Hip Hop Abs Review - Six Pack Abs or Bust

With so many weight loss gimmicks, diet pills , muscle building powders , health advice that changes on a daily basis and different possible workout routines it’s hard for the consumer to know what is real, and what is a scam. Which is why we created this website, to present to you an unbiased view with no affiliation to the products.

One part of the body that is a constant worry to both men and women is their midsection. If it were easy to obtain washboard, six-pack abs , we’d all be walking around looking like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime.

The reality is, that building abs that stands out, and keeping them is hard work. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of ‘Hip Hop Abs.’(see also P90x Reviews, Slim in 6 Reviews, 10 Minute Trainer workout.) Related also Zumba.

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What You Get with Hip Hop Abs.

When you purchase Hip Hop Abs, you receive four different workout routines that are designed to target your abs in different ways. You will also receive a nutrition guide, a workout calendar and 24-hour online support. As a bonus, you will also receive a hips, buns and thighs workout routine , a fast food diet guide, a six day diet plan, a measurement card, tape measure and three more hip hop dance routines. You get all of this for three payments of $19.95, or approximately $60 plus shipping and handling.

There are many workout programs on the market today that cost a lot more, and the relatively cheap price of Hip Hop Abs may entice you to buy without first looking to see if it actually works. See our other BeachBody Reviews and Exercise Reviews .

Is Hip Hop Abs Right For You?

While very few people would argue that dancing to hip-hop music is more fun than doing crunches or sit-ups, the fact is that the old fashioned crunches and sit-ups will flatten your abs and show greater results over time. The good thing about Hip Hop Abs is that the reason people don’t like doing sit-ups, crunches or weight resistant exercises , is because they are uncomfortable. Some people are unable to do sit-ups because they have a bad back, and would find the Hip Hop Abs program both more comfortable, and easier.

There may also be other reasons why going to the gym, or buying weight training equipment for your home isn’t the right choice for you. A huge amount of the population can’t afford expensive home gyms, or costly gym memberships. Maybe you don’t have the space to fit gym equipment, but since you already own a DVD player it’s not a problem to work out with Shaun T.

Time is also a factor. Busy lifestyles can get in the way, and having a CD at home that you can push into your DVD player whenever it’s convenient for you, can be a deal breaker.

However, easier doesn’t equal better. But if the choice is between doing a Hip Hop dance routine, and doing nothing at all, then the Hip Hop abs routine is definitely a better choice by far.

And that’s the crux of the matter. Many people don’t like going to the gym. They find it boring, tedious, expensive and time consuming. Those are the kinds of people the Hip Hop Abs creators wanted to target.

Shaun T, the man with the dance moves on the video, is also a fine looking male specimen. Many people like to watch him get all sweaty while he teaches you how to target your abs with dance moves, and he has a personable, funny personality, which many people find appealing. After all, if your going to be watching the guy on a regular basis, while working out, it’s only common sense that you would like to be fond of the guy!

Probably the best part of the entire program is the diet guide. If you want to get fit, drop fat, and stay healthy, eating properly is the key. The diet plan included with the program isn’t as extensive as some of the diet books you can find in your local bookstore, but it’s a decent start, and following the guide, and learning about nutrition should be your first step in fulfilling your six-pack abs dream.

While there are some good points about the Hip Hop Abs fitness program, there are also some significant drawbacks. For instance, once your body becomes used to the routine, you’re no longer challenging it, and therefore not going to build bigger abs. In fact, if you’re already in pretty good shape, you’re probably going to find that this fitness program isn’t going to be enough for you. You’ll have a hard time breaking a sweat, let alone build yourself dream abs.

Another drawback is that hip-hop music doesn’t appeal to everyone. Some people just can’t stand that type of music, and even though the music featured on the disks is not hard-core hip-hop, it still turns some people off.

There have also been reports by unhappy consumers that say the Hip Hop Abs salespeople are pushy and have charged customers for extra products that they never wanted or ordered. If you have your heart set on buying this product, you should consider paying by paypal, rather than from your credit card. This way, the salespeople won’t be able to rip you off.

