Roadmap to Getting Your Perfect Abs

1. FORGET ABOUT SHORTCUTS - In an era of instant gratification, many are drawn to the idea of getting abs FAST and they want it NOW. Unfortunately, microwave methods to obtaining those abs are never sustainable. While muscle enhancers or protein shakes may speed up the process, intake of such supplements cannot be the end in itself and they can never replace hard and dedicated training.

2. FIGHT THOSE FATS FIRST - A common mistake made by many when they are desperate for those washboard abs is to rush straight into abs workout. As our fat cells are situated nearer to our skin than our muscles, hours of abs workout everyday without fat-burning workout will NEVER produce results. Rid those fats and the abs will show itself.

Good cardio exercises includes running, swimming or cycling. Make sure that you that you are working at at 70-75% of your max HR for at least 30mins a session.

3. DISCIPLINE DIET - Having a discipline diet is an impetus in answering the question of 'how to get abs'. While regular abs and cardio exercises are like a train, a good meal plan serves as the railway to get you to your destination.

No amount of abs exercises will do the job if your daily input of calories remains higher than what you can burn off. A good rule of thumb is to take more but smaller meals.

The rationale is simple: Our body can only ingest and absorb a limit amount of food every few hours. The excess simply gets stored as fats. In addition to breaking up meals, cutting down abs killer like fast food, sugared drinks and snacks are just as important.

Last but not least, abs building takes time, dedication and discipline. Those who already have their perfect abs will not fail to testify how difficult it is to keep those ribbed abs. What you get after weeks and months of training can be lose in just days if you do not have a lifestyle fitness.

Alvin Quek is the creator of EnduringAbs.com. A fitness resource blog dedicated to helping men and women get abs that lasts.

The author aforementioned was a track and field athlete for 8 years and is currently participating in triathlons and Ironman short courses as a hobby.