How do I get abs?

Getting a set of abs that is perfect for the beach requires more than just doing hundreds of sit ups and crunches everyday. While these are the exercises most people do when trying to get a six pack, they can be the least effective. Most of the time, the reason why you don't have a six pack is because of the layer of fat that is covering them. The stomach and thigh area serve as the main storage area of fat for the body. If you don't have a low body fat percentage, the fat will obscure any definition you have. Your main goal when trying to get abs should be to burn this layer fat. Doing sit ups and crunches will do very little to burn calories. Exercises such as running, biking, swimming and playing sports will do a lot more than sit ups and crunches alone. You also need to be on a calorie restricted diet. Diets in which you take in less calories than you burn will force your body to start using its fat stores as energy which will result in a lower body fat percentage and allow your defined abs to be shown. If you already have a low body fat percentage or are on your way in getting there, you will need to do those sit ups and crunches to get a defined look. For more information on a calorie restricted diet and exercise that will help you get a six pack, visit the Guide to Getting Nice Abs and Six Packs. You can also see what routines others are using to get a perfect midsection and share your own ideas at the diet, weightlifting and cardio exercise forums.