Question 1

is a stationary bike good for abs?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It's a good way to get back into fitness and burn calories and condition yourself so you tend to stop overeating. You'll need to do resistance exercises to gain mass in your abdominal muscles. Don't overlook cable exercises such as the pull-down in the illustration.

Question 2

what are good ways to get 6 pack abs?

Accepted Answer

A LOT OF WORK: For a man to get '6-pack ab's' you have to have a low body fat% coupled with thousands of 'abdomen crunches'--it's a moderately difficult endeavor--but possible with a lot of work!

Question 3

i am a 16 year old guy, 6' and 210 lbs. how can i get in good shape with well defined abs and such?

Accepted Answer

Diet ; exercise: Most of those ripped bodies out there have 5-10 % body fat. Since most normal appearing teen girls will have 15-20% that could mean dropping 5-10% of your body weight to achieve that goal.  You can certainly have a flat stomach with good conditioning and less weight loss, but a good 6 pack will cost you.

Question 4

i'm 20, 5'6, weight 140lbs, i workout, and i want my abs to show (reach less then 10% body fat). what is a good diet for that (an idea at least)?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle change: The key will be to avoid greasy and sugary stuff, and any thing you really like and tend to overeat. As you do more aerobic exercise, your brain will help you know what you really need to eat. Wishing you the best, and glad you're undertaking a fitness lifestyle.

Question 5

what are good exercises to get abs?

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Cardio: "good abs" are not as simple as doing a lot of  sit-ups. The best way to get fat off your midsection is lots of cardio, combined with a good diet.  Abs look ripped because of a lack of overlying fat.  You may never reach a point where they are extremely well defined, but trying will get you healthier, which is far more important.

Question 6

what are some good exercises for your abs?

Accepted Answer

Sit-ups and crunches: Sit-ups and crunches, . Good nutrition including protein.

Question 7

are 300 sit ups a week a good exercise for your abs?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: That's an excellent way for you to strengthen and flatten your abdominal muscles.

Question 8

is strength training a good way for me to get six pack abs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 6packs come from fitness and lower body fat %
  strength training stressing core muscles.

Question 9

please describe a good way to tone up my lower abs in a few weeks?

Accepted Answer

Information: Best way is sit ups. Start slow and work up  in number. Exercise frequently and keep a chart. Onc you reach your goal. Do maintenance at least three times a week.

Question 10

will doing shodokan aikido be a good workout for my abs, pecks and muscles?

Accepted Answer

Yes,but: Most all forms of martial arts are an excellent workout, but i would add in some additional core strengthening and a variety of push ups to your aikido routine.

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I'm 20, 5'6, weight 140lbs, i workout, and i want my abs to show (reach less then 10% body fat). what is a good diet for that (an idea at least)?

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