack
And steps to see your abs ...
Whether summer is around the corner, you are ready to rock that bikini on vacation or you just want to see those mystical abs!
GOOD NEWS: WE ALL HAVE ABS! AND YOU/LL EVEN BE ABLE TO SEE THEM.. FOR SOME AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS!
UNPOPULAR NEWS: IT'S NOT GOING TO BE EASY TO SEE THEM + THERE ARE MULTIPLE STEPS TO GET THERE!
Okay, I’m done yelling but got my point across.
One of the biggest goals Okon clients set out to accomplish is to see their abs, which is a pretty common end goal!
For many losing belly fat seems like a longgggg road, but what's more important is how dangerous stored body fat that surrounds the internal organs is. Excess fat makes it more difficult for organs to function properly.
This fat is also known as visceral fat, this type of fat circulates throughout your bloodstream which puts you at risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease!
But back to looking good and seeing those abs pop!
There are a few major key factors that will impact whether you will ever see your beloved abs.
#1 Is going to be what you eat!! Have you heard the term “abs are made in the kitchen?” Unfortunately for us foodies out there or anyone who loves food in general this can present a problem, coz, food.
We all have abs -- many of us just can't see them because there is a nice layer (or multiple) of subcutaneous fat covering those beauties up! Choosing the right foods will be vital to seeing all the hard work you’re doing to unveil them! Read about proper diet and nutrition here!
#2 Is to do exercises that are made to BURN ALL THE FAT! This comes second to diet as exercise is not only good for your cardiovascular health but it also helps aid your diet in burning through that unwanted belly fat! Need some good fat burning exercises? Find them here! Or sign up at the bottom!
IT THIS SIMPLE > GOOD DIET + EXERCISE = BURN ALL THE FAT = ABS BABY!
All that being said, that doesn't mean you don't need to do movements to help strengthen your core! So I have put together my list of some of the best core movements!
Here are the Top 7 Core Movements:
1. Tuck Crunches
2. Bicycles (can add loop band)
3. Slider Mt. Climbers
4. Russian Twists
5. Slider V-Ups
6. Banded Leg Lifts
7. Banded Flutter Kicks
These are great movements to really work your core + feel the burn!
Remember In order to lose belly fat and body weight safely, you must commit to a long-term program that combines goals specific exercises and proper nutrition!
When it comes to body fat, know your fats! There are two types of fat:
- Subcutaneous fat or “soft fat” is the jiggly fat visible just under the skin.
- Visceral fat surrounds the organs. Though it is not visible from the outside. Visceral fat causes your body to release cortisol, the stress hormone and other compounds that increase inflammation throughout your body.
When you start a fat loss program visceral fat will be lost first, however the subcutaneous fat may take a little longer to lose, so be patient.
Give your body time to lose excess body fat, if it didn't take you 12 weeks to gain it all, it won’t take you 12 weeks to lose it!
Hopefully you enjoyed these tips + movements + education to help you get on track with your AB goals!!
Feel like you need help? If you are interested in a customized fat-loss program, we can get you on a goal specific program with our team today! Read more about our programs here!
Conclusion
We all have abs, we just cant see them! In order to get that six pack, you'll have to do the work in the kitchen and in the gym!
Angie, Team Okon + Russell!
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I worked with my team to put together a quick list of some of the most common foods so you are able to reference this as you are focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Simple. Easy. Effective.
