Comments on: "Ah Young Grasshopper…When You Can Take the Pebble From My Hand…You Will Have Six Pack Abs!"

By: Ios On Android Phone

Ios On Android Phone — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:21:41 +0000

Even though it's impossible because no one has perfect conditions in real life, but we keep trying, because that's what we want no matter what.

By: Ahmed-Live, Don't Survive

Ahmed-Live, Don't Survive — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:08:07 +0000

Having patience is almost as important as the diet when it comes to abs, you're right on here Rusty!

By: Sam Childs

Sam Childs — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:03:09 +0000

Nice post on abs rusty, its true that men magazines often use tricks to get better abs!

By: Toni

Toni — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:30:40 +0000

I have to respectfully disagree with you, Marc. I know for me as a 39 year old female, I've always had a soft layer of belly fat covering my abdomen. I started to get serious about obtaining a nice midsection about six months ago. I implemented a running/HIIT cardio program along with a clean diet and strength training and the fat just melted off me. Granted, I wasn't a big person to begin with – 5'6" tall and 117 lbs. but still I'm living proof that it's never too late. Also, it took about 3 months for some nice ab definition to come in. It appeared in dribs and drabs, lol. First, the obliques then the top two abs followed by the 'v' cuts by my thigh and finally the definitive line down the center of my abdomen. The last four abs are there just not very 'ripped' but that's fine with me. The toned, 'girl ab' look was what I was after anyway. I think if you want something bad enough, it will happen IMO.

By: Toni

Toni — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:24:14 +0000

Hi Rusty! I love your site, it's so informative. Anyway, I'm glad you addressed the whole "razor sharp" abs thing. I have gotten down to 17% body fat and my abs are really starting to show quite nicely so you can imagine my surprise when (like you mentioned) some days, they look outstanding and others not so much. I was wondering what I was doing to make them "disappear". I was starting to get a little obsessed over it, lol. I drink lots of water, religiously and my sodium intake I monitor very carefully as well yet it's nice to know that the fitness models that I see gracing the covers of magazines have a little "help" and don't always have that sharp quality to their midsection. I will say that if I lose another 1% or so of body fat that my abs would look even more defined so I'm still a work-in-progress. Although considering that my stomach was stretched quite a bit due to two pregnancies, I'm pretty thrilled with my results thus far. Who knew I'd finally have decent 'girl abs' at the age of 39?!?

By: braunability

braunability — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:16:13 +0000

These are some fantastic tips you posted! Good to know that there are fantastic ways to get fit. Of course, like most exercises — you have to be so careful about how you handle your body while working out. I've known lots of people who have strained and hurt their bodies doing the most simple exercises.
Either way, I'll certainly take your advice. Thanks!

Rebecca S.
Parkour n00b

By: Gary - Simple Exercises

Gary - Simple Exercises — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:24:30 +0000

If you get bored trying to build your abs by doing the usual sit-up routines, invest in one of the many ab machines on the market. It might just help you get motivated.

By: Mobility Aids

Mobility Aids — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:22:03 +0000

I'm in my late 30's and have decided that I would like a superb body just one more time. I'm going for it and from the many comments on here it seems like Rusty's the man to listen to I'll give it a go. Cheers

By: The Situation

The Situation — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:51:27 +0000

Crunches baby, 5000 a day.

By: Al

Al — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:50:05 +0000

The best workout for 6 pack abs is cardio. Everyone has a "6 pack" but most people have layers of fat over it. If you look at some National Geographic videos of poor people from Africa with no food they have six packs as well. It's not from working out.

By: Affordable Personal Trainers

Affordable Personal Trainers — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:12:06 +0000

In 2010, Almost both male and female wants to have six pack abs. Thanks for sharing tips related to six pack abs. They are really useful.

By: I Refuse To Age Gracefully

I Refuse To Age Gracefully — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:28:19 +0000

Love the articles & newsletter tips but I'm wondering – if we fast, drink some caffeine for energy, and still work out hard to kick in the SNS, is that not a recipe for cortisol production?

