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Why crunches won't give you the abs you want...Exercises like crunches — no matter how often you do them — will never give you the abs you want. To get a flat stomach, you'll need to do several things consistently. Firstly, you'll need to eat the right foods. I know it's a cliché, but abs are made in the kitchen and not the gym. Hundreds of crunches won't help if your abs are hidden under a layer of fat. Most of the meals you eat (at least 8 out of 10) will need to contain enough calories, adequate amounts of protein, the right blend of fats, and carbohydrates with a low energy density. To see your abs, you will also need to exercise most days. Two or three times a week isn't enough. The intelligent use of supplements will also help you lose fat faster, though very few deliver the dramatic results they promise. Remember, you will need to do these things consistently — not just when you can be bothered. Getting a decent set of abs in a few weeks, or even a few months, is the exception rather than the rule. For men, your abs will become visible at a body fat percentage of around 7-9%. Unless they're competing in a fitness or bodybuilding competition, women don't usually want to see their abs. Most are happy with a flat stomach, or that little "line" running down the center of the stomach (which shows at a body fat percentage of 15-20%). Exercises like crunches are only a small part of what it takes to get a decent set of abs. Research shows that you'll lose fat faster with a combination of aerobic and resistance exercise, rather than aerobic exercise alone [1]. If you're looking for an effective workout routine that includes both resistance and aerobic exercise, the program described elsewhere on this site works well for almost everyone who tries it. Related Articles
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