How to Get Abs of Steel

Most people find rock hard abs extremely sexy, but they feel that abs of steel are unattainable. With the right diet and exercises, though, you can turn your flabby abs to rock hard abs in no time. Good abs aren't just for show either. A strong core helps alleviate back pain, too. Follow these steps to get abs of steel and look great.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Start with a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables and fiber, and not a lot of fatty foods. In order to get abs of steel, you need to begin with cutting the fat in your body. No matter how hard you get your abs, no one can see your six pack if a layer of fat is covering it.

2. Do crunches to strengthen your abdominal muscles. There are many different forms of crunches, each one targeting a certain area of your stomach. You can make your workout even more effective by using an exercise ball while you do your crunches.

3. Get involved in Pilates. Pilates exercises focus on using your mind to control your muscles, and they concentrate on strengthening your core postural muscles. This is a gentle, yet effective way to get abs of steel.

4. Go for a swim. This may not seem like a very effective way of getting abs of steel, but swimming gives the whole body a workout. Add more intensity to your swimming exercise by balancing on a floating ball. This requires that you use your entire core to stay balanced and is a great workout for your abs.

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[iamageniuster]

on 10/19/2008 Great tips. 5 stars! Thanks for sharing.