Get Flat Abs by Training Them to Work on Autopilot

Did you know you can train your lower abdominal muscles to stay ‘pulled in’ all the time?

I’m sure we’ve all had one of those moments on the beach – or just in a very tight top – where a certain person caused a sudden and somewhat violent sucking in of the stomach region. C’mon – I know I’m not the only one who has done this when an object of desire has walked by!

Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to force your lunch back up your food-pipe every time you wanted to impress someone with your flat belly?

Just like an obedient pet, your lower abdominal muscles can be ‘trained’ to do what you want them to - and to look their best at all times. Not only this, but training your abs to function on autopilot will ensure that they are working all day long, not just when you’re at the gym. Talk about maximising success!

Here Are 4 Steps to Automated Flat Abs:

1. Conscious Activation

You can’t automate your abs if you don’t know how to consciously switch them on in the first place! This is a bit like riding a bike – simple once you know how, but can take a bit of patience at the beginning. Read more about how to turn those sexy muscles on – and start turning heads!

2. Hourly reminders

If your abs have been out of the habit for a while, then learning how to use them won’t be enough to keep them working for you. You need to stay on top of things.

I recommend my clients set an alarm on their cell phone or computer as an hourly (yes, hourly!) reminder to ‘switch on’ their core – regardless of what they’re doing at the time. It sounds silly, but it works. All the better if you’re doing different things each time, as one of the best ways to automate your abs is to activate them in different positions or movements. Keep going with the hourly reminders for at least two weeks, but up to four. You’ll know you’re ready to move to Step Three when you notice yourself switching on your abs from time to time without consciously thinking about it.

3. Daily reminders

Now you’re only one step away! Hopefully by this point you are automating your ab function throughout much of the day. But just to make sure, I’m going to get you to keep going with that alarm just once each day. If nothing else, use it as an opportunity to practise some basic activation lying on your back (as in Step One).

4. Unconscious Activation

You’ve made it! Your abs have reverted to that of a young child! Sounds silly, but what I mean is that they’re back working as they should be. Namely, all the time, and in all movements.

This doesn’t mean you can switch off on the ab workouts, as your stomach muscles still need strength and endurance training. But you can rest assured that next time someone you want to impress passes you by, you’ll have a toned ‘n’ tight belly to envy!