Five-step guide to absolute abs

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T'S not just about sweating it out in the gym. To have strong, defined abs, you need to cut down on stress and more.

So you may be sweating it out in the gym for more than two hours, eating right and on time. But that belly fat refuses to budge. When it comes to well-defined abs, there are several other important factors that can't be avoided.But fret not. Here's a five-step guide to absolute abs.

Focus on core

No matter how much you run on the treadmill and how fast, you are not going to burn the fat around your tummy. What you need to focus on is strength training, which increases muscle mass. Crunching (core) exercises, for one, are excellent for core strength, midline stability, and development of the abs and lower back.

Don't stress over it