What are the best ab exercises to burn the fat off?
If I hear this question one more time, I’m gonna scream! Ok, let me clear this up once and for all: You can’t “spot reduce” fat from one specific part of your body such as your abs by doing ab exercises (or from your thighs by doing thigh exercises). You lose fat systemically. That means you can’t control where it comes from. When fat is oxidized for energy, (as a result of a calorie deficit), you will draw it from all areas of the body, and the first place you tend to put it on will be the last place it comes off. Everyone has certain “stubborn” areas where it seems “hard to get rid of” but the fat WILL go, it will just be the last place to go. The best way to burn fat off your abs is not to do more ab work, but to do more cardiovascular work: bike, Stairmaster, treadmill, elliptical machine or rower – they’re all great fat burners. Work at about 70-85% of your age-predicted maximal heart rate (220-your age) and maintain it for 30-45 minutes 5-6 days a week for optimal results. To dev
