Fitness question (hence the category choice)?

[SmarmyMartian]

So I keep seeing all these things about "rock hard" abs and having a "hard" stomach and all of that BS. I've never been much into fitness so I personally wouldn't care, it's just that, unflexed, my abdomen is REALLY squishy. Like I don't feel any muscle there when I press on it unless I flex the muscle. It just feels like a layer of skin.

I haven't worked out for a bit so maybe that has something to do with it.

My BMI is normal

Any reason my stomach would be squishy?

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how can i improve

[SpunkyLVR]

Genetics :) You can be healthy, fit, and active and still have a body that doesn't look like a magazine ad. It might have to do with thickness of skin or muscle tone, so working out can probably help. In the end, I think a nice smile and a big heart are much more important anyway. :)

[SmarmyMartian]

That's what everyone says though. I mean the nice smile/big heart thing not the thing about genetics. A select few actually feel this way. Most don't. I'll start working out. It's healthier to work out I guess

[SpunkyLVR]

Personally, I think a big heart and nice smile are really important, but it's also really attractive when a guy cares about his body enough, and respects his body enough, to be fit. That's not the same as a gym rat or someone who focuses too much on working out. Not attractive. For me, it's about being healthy and taking care of yourself. THAT is sexy, in my opinion.

[SmarmyMartian]

I'm not at risk of turning into a gym-rat or any other gym-animal. Believe me

[Vetsin]

There's probably a layer of fat over your abdominal muscles.

[SmarmyMartian]

Oh aight. That sounds bad

[Vetsin]

Nah, it's natural :) It's just that people with a stomach that has that 'hard' feeling usually have very little body fat in that area.

[SmarmyMartian]

Yeah, that's probably true

[Vetsin]

If you start working out more and try to get lean then the squishiness might go away. However, some people are genetically predisposed to storing more fat in their belly.

[SmarmyMartian]

Aight, I"ll start working out more. Alright, then I'll blame genetics.

[Vetsin]

Ahaha whatever suits you ^^b

[SmarmyMartian]

I don't like taking credit for things. So if there's something I can blame for my laziness, I'll do that

[BertMacklinFBI]

if its squishy then its just gut or "fat". if its solid then its muscle. simple as that. you said yourself you haven't worked out for a bit. regardless of BMI, if there is no muscle you will get soft.

[SmarmyMartian]

Alright then

[SmarmyMartian]

you a parks and rec fan or that's just a picture you chose?

[BertMacklinFBI]

the picture fits the username, definitely a fan lol.

[SmarmyMartian]

yeah, me too

[maiez]

Fat, just keep up with a healthy diet and healthy exercise routine, also do core exercises. Abs are made more in the kitchen than they are in the gym!

[SmarmyMartian]

Alright, I will

[Marstalk]

BIN does not measure muscle density or body fat.

[SmarmyMartian]

BIN?

[Marstalk]

Auto correct should say BMI.

[SmarmyMartian]

OH, that makes more sense lol. Yeah, I suppose it doesn't