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5 Killer Ways to Create Six Pack Abs

Most conventional core exercises (i.e. the plain-Jane crunch) will only take your abs so far. Plus, they usually require a lot of work/reps; yet, they yield little in terms of desired, quick results. So, you have to get strategic. Here’s a cocktail of abdominal awesomeness to sprinkle into your Pivotal Fitness Greenville gym routine. Fitness guru and author of the 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss, inspired the following…

  1. The Cat Vomit Exercise
    Come again? Yes, that’s right. Cat vomits. Drop down on all fours. Then, proceed to chuck up a hairball like a frenzied feline. Sure, it’s not glamorous. But it is effective. Most core exercises focus on the superficial muscles of the stomach – the rectus abdominis. The deepest muscles of the stomach, the transverse abdominis, don’t get any treatment. Give ‘em some love with cat vomiting. Perform one set (10 reps) of cat vomits 3 times per week to generate a flatter, stronger midsection.
  2. Plank Pose Exercises
    After a sweaty workout at the Pivotal Fitness Greenville gym, grab a yoga mat and proceed to hammer out some energizing plank poses. First, hold Front Plank (plank on your forearms) for 30 seconds. Next, hold Side Plank (still on a forearm) for 30 seconds on each side. Just perform one set per workout. No need to get crazy! For the overachieving go-getters: Boost the intensity and come off the forearms onto the hands. Still hold 30 seconds to the front and on each side. Work it!
  3. The Myotatic (Swiss or Bosu Ball) Crunch
    At the Pivotal Fitness Greenville gym, we’ve got plenty of exercise balls to myotatic crunch on. This crunch targets more muscles of the stomach because each time you perform the crunch, you pass the zero degree or neutral mark. Doing regular crunches on the ground hinders the full extent of the crunch because you cannot pass the zero degree mark.
  4. The Slow Carb Lifestyle
    Exercise is but one piece of the 6-pack puzzle. The other piece? Diet. If you are looking to create a flatter, more defined stomach, consider experimenting with a slow carb lifestyle. Simply described, a slow carb diet consists of eating ONLY meat, beans, and greens six days per week. Beans become the main source of carbohydrates. All other carbs are thrown out the window, including fruits, grains, bread, processed foods, etc. Anything with added or natural sugar is out! Protein + greens + legumes = Abdominal POWER. You may be wondering what happens on day seven. Food bliss. Eat whatever you want and as much as you want. Enjoy a much-needed cheat day. We can’t be perfect eaters all the time! Fuel up on your carbs of choice and come the next day, get back on the slow carb bandwagon. For questions on the slow carb kick, consult the Pivotal Fitness Greenville health center for nutritional tips and tricks!
  5. The Hip Flexor Stretch
    Correct the ever-so-common pelvic tilt. Carry out hip flexor stretches once per day for a total of 30 seconds on each side. This stretch is nice to do post treadmill run to stretch it out.

Don’t rely on those traditional crunches to get your core real results. With less movement and more strategy, you’ll gain increased abdominal strength and definition. Hit up the Pivotal Fitness Greenville gym and get your abs in killer condition.

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More Than Just A Gym

With locations in Columbia, Charleston, Summerville and Greenville, you may just refer to us as your local South Carolina gym. But there are a lot of words that can be used to describe our facilities: sports club, athletic training camp, wellness center.

Think about it; we offer more than just a set of machines and equipment you could theoretically have set up in your own home. We also offer personal training from certified professionals. You meet privately with someone who can help you target your trouble areas and determine a personalized strategy meet your fitness goals.

And there’s also a rotating schedule of classes for such fun and healthy activities as spinning, martial arts, yoga and dance. And those are available for beginners, moderate athletes and even those looking for a more hard-core, boot-camp type of exercise regimen.

Of course there’s also the communal aspect of Pivotal Fitness. In addition to taking classes with your friends, you can form partnerships with other gym members who share your schedule and provide ongoing motivation. You can even bring guests along with you if you have someone visiting from out of town.

Need some nutritional counseling? We offer that, too. You can start by accessing our supplement shop (at some locations) to pick up all of the vitamins and nutrients you need for a balanced diet before and after you exercise. Our nutritionists provide dietary information and inspirational support that’s specific to your lifestyle and weight loss goals.

Other special aspects of our comprehensive Greenville sports club are our Ladies Only Facilities, where only women are around while you work out, and our childcare program, where kids can be active and have fun while you’re taking care of your workout. Some locations even boast a tanning salon.

As you can see, it’s an all-in-one health center that offers physical fitness, social networking and recreational advantages. Ask us anytime how you can get started – or just start getting even more involved in our numerous opportunities than you are already!

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