How to get a flat stomach

3 tips to get lean and toned abs 

1. The most important.... Follow a high protein low calorie diet 
We all know we need to eat less if we want to burn fat. What most people miss however is the high protein aspect of the diet. Lower calories will result in weight loss. The problem is if you do not eat enough protein you will lose muscle not just fat. Big problem! If you want to burn only fat in order to get that lean and toned abs your looking for you should aim to get approximately one gram of protein for every pound of body weight. 

2. Train with weights....There’s a theme here  and it’s muscle! When you train with weights in addition to the high protein diets you not only maintain muscle but also put some on. This is key to looking leaner but also speeding up your metabolism which in turn helps you burn more fat. 

3. The 3 best exercises for abs are squats, deadlifts and planks. Notice 2 of the 3 exercises are not tradition abs exercises? That’s because when you train big compound exercises they work many muscles in the body. They are a Big Bang for your buck! Don’t skip them

Finally make sure you are also working with the best personal trainer on Long Island at AB Fitness Center! 


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