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    A lot of people were saying they are unnecessary....

    A lot of people were saying they are unnecessary.

    I may be wrong so please correct me if I am -- but is it not the best time to fuel our muscles with protein right after we workout? This is...
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    This pretty much sums it up when you are talking...

    This pretty much sums it up when you are talking about losing fat. Hips/stomach is usually the last place for fat to disappear from - while the face is the first place many people notice it to...
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    best way to make your abs come out is to have a...

    best way to make your abs come out is to have a low body fat. Preferably around 10-12%

    Also you only need to do a few simple exercises to train your abs -- One that I highly recommend is planks....
  • An effective exercise to target your lower abs...

    An effective exercise to target your lower abs are hanging leg raises. Do this along with planks and you will get a great ab workout in.

    As far as losing fat in your lower area -- as someone else...
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    As others have mentioned you need to do sprints...

    As others have mentioned you need to do sprints -- especially if you want to train your fast twitch muscles.

    Simple way to go about doing this is:
    1. Jog for about 5 minutes to warm up
    2....
  • Muscle Migraine gave a well written response... ...

    Muscle Migraine gave a well written response...

    Basically just eat meals that are high in protein carbs and low in fats.

    To start seeing your abs well -- you can lose your extra body fat with...
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    This is partially false.. You can do sit ups...

    This is partially false..

    You can do sit ups until your blue in the face and never get a six pack. Also situps are one of the worst ab exercises you can do -- they don't target your abs well and...
  • As other's have mentioned a big part of getting a...

    As other's have mentioned a big part of getting a six pack is your diet.

    Once you have a low body fat % you really start to see your abs. I would also add in a few ab exercises to help strengthen...
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    I agree 100% You don't need to do much cardio...

    I agree 100%

    You don't need to do much cardio -- maybe 2-3 times a week. Your goal is to make push your heart above its normal rate to make it stronger. HIIT is a quick and effective way of doing...
  • Not entirely true -- a lot of ab exercises don't...

    Not entirely true -- a lot of ab exercises don't target your abdominal muscles well like sit ups and crunches.

    I would focus on compound exercises like hanging leg raises and other exercises that...
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    A great way to get more of a burn (a better...

    A great way to get more of a burn (a better workout) is do your ab exercises at the very end of your workout routine. They will already have gotten a good workout from your previous exercises I...
  • Two great ab exercises that are way more...

    Two great ab exercises that are way more effective then sit ups and crunches are...
    1. Planks
    2. Hanging leg raises

    The trick though to getting great abs is to have a low body fat % count. You...
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    According to nutritionist Antony Haynes he...

    According to nutritionist Antony Haynes he says...

    " Grazing was the way our body was designed to eat -- Large meals burden the digestive system, often causing bloating and lowered energy while...
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    You only need to work your abs at most 2-3 times...

    You only need to work your abs at most 2-3 times a week to start seeing great results.

    When you exercise though pick exercises that target your upper, lower and side abdominal muscles.

    Also as...
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    If you want a great ab workout that is short and...

    If you want a great ab workout that is short and effective pick three exercises that target your upper side and lower abs. For example:

    Upper abs= V-sits
    Lower abs= haning leg raises
    side abs=...
  • For cardio your goal is to raise your heart beat...

    For cardio your goal is to raise your heart beat higher then it usually is, so it will get stronger (similar to lifting weights).

    You could walk or jog -- but really you will not raise your...
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    I personally prefer several small meals a day for...

    I personally prefer several small meals a day for several reasons...

    1. It keeps energy level high and I never feel "bloated like you said"
    2. It helps regulate your metabolism which therefore...
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    I think as other's have mentioned -- it takes...

    I think as other's have mentioned -- it takes patience and time to achieve your end results.

    The thing about losing weight is you can't lost it one specific place like your stomach, and usually...
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