What are some quick and effective ab exercises to achieve perfect eight-pack abs and a defined waistline? 'The first rule for getting abs is: Don't do sit-ups. The second rule for getting abs is: Never do sit-ups' – this is the most frequently mentioned fitness advice from fitness enthusiasts and coaches.

The abdominal muscles mainly include: rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, and transverse abdominis. So, if you are a fitness beginner and want to have abs, use the following 6 abdominal exercises. Stick to 10 minutes of stimulating exercise every day and you will see your abs in 1 month!

Exercise 1: 8-12 repetitions per set, 4 sets

Exercise 2: 8-12 repetitions per set, 4 sets

Exercise 3: 8-12 repetitions per set, 4 sets

Exercise 4: 8-12 repetitions per set, 4 sets

Exercise 5: 8-12 repetitions per set, 4 sets

Exercise 6: 8-12 repetitions per set, 4 sets

After finishing your workout, do an abdominal stretch as shown in the picture.

To achieve the desired results from fitness training, you must trust the corresponding fitness tutorial and consistently follow it every day. Only then can you achieve the training effect you want. Simply collecting tutorials or exercising sporadically will render even the best fitness tutorials ineffective.

Tip: If your body fat percentage is high (see the image below), you need to increase your aerobic fat-burning workouts to 4-6 times per week, 40-60 minutes each time. For aerobic exercise, you can choose HIIT, skipping rope, or, in summer, swimming – a very comfortable way to burn fat. Swimming is ideal if you can go swimming. This original weight loss and fitness diet focuses on avoiding high-fat and high-oil foods, and includes plenty of oatmeal, apples, etc.