We live in a social media age where people want to look good and have an addiction to sharing photographs on sites like Facebook and Instagram, but the question is whether or not having a six-pack is truly important for a healthy lifestyle. The answer is no.
It has long been regarded as the most important aspect of gaining fitness and has become a trademark of the fitness industry. It means that if you want to be fit, you must have abs by hooks or by crooks, and in the fitness industry, if you don’t have them, you may not be touted and revered as much as those who have those chiseled popping out abdomen muscles, and really it is the age we live in where the majority of things are untrue and feigned, and the power of social media keeps instilling things in our minds the things that In actuality, it doesn’t make a difference. The same may be said about having a six-pack. Yes, having those carved packs and a thin waistline indicate a person is in shape and maintains a healthy lifestyle, but having a six-pack is not necessary to be a fit person, and if you have that well-toned physique with a minimal level of fat but don’t have that well-hyped six-pack, you don’t need to worry about it because you are still fit and living a healthy lifestyle and on track.
This doesn’t mean having a six-pack is bad; in fact, having a small waistline improves mobility and, of course, you feel and look better. It’s also down to your genes whether you are going to have six-packs or not. It has long been assumed that if you want to display abdominal muscle, you must have a body fat percentage of less than 12 percent, but we now know that this is not true and is a misconception. As previously said, your genetics play a significant impact on the appearance of six-packs. Not only does the muscle look different in different body types, but the amount of fat you carry in your belly also plays a significant role.
For example, if a person’s body stores are more fat in their legs than in their abdomens, that person will have an easier time showing off or getting six-pack abs than someone whose body stores most of its fat in the abdomen area.
So, depending on how your genetics play out, some people may not be able to pop out abs or even go below 10% or even 8%. However, if your objective is to keep active and healthy rather than flaunt your body for Instagram likes or if you are a professional competitor, this shouldn’t be a concern.
Conclusion:
In a nutshell, having a six-pack is nice, but it is not the yardstick to measure your fitness
