Outdoor Fitness with Tina Vindum

 “FLAT ABS IN 2 Minutes!”

Got your attention, didn’t I?

Hmm. Seems everywhere I look, magazines, websites, television, and even radio, the attention grabber is “flat abs,” followed by “…in a nano-second, or less!”

Today, I finally hit the wall with it. Have we really become this ab “obsessed?” I think we have.

Two days ago I met up with one of my best girlfriends for a cardio workout. We’d not seen each other in about 4 weeks. The first thing out of her mouth, “You look great! Lift your shirt, let me see your abs.” Which I didn’t…

Even fitness pros have gotten into the act, with ads like, “4 Weeks to Flat Abs.” Please!

We all know, the only way to get flat abs is through intense nutritional monitoring and exercise. It’s not that easy to get, folks. It takes work and focus.

Want flat abs? Take the focus OFF your abs. That’s right. Flat abs don’t start with crunches. They start in your head. I tell clients who want to get fit and fit looking, to start by focusing on health. We’ve got to get our head straight before we can start compartmentalizing body parts!

First thing to do is focus on goals. What do you want? Flat abs? Okay. Now, ask yourself this question: Why do I want them?

You’ll probably find that it’s not about your abs at all. It’s about health, fitness, well being, and most of all – it’s about FEELING good. Flat abs are merely a symbol, a reflection of feeling good about ourselves, achieving balance, strength, discipline.

So the next time there’s an ad for “Flat Abs!,” just smile, take a nice breath, and keep moving along.

Tina

www.OutdoorFitness.com