Abs Workout: Get Six-Pack Abs and Lose Belly Fat Fast

Achieving washboard abs and losing belly fat involves a combination of high-intensity cardio and core-specific challenges like the 4-week plank. Discover why crunches alone won't give you a flat stomach and how to safely target the lower abs.

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Does Swimming Help to Make Your Stomach Flat?

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Barrett Barlowe

Elite swimmers look good even when they aren’t encased in girdle-tight, competitive swimsuits, but getting that sleek profile takes discipline and exercise. Water provides steady, gentle resistance for effective workouts.