Is it even possible for a post op to develop a six pack of abs that rival those of normal fitness folks? I do not see how with the excess skin around the stomach area. I have been eating clean , working out effectively for many months and still do not see the abs. However, I can start to see the outline of where they should be and I have veins everywhere on my arms and legs. Chest and back are very strong and powerful. I am wondering if others have had more success with popping the abs. If you have picture proof it is possible, please post a photo and what you did to bring them out. Maybe my body fat % is still too high at 15 %. Maybe I need to be more diligent about core workouts. I mainly do full body workouts.

What kind of work outs did you do so I can follow suit.

I have seen better results since I cut back on cardio and increased strength training. I'm down to only two 5Ks a week. But I lift more and heavier

Agree.

In the beginning steady state cardio with some HIIT (1-2 x a week) is a great tool to reduce excess weight. It is good to transition into a workout more based primarily on strength training with some HIIT cardio to tone, sculpt or otherwise change the body composition. 50 minutes of cardio x times a week is not too long if you are in the phase of eliminating a large amount of body fat. It is too long if you have reached goal or are close to goal and are trying to body sculpt. However, continue to do some steady state cardio as part of warmup and HIIT 1-2x a week. For example, I jog a mile as part of my warm up daily. I do weight training 3x a week and cross fit 2 x a week (HIIT). I rest on the weekend, but may still "exercise" in a casual way. It is important to rest in order for your muscles to repair and respond with better toning or sculpting. Sometimes I get disappointed when I do not see any growth during the week, but then see the muscles grow by Sunday. It is still a learning process for me.

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