Cardio for abs?

[imwhoim01]

Hi,
I have a quick question about cardio workout. Will those exercises help me reduce the waist and show the abs better? I've been doing strenght training a couple of years now and just can't seem to get the abs to show up no matter how many situps or crunches I do. Obviously I have too much fat in mid area.
So, could running or cycling help me with that?

[swanso5]

things that won't get you a six pack:

crunches
sit ups
endless cardio
shit eating

things that will:

deadlifts
squats
free wt compound exercises
sprints
HIIT
plyometrics
veggies
fish oil
water
solid protein
fruit

[djg]

Swanso,

I was just wondering why you say that sprints give you abs? I agree with all your other points but I just don't understand the logic behind that one. Thanks.

[Christopheel]

Swanso,

I was just wondering why you say that sprints give you abs? I agree with all your other points but I just don't understand the logic behind that one. Thanks.

sprinting fast the metabolism, promote anabolic hormone release and surely that the abs are used as stabilizer when sprinting, so hum.

Little fat = sexy abs
Abs strength ? or size ? well, they are used in many exercises and core exercises may be useful but as stated not as much as a good dead

[swanso5]

heavy breathing activates the transverse abdominis etc which are the real core muscle, as well as increasing metabilism as mentioned so you burn more calories for longer..there's a million more but thses 2 alone should be enough to start doing them

if not than look at a sprinter's body and see the evidence

[L_Dub]

Anything that can lower your body fat will help you trim your waist and show your abs better.

[Borntorun]

Yep...go RUN! I visit a running site for women....they can answer all kinds of qs for you...

www.traxee.com

Best Wishes

~Borntorun