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6 pack on a woman

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mamnotmum · 06/04/2023 16:31

I've joined the gym. I'm slim but want to be more toned and fitter.

I've started doing tums and bums classes and am getting a defined stomach. I'm not sure I want that look though - does a 6 pack on a woman looked weird?!

I love the bum toning but unsure on the tummy?!

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ArcticSkewer · 06/04/2023 16:56

I'd be surprised if you managed it without an associated eating disorder or drugs. Particularly from a 'bums and tums' class!

But it's nice to see tone appearing, I love seeing my body shape change with different types of exercise.

Disco2023 · 06/04/2023 16:54

Full on 6 packs are really hard to actually get and then keep so I wouldn’t be too concerned. It takes really low body fat in most. You may be developing some more shape and definition to your muscles which I don’t see as a bad thing.

I don’t think negatively on men or women looking stronger. It’s good for us to work our muscles.

DiDonk · 06/04/2023 16:50

I read a thing in the Times by a (male) fitness instructor saying even men, who have lower body fat than women shouldn't really be aiming for a visible 6 pack as it would mean they have too little body fat. So even if you manage it, it's not necessarily a healthy fitness goal.

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mamnotmum · 06/04/2023 16:44

Jasminajo · 06/04/2023 16:34

Op unless you’re planning on going 5/6 a week and really going for it with the weights, I wouldn’t concern yourself with this issue!

I think you are meaning I won't see a change unless I go to the gym more?

But what I'm saying is I can see the change. I was interested in peoples thoughts on women with 6 packs.

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Jasminajo · 06/04/2023 16:34

Op unless you’re planning on going 5/6 a week and really going for it with the weights, I wouldn’t concern yourself with this issue!

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