It's Tough, But It Gets You Abs In 60 Days

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This video details a 90-day fitness plan designed by Jeremy Ethier to help a couple, Luke and Nicole, achieve visible abs, challenging the common misconception that it takes 6 months to over a year. The plan addresses their initial body fat percentages, which were significantly higher than their own estimates (Luke at 29.2% and Nicole at 33%). The core strategy involves a science-backed approach focusing on three key areas: diet, strength training, and cardio. For diet, the plan emphasizes eating more food for fewer calories to create a sustainable deficit, with Luke aiming for 2,000 calories daily (500 calorie deficit) and Nicole 1,600 calories (300-400 calorie deficit). Strength training is highlighted as crucial for muscle retention and fat burning, with a 4-day full-body split. Cardio primarily consists of increasing daily steps to 10,000 for consistent calorie burn without burnout. The video also addresses challenges like shift work, hunger, and the critical impact of sleep deprivation on fat loss, showing that poor sleep can halve fat loss and increase muscle loss. Despite struggles with cravings and motivation, both Luke and Nicole made significant progress, losing 25 lbs and 20 lbs of fat respectively, while gaining lean muscle mass, ultimately achieving their goal of visible abs and earning an all-inclusive trip to Mexico. The presenter concludes by promoting his 'Built with Science Plus' app, which was used by Luke and Nicole.

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