You’ve finally decided to slim that stomach. You’ve set a goal and dedicated yourself to reaching it. Motivated and ready to go you pick up a few fitness magazines to find the correct way to reach your goals. After flipping through a few you notice that each one recommends something different. What was once motivation starts to turn into frustration. Should you do it this way or that way?

    Luckily you found this article before you completely gave up on your goals. The truth is, even the best ab workout will not flatten your midsection unless you also work on losing the fat. The best plan to slim your midsection actually has three parts. First, you’ve got to have a good abdominal workout. Your plan should include several different movements that target all muscles in the midsection. Next, you’ve got to have a good cardiovascular plan. Cardiovascular exercise is a great way to burn excess bodyfat and any extra calories you have consumed. Finally, you’ve got to have proper nutrition. No amount of training will make up for a poor diet. When you combine all three parts you’ll notice a big change in your midsection.

    As a personal trainer, I get many questions about losing the “love handles.” Most people seem to understand the relationship between diet and exercise. I do, however, get lots of questions about cardiovascular exercise. Which is best, long and slow cardio workouts in the “fat burning zone, “ or short and hard workouts? Truthfully, they’re both good. You just have to know when to use each one. We’ll look at it based on the numbers of calories burned. Continue reading →