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With this article, I want to show you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs. These are the main reasons most people just can not seem to get those six pack abs that everyone desires. If you haven’t already seen me around online somewhere, I’m the creator of one of the most popular abdominals and fat loss programs on the internet.

So in this article I want to highlight for you the main points and strategies that I use to make this program one of the most effective programs in existance for fully developing your abdominals as well as getting rid of that stubborn stomach fat that is covering them up.

Pay attention, because once you get this stuff right and start using these techniques regularly, you’ll be showing off your ripped abs in no time flat, whether it’s at the beach, at the pool, in the bedroom, wherever… Just think how great it’s going to feel when people are complimenting you on your washboard stomach!

Alright, here’s what make’s The Truth about Six Pack Abs different:

1. The main focus of this program is NOT abs exercises… And, better yet, this program consistently get’s better results by NOT focusing on abs exercises!

I know that sounds counterintuitive, but the fact of the matter is that abs exercises are ok, and you do need to do a certain amount of them to develop the abdominals as best as possible. But to be honest, most people that are trying to get better looking abdominals waste WAY too much time training the abs directly. What you really need to focus on is burning off the extra fat that is covering them up.

Let’s get this straight right now… Abs exercises do NOT burn fat away from your abs! This can only be accomplished through a much more effective full body training routine that maximizes both your metabolic response and your hormonal response to your workouts. This is the main focus of my Truth about Six Pack Abs Program.

Now don’t get me wrong. It wouldn’t be an abs program if I didn’t show you the most effective exercises for developing your abdominals. I also give you detailed instructions and photos on how to do them right. But like I said, the main focus of this program is the secret method that I use to compile the full body training routines and maximize your fat burning effect.

This is the main reason that this program will be much more effective for you than any other abs programs you’ve ever tried before. You’ve got my word on that.

2. This program uses none of your typical boring monotonous cardio routines.

In fact, you don’t have to do any typical cardio if you don’t want to! I actually recommend against it.

Seriously, almost every program out there tells you that you must do endless cardio exercise regularly to lose the body fat that is covering your abs. Most of them tell you to do 30-60 minutes of cardio exercise 3-4 days/week in addition to your strength training routines.

The truth is that this is not only unnecessary, but it can actually be counterproductive if you’re really trying to get as lean as possible, as quick as possible. I go into this in much more detail in the book, but basically this all comes back to the aspects of your metabolic rate, how much lean muscle you have, the hormonal response in your body from the exercise, and the residual calorie burn in the hours and days following your workouts. And normal boring cardio routines are all wrong when it comes to maximizing these effects!

Originally posted 2009-11-09 07:02:02.

The title of Michael D. Geary’s book suggests it is just a tome to help someone obsessed with six pack abs, but in actuality, it is much more comprehensive and scholarly than the title and hype suggest. Skeptical by nature, I was prepared to be underwhelmed by the popular e-book written by the ubiquitous certified nutrition specialist and personal trainer. There are just so many advertisements, infomercials and emails pushing the “easiest” or “simplest” or “only way” to improve something about ourselves that we don’t like. I thought this book might be one more empty promise product.

Evidently these products sell because there are billions of dollars spent by Americans every year trying to develop a swimsuit-models body and particularly the rippling midsection. Even though we renamed them to make them less offensive, love handles continue to haunt us. An easy method to develop a flat stomach is the holy grail of our current culture. How to Get Six pack abs.

Mike Geary comes right out of the gate and lays this notion to rest; no one can develop six pack abs no matter how hard they work out, if they have too much body fat. Noticeable abdominal muscles are more a function of leanness rather than development. In other words all the machines, gadgets and wraps in the world aren’t going to help you get a flat stomach unless you are very lean. This is not as comfortable a concept to people who are selling, and profiting off of gadgets and devices to work the midsection, but it is undeniably true.

Six Pack abs become visible when someone’s body fat percentage drops enough that they can be seen. For a male if his body fat percentage is much over 10, he is going to have to loose weight; for women it’s about six points higher.

After establishing this truth, Geary goes on in subsequent chapters to explain the importance of diet and the various effects of certain foods on your metabolism and subsequently your ability to loose weight and most importantly, fat. It is all very thorough and clearly written and he has a wonderful diatribe about the evils of processed foods. Many others writers and nutritionist have carried this water before Geary, but even so, it’s always nice to hear your convictions being reaffirmed.

Some other good tidbits from Geary:

• The abs – rectus abdominis muscles that form the visible ridges are all one muscle – there are no “upper” and “lower” abdominal muscles
• Eating the right fats can actually help make you leaner
• It is beneficial to occasionally blow the diet and overeat
• To help keep your metabolic rate high eat five or six small meals as opposed to three large ones
• Avoid eating anything made with hydrogenated oil
• Tea can have a beneficial effect on fat loss efforts as can spinach broccoli and beans as well as cayenne and chili pepper

It is a bit disappointing that “The Truth About Six Pack Abs” is not sourced. There isn’t a single footnote, endnote or an index. So although the information is very well presented, it would be beneficial to be able to research further on some of the topics. No doubt, Geary learned it from somewhere.

Another weak link in the book is the specific instructions on exercises. There are illustrations, but in some cases only two photos per exercise. I’ve been working out for about 30 years, so I had no problem following along – but the one exercise with which I was completely unfamiliar, I wanted more info. So I can imagine that a beginner will need some additional help.

There is bit of the irony in the book; it is promoted as a no abs-workout program, but there are photos and guidelines on proper technique for doing various crunch exercises. Geary does explain that these are not the most important aspect to developing that washboard stomach, but it is a bit humorous.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book. And not just for someone who is looking to develop six pack abs, but also for anyone who wants to tone up and is concerned about his or her overall health. If you are looking for an easy to way “get ripped” without changing your lifestyle, this is not the book for you, but if you are looking for a program that works and a book the speaks the truth, this is it, if you can handle it.

Originally posted 2009-11-09 04:50:38.