And would this increased cortisol production not cause us to store additional belly fat, and end up with that stubborn poochy gut that nobody wants?

By: tami

tami — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:45:07 +0000

Maybe men seeing other men's abs is the equivalent of what women see in magazines and try to emulate. Even though it's impossible because no one has perfect conditions in real life, but we keep trying, because that's what we want no matter what.

By: Junqin Li

Junqin Li — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:24:21 +0000

Great post! You do a good job of dispelling false ideas about the coveted 6 pack. The six packs in magazines are more often than not the product of careful photography. Achieving personal fitness goals takes a lot of patience and everybody's case is different. Not everybody's abs will look the same because your muscles and body type are unique.

By: cascade

cascade — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:41:40 +0000

Michael, Thanks for your encouraging reply !! Way to go on your losing 10 lbs of body fat ! Hope u are also close to your goal.

By: Michael H

Michael H — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:48:01 +0000

@Cascade

ESE and bodyweight exercises, especially ones like the crazy 8 circuit would work REALLY well for losing some body fat. Just make sure you eat less than normal even on the days your not fasting. Don't give up! Sometimes you will think you gained some pounds and others you lose, but a lot of times your water weight will go up and down.

GOOD LUCK!! I think if you stick with it, you'll do great. Trust me, I recently lost 10 pounds of body fat.

By: Cascade

Cascade — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:47:14 +0000

HI Rusty,

I am a long time lurker on your site and I love all the info you post. I have a question — I still have some belly fat (post-pregnancy) from having my 2 children (and that was 6 years ago) and I am just not able to lose it. Will a combination of ESE and bodyweight exercises (like the crazy 8 circuit) be sufficient to get rid of it or do you suggest adding in HIIT as well ? Do reply…

Thanks in advance — and keep up the good selfless work You are helping so many of us through your blog.

By: Bangkok Jay

Bangkok Jay — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:45:11 +0000

Thanks for your personal opinion/feedback of how easy Phase 3 was. That decides it then. Users on Lyle's own forum bitch about how tough UD2 is and hard to stick to. For the same results, I'll stick to VI's approach then. While UD2 shares similar underlying concepts, the implementation of those principles do look vastly easier to do in VI. He hasn't updated it since it's first edition release in 2003 as well so it seems your protocols are more refined for simplicity.

By: Tamara of In the Night Farm

Tamara of In the Night Farm — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:57:30 +0000

@Dan — I used to have the flat-morning-stomach followed by post-meal bloating problem almost every day. I scoured the internet for answers and kept coming across advice to eliminate grains (including whole grains) and legumes from my diet. That was a huge change because I was mostly vegan at the time, but I finally decided to give it a shot. Wow! Bloating gone within a week — it had been the result of gut inflammation caused by the grains and legumes. I read up on primal/paleo eating and am now 10 lbs heavier but much stronger and leaner (6-pack present and accounted for), and my stomach stays flat all day.

By: Jason G

Jason G — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:49:25 +0000

Rusty,

Its been a while since I commented on your site. However these last two articles are relevant to me because I have stepped off the six pack path and became lazy. Yet a few months ago I made a bet with an already skinny friend who has a skinny mans six pack that I could have a better one in six month time. Childish I know.

Anyway I have two and half months to lose 15 to 20 pounds. I signed up to a boxing gym a few weeks ago(already missed three sessions) and plan to take "The Beach Approach" from here on out which involves about two hours(i have a physical job that will make up for the other lost two hours) of boxing a day with a very aggressive diet. Planning two protein shakes a day with a reasonable serving of beans and/or chicken breast(1000 to 1200 calories a day). I wanted to mention this on your site to increase my accountability. By May 4th, my 28th birthday, I WILL weigh 175. I am 190 now and six feet 2 inches. I WILL DO FOR THERE IS NO TRY! Six pack competitions ends May 30th. Going to win!