Maintaining strong, sculpted absas you age becomes challengingbut it’s still absolutely possible.

The importance goes beyond aesthetics, too.

Chris Mohr, fitness and nutrition advisor at Fortune Recommends.

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How Many Days a Week Should You Focus on Your Abs To Build a Six-Pack?

This addresses the natural muscle loss due to aging, also known as sarcopenia.

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