WANT ABS FOR SUMMER? DON’T DO THESE THINGS

You want to be carrying around a six pack, not a keg. (Or if you’re Tim Robards — Anna). Source: Instagram

EVERYONE loves a cold six pack in summer. Especially the perfectly tanned one you are slowly rubbing ice over, that you would gladly give up your washing machine for … as you daydream in your office nearing the end of winter!

Abs are an anomaly that many of us are innately attracted to. Is it because we like
bumps and lumps? I don’t think so, because there are lots of bumps and lumps we’d rather avoid. So maybe it’s the reflection of that person’s lifestyle that we are attracted to. I know for me that the thought of a healthy individual with a well balanced lifestyle is attractive, but if I had to sit there while they measure every gram of food they’re eating and annoying the waiter while they recreate the menu, I’d be running!

If you do want the perfect accessory for the summer months, or at least reduce the keg that is replacing the six pack that lies beneath, then here are a few simple steps and exercises you can do.
Actually, its probably easier if I write the steps to gain the keg … and all you have to do is put ‘don’t’ in front of it if you want that six pack.

So for the ultimate keg or bulging tummy, and many other accompanying chronic diseases, simply:

* Eat excess breads/cereals processed carbs at every meal.
* Eat high sugar especially fructose-laden foods.
* Reduce the amount of hours you sleep.
* Stress yourself out and don’t do anything to help balance your stressors. Stay away from anything like yoga, pilates or meditation.
* Sit at a desk all day with minimal activity.
* Snack on anything that comes is a wrapper.
* Get plenty of liquid calories as they are a great way to really take your energy intake way beyond your expenditure.

Now, if you want to decrease your chance of lifestyle diseases and increase your chance of a six pack, please insert the word ‘don't’ in front of each of those suggestions above.
Here are 3 exercises from #TheRobardsMethod that could spice up your routine
Easy
Straight arm crunch — 20 reps x 3 (30 second rest between).
Medium
Alternate knee to elbow on rings or TRX — 20 reps x 3 (30 second rest between).
Hard