Want Flat Abs? Here's Why Strong Abs Are Way Better

I think the last time I had flat abs was when I was, say, 6 months old?  After that, they vanished because, like so many of us, my body tends to store excess fat around the belly.

Why?   Well, there are lots of reasons, like if you're a woman or you're going through menopause or if you inherited that particular trait from your parents or if you eat too much...and on and on.  So, flat abs?  Very, very hard to get without pretty much dropping your body fat to levels that would leave most of us starved and miserable.

But, you don't need flat abs...you need strong abs.  Just trust me on this one.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Want Flat Abs? Here's Why Strong Abs Are Way Better I think the last time I had flat abs was when I was, say, 6 months old?  After that, they vanished because, like so many of us, my body tends to store excess fat around the belly. Why?   Well, there are lots of reasons, like if you're a woman or you're going through menopause or if you inherited that particular trait from your parents or if you eat too much...and on and on.  So, flat abs?  Very, very hard to get without pretty much dropping your body fat to levels that would leave most of us starved and miserable. But, you don't need flat abs...you need strong abs.  Just trust me on this one. Paige Waehner Exercise Expert Want Flat Abs? There's Something More Important: Strong Abs!   If you could pick one part of your body to change, sculpt and shape, what would it be? For those of us with multiple body parts that don't quite match our desired shape, that's a tough question. But, almost none of us would turn down the promise of a flat, sculpted belly with a six-pack for everyone to see and admire.   READ NOW Why do men always seem to lose weight faster than women?   I swear that my husband can run around the block and do 5 situps and lose 5 pounds while I could train for a marathon and probably gain weight.  So, what's the deal?  Why do mean lose weight faster?  It's because they suck.  Okay, not really.  Well, maybe a little. READ NOW Get Off the Floor! Work Your Abs Standing Up - No Crunches   If you're a long-time exerciser, you've likely done hundreds of reps of hundreds of different exercises, but I'll bet there's one you've done more than any other: Crunches. Guess what?  Crunches are kind of stupid and there are better ways to work your abs, people.   READ NOW Do You Feel Too Overweight to Exercise? You're Not Alone   If you're overweight, it's hard enough just doing normal things sometimes.  When you try to add exercise to the mix, now you're really adding some challenge.  So, what do you do if you're overweight, but you know you need to exercise?  I've got some ideas. READ NOW Help! My Stress Ate My Workouts!   I know exercise is supposed to help you deal with stress, but what if you're so crazed with stress that you feel like you just can't exercise?  Maybe you're too exhausted or maybe you feel like pounding your body right isn't a great idea.  No problem.  I've got your back.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Skip the Candy and Head Straight for the Sex This Valentine's Day • Banishing Bloat: How To Get Rid of Fluid Retention and Puffiness • Tap Into Your Sexy Side With These Dance Fitness Routines • 4 Ways Exercise Can Improve Your Sex Life • Exercises to Keep Your Knees Healthy • Why Endocrinologists Don't Like Natural Thyroid • Men Can Reduce ED Risks with Exercise • Good Advice for New Thyroid Patients Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.