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Lose Belly Fat, Get Abs
12 Surprising Facts about Your Abs
Everything you ever wanted to know (and some stuff you didn’t) about your six-pack, beer gut, muffin top, or whatever form your belly is taking these days
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Image: Beth Bischoff
You Don't Need to Train Them Every Day
If you perform ab exercises daily in the pursuit of a perfect belly, you could be overtaxing your muscles. "A lot of people go overboard," says Jim White, RD, ACSM, owner of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios in Virginia Beach, VA. "They’ll do abs 7 days a week and won’t allow for any rest. That just damages the muscles." He recommends focusing on abs three or four times a week.
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