What is fact and fiction related to how to get a flat belly? Let’s debunk some of these myths and get you closer to your goals. Hoo-Aah!

Myth #1. You can exercise your way there.
False. Not only do you need to exercise, you have to have great nutrition. Abs are made in the kitchen. There’s not a workout program you can’t out-eat!

So how do you do it? Let’s start by focusing in on your food choices. First, take a look at your plate at every meal. You’ll want half of your plate fruits and veggies, a quarter of your plate a whole grain, and the last quarter a lean protein. Start with making this simple change, and you are on your way to a flat belly!

Myth #2. You only have to train your abs.
False. Cardio is a HUGE and critical part of having a flat belly. You can have the strongest abs, but you have to do cardio to burn the fat on top so they can be seen!

One of our favorite quotes is this: “We all have a six pack. It’s just hiding out in the cooler!”. Below is a workout to help you get your cardio on AND train your six pack to get a flat belly.

Myth #3. Your flat belly will just appear!
Now you KNOW this one is a myth. You have to train for it. You know how to manage your food, you know you need your cardio, and now you have to train your abs and your whole core. Train your rectus abdominis, obliques, and make sure you do some back strengthening for balance. Below is a workout that can get you started.

And then BOOM! Not only will you have a flat belly, but it will look toned, too!

Here’s a workout you can do to get you a flat belly. Check out the video below for a visual and explanation of the exercises. Enjoy!

1. Wide Runner
From a front plank position with your hips down, bring your knee to your same elbow. You can walk or jump to switch.
2. Diagonal Runner
From a front plank position, bring your knee to your opposite elbow. You can walk or jump to switch.
3. Frog Jumps
From a front plank position, jump your knees towards your elbows with your hips up. Then jump back to plank. A lower option is to walk the move instead of jumping.

Perform each of these exercises for 1 minute each. Recover 15 seconds. Repeat 5x.

Crunches- 1 minute
Bicycles- 1 minute
Back extensions- 1 minute
Repeat.

Check out Boot Camp Challenge® creator, Lors, showing you all these tips on Fox News!

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Now get out there, and keep going for your goals one step at a time. Invest in yourself!

Hoo-Aah!
The BCC Team