2007-06-09 08:06:07 · 5 answers · asked by wms_u_know 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
not that much, you are not going to have defined abs until your body fat% is 10% or less.
2007-06-09 08:13:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they don't. And there is no such thing as "toning".
See, you already have abs... they're just hidden under a layer of fat. To get rid of this fat you'll have to lose body fat throughout your whole body. To do that you'll have to be in a slight caloric deficit. I would follow a simple fat loss nutrition program and include interval training via complex compound resistant training and cardio.
General guidelines:
*Eat small meals 5-6 times a day
*Each meals should have a complete lean protein source and one green vegetable or low GL fruit
*Reduce and eventually eliminate calorie containing beverages and drink plenty of water
*If you must have starchy carbs have them only within the first hour or so of waking up (i.e. Breakfast) or after high intensity resistance exercise
*NEVER skip breakfast
2007-06-09 15:15:41 · answer #2 · answered by CPT for Free! 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just read in Shape or Self magazine that jumping jacks is a waste of time and doesnt do anything to your body - its not a real exercise.
2007-06-09 16:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by Natalie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I am aware of. Crunches would work better on your abs. Take care.
2007-06-09 15:13:26 · answer #4 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. It might help to tone them a bit, but not enough to see a significant difference.
2007-06-09 15:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