These moves make the top five

Okay, I get it. It’s summer and you are begging the “Ab-Gods” to show themselves. We all wish it were as simple as a little prayer, but … it’s NOT.

Here’s the deal, you must work on your physique on a regular basis. You can’t do ab exercises on Friday expecting to show some gains during the weekend beach barbecue. Here are some simple exercises (in no particular order) that you can do at home that will help you.

Stay consistent and you will soon see the results of all your hard work.

- Planks: Everyone rolls their eyes at the simplicity of a plank…but, I love them! Do four sets/1 minute each.

- Bicycle crunch: Yes! Do them. Do four sets of 15 repetitions

- Side plank: Do four sets of 15 repetitions and work that oblique muscle group.

- Russian twist: Do three to four sets of 15 repetitions.

- Ball Eechange: Do three to four sets of 12 repetitions.

Start with what you can do and push yourself to complete the sets and reps indicated.

You will be getting stronger each time you work your abs.

Exciting, huh?

Don’t forget to clean up your nutrition. If you want those sexy, cut abdominal muscles you gotta give up the junk food and start eating clean, whole nutrition.

It will be difficult for those abs to pop if you are eating sugary foods and other foods that are not fueling your body with what you need. Make sense?

Natalie Dreger is a certified fitness professional. For your complete makeover, healthy recipes or fit tips, Natalie can be reached at nataliedreger.com.