Abs of the Month

Certified Fitness Trainer and Model

NAME: KATHY FELDMAN
NUMBER OF YEARS TRAINING: 11 years
AGE: 26
BIRTH DATE: 04/28/77
BIRTHPLACE: CAROLINA
HEIGHT: 5 ft 5"
WEIGHT - 120-125 pounds

Here's my approach to ab training...

I train my abs 3-4 times per week for

about 10 minutes per session. I usually

perform 3-4 different exercises for a

total of 9-12 sets. My main focus is

the deep contraction and exhalation

at the top of each crunch movement.

I maintain total concentration throughout

the entire exercise, pressing my abdominal

muscles into my spine. I keep constant tension on my working muscles, moving through a slow and controlled range of motion.

I work my abdominals in a variety of angles to ensure proper symmetry and muscle balance. I put so much into each rep that there is no way I could complete more than 25 repetitions without a short rest (30 seconds) in between.

It's not about how many crunches you perform at one time, it's what you put into each repetition, the concentration, the control, and how hard you make your muscles contract.

Let's not forget that diet makes up 80% of the six pack equation. My diet consists of 6 nutrient dense, balanced meals consumed every 2 to 3 hours throughout the day. For the most part, my diet is pretty “clean”, meaning that the foods I eat are packed with muscle building nutrients without extras like refined sugars, salt, and saturated fats. My main protein sources include egg whites, boneless/skinless chicken & turkey breast, protein powders, lean red meats (trimming off all visible fat), and all varieties of seafood (especially salmon & tuna). My carbohydrate sources include fiber rich, whole, natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, rice, potatoes, and oatmeal. Most of the fat I consume comes from of fish, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, and seeds. Oh, and I drink a ton of water, okay, maybe not a ton, more like 1-2 gallons a day. This helps to prevent water retention, believe me, you'll be amazed at the difference it makes.

Good Luck with your Program

Kathy Feldman

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