ANY WAY TO GET A 6 PAK

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Sushi12

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Hello, i have cf and i always wanted a 6 pak, i am a 15 year old male. And i have a prob with bloating cause of the disease so my first question is.
1. Even when i flex will it show a six pak
2. if i just suk in a little bit will it show my 6 pak?
3. is it possible for me to get a 6 pak cause of my bloating
5. what exercises or anything should i do to get a 6 pak.

THANKS SOO MUCH! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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KingJames

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First off, don't be too concerned with a six pack at 15, since you are still developing. Subsequently, you don't want to lift too many weights at your age, so my advice would be to mostly stick to body weight exercises (ie, Push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, crunches, overall PT routines (I personally do Navy SEAL PT), etc.). Also, keep up with some form of cardio. Swimming is the best of all, but jumping rope is also great, as is bicycling, and running. If you exercise the ab muscles you will strengthen and by default better define them, but you also need to burn enough fat off with cardiovascular exercises in order to see them.
 
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smartandy

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Don't be concerned about the 6 pack thing now itself...just try n be healthy... good diet and eating habits should be followed with proper exercise to maintain your body. Take care.
 
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xin

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Having a six-pack is almost all about diet. If you're pancreatic insufficient (and you are often bloated), your dietary needs may conflict with your six-pack dreams.
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<br />How about a new goal? Starting with: eventually squatting 1.5x your weight (safely, and with proper form), and moving up from there.
 
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Clintrojan

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I found that since having CF you cough a lot. This actually works out your ab muscles. I don't have a six pack unless I flex. I found that I have strong ab muscles before I even decided to work out. I use the weight lifting machines for abs (among other things) and start out at 90lbs no problem.

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Clintrojan

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Since you have CF you probably cough quite a bit. This actually works out your ab muscles. I don't have a six pack unless I flex. I found that I have strong ab muscles before I even decided to work out. I use the weight lifting machines for abs (among other things) and start out at 90lbs no problem.

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skifreek

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6 pack........

consume no more than 10 grams of fat per day

lift heavy

and run on that treadmill, or outside.

The last one being the keystone. If you do not run, you will not get the abs you desire... unless you are some genetic freak of nature.. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
 
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Havoc

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I had a 6 pack when I was 15. It was from gymnastics. Most say that's a sissy sport, id like to see a football or basketball player try gymnastics.

In fact, many of the guys in my class were soccer players whose coach insisted they take gymnastics to improve their endurance, strength, balance and coordination.
 
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Incomudrox

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Don't let anyone in here tell you its not a good time to start lifting weights or bodybuilding. I'm not sure what your CF is like but if it's moderate in a few years you maybe glad you start lifting or bodybuilding. It can literally save you life down the road. I regret not starting bodybuilding years ago because I listened to the ignorant nutritionist. They will be the first one to say its a bad idea because of supplements are "bad for you". Its a liability thing they don't want to be held responsible if you get hurt lifting weights because as an adolescent they could be held accountable. I have half the mind to go back and sue my childhood nutritionist for medical malpractice who on several occasion said bodybuilding would be harmful to my health and CF. Because 8 Years later it's going to save my life. You can read Shaun McLare's story here. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/cystic.htm I will be posting my results in a few months along with my documented progress for all to see.
 
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Havoc

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I agree to an extent. I spent time lifting in the gym with a trainer for some time, and I felt really great. The 1st problem was I picked up a bacteria that landed me in the hospital and I lost everything I had gained. Problem 2 ( and I think this is what the Incomudrox's nutritionist was trying to say) trainers, mine included, push high protein diets, which is good for building muscle. It's also good for causing intestinal obstructions. Problem 3, bodybuilding is just that. Your muscles are going to get bigger, but not much will be happening to your lungs. Think about football training camps. Yeah the guys lift and have huge arms, but they do TONS of conditioning and cardio. Lifting alone will make you look good, but won't do nearly as much for you lungs as conditioning and cardio.

That's why I liked gymnastics, it covered both strength and conditioning, swimming is another good one. So by all means go to the gym and lift, but start out with some cardio.
 
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CajunPenguin

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If you play a sport such as rugby or handegg (american football) then a six pack is suited to the body type you want. Athletics, golf, baseball, hockey and I think lacrosse especially you DO NOT want a six pack. It will destroy your turning ability and flexibility. A huge rugby player cannot turn around. In very fast sports and especially sports with a stick, a six pack is bad. Otherwise, protein shakes and sit ups.
 
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