Most people who say they want six-pack abs aren’t aware of the sacrifices that are required to obtain them.
Spoiler alert: You don’t get a six-pack from doing endless amounts of situps and crunches.
You get a six-pack from consistently executing a well-designed strength training program, focused on multi-joint movements like squats and deadlifts.
But there’s a lot more to it than that.
If you’re a man who wants a six-pack, you’ll likely need to be less than 10% body fat. If you’re a woman, you’ll need to be less than 20%.
According to this infographic from Precision Nutrition, that likely means:
– Eating slowly and only until satisfied in 95% of your meals
– Each meal should include protein, veggies, minimally processed carbs and healthy fats in the correct proportions
– Doing some form of exercise every day, including 4-5 days a week of 60-75 minutes of intense exercise where you break a sweat
– Sleep at least 8-9 hours per night
– De-stress at least 20 minutes every day
So the next time you think you want a six-pack ask yourself if you want the list of things above.
For most of us, the answer is, “No.” And we can be much happier and healthier than we are today by making fewer and more moderate changes in our lifestyle and habits. Stuff that’s doable and sustainable and helps us feel comfortable and confident in who we are.
Your Friend and Coach,
Train Smart. Train Hard. Train Safe. Train to Sweatt
P.S.: Whenever you’re ready… here are 3 ways I can help you:
1. Be a guest of mine for a One-on-One Fitness Success Session.
We’ll sit down together and develop a personalized plan to help you achieve your fitness goals. Just reply to this message and put “Success” in the subject line.
2. Join my 28 Day Jump Start Program and be a Case Study.
We’re adding a few new clients to our program for 28 days and documenting their success. If you’d like to work with us for the next month and be a case study for fat loss… just reply to this message and put “28” in the subject line.
3. Listen to my interview on FitPro TV
I had the honor of being interviewed as a leading fitness professional. If you would like to listen so I can teach you that if you have failed before there is still a way for you to reach your goals. You can watch the episode here www.paulfsweatcpt.com/podcast