Conclusion

The Hip Hop Abs fitness program gets a mixed review. While it probably won’t be able to build you those killer abs you so desperately want, it will help you to get active and perhaps get into the routine of being active. In a lot of cases, making physical fitness a life long habit is the key to a healthy lifestyle. By using the diet guide you will increase your nutrition level and awareness.

However, if you think that by buying the CD’s, and dancing along with Shaun T, you’re going to wake up in the near future and have well toned abs, you’re wrong. The fact of the matter is, the gym and old-fashioned weight training is the quickest, and most productive uses of your time if you want to build washboard abs. Cultivating good-looking abs is a process that will take time, energy and perseverance as well as a good diet plan.

You can lose weight and get a more fit mid-section using the Hip Hop Abs routines and we recommend all novice and intermediate users to try out this program.

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Jessica Bennett makes this comment

Get into the Beachbody community

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

I love reading all of these things about Hip Hop Abs! I love the Beachbody community! I've done several workouts, including Turbo Jam, Insanity and P90X...to name a few, and have had amazing results! Plus they are easy and cheaper than a gym membership! Also, there is the option to get plugged into the community. It is proven that you are more likely to succeed if you relate to people with a common goal and someone to push you! Great diet, great workout, and great community is the secret! Interested?! I'm all ears! Find me on facebook at Jessica Extremefit Bennett or on Beachbody at www.teambeachbody.com/jessicaebennett
dominique makes this comment

Hip Hop Abs Review - Six Pack Abs or Bust

Sunday, 09 October 2011

been using hip hop abs for 2 weeks, and I LOVE IT!!! Shaun T makes it so fun and he is soooooo cute!!! I love getting up every morning and working out with him!!!!!! The music is good too! I bought the second version first by mistake but its easy to catch on, the 1st week I was with Tanya on some moves but now im Doing it Big!!!! Great video!
Cassandra makes this comment

welll it did kinda did what i wanted

Thursday, 11 August 2011

the thing said in two months i would have a flat stomach?its flat but not tight and deff no abs. im 5.5 and was 183 but in two months iv lost 18 pounds lost inches on my theighs which was a stubborn area. it worked to help me make my summer goal but did not give me abs.[B]null[/B]
Gina makes this comment

LOVE HIP HOP ABS!

Wednesday, 10 August 2011

I bought hip-hop abs a couple of years ago and it definitely works! Shaun T makes it so fun! You have to watch the beginning so you know the "tilt,tuck,tighten" technique. Thats the trick to it. I went from a size 14 to a size 10 in under 6 weeks. It works! I was also dieting but I never got a firm body before just from dieting. I know it was the hip-hop abs workout. It is my go-to exercise routine whenever I start to chub-up a bit. I was in the best shape I had ever been in since high school and I am 41 now. I would recommend hip hop abs! I just ordered the firm express for some variety but I will also do hip hop abs. P90X was too difficult for me and I had heard that Insanity was pretty tough also.
Laura makes this comment

Shaun T is the BEST!

Saturday, 06 August 2011

I've been doing Insanity for almost six weeks and I've already shed 30 pounds. I recently purchased Hip Hop Abs as an addition to my workout routine, I can't wait until I receive it so I can start losing even more weight.
Brittany makes this comment

Feeling good

Thursday, 21 July 2011

I started doing HIP HOP abs 3 days ago and when you actually listen and flex the muscles you are supposed to then the workout works if you ignore it and just kinda follow the moments i dont think you will see improvement but I ad crunchs(50 each way) situps and push ups with stretching and 5 pound weight stretches my point is Hip hop abs does alot but if you want faster results you gotta listen diet and be committed which sounds scary but its fun =D
Cassie makes this comment

About To Do Work!

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Im 19 and I've been overweight for quite some time. I've always wanted to try Hip Hop Abs and now I have it! I can't wait to get started and see what type of results I get from it! I'll post progress after the first couple of weeks and after the first month! I'm very excited to get started!!
CeCe makes this comment

Thursday, 16 June 2011

I bought all four dvd's and used the scehdule that came with it. I actually went from a size 16 to a ten! no joke. I worked out constantly and in between commercials on tv and stuff I did a few situps or jumping or even a qucik ab workout. I love Shaun T!
jj makes this comment

Tuesday, 08 March 2011

I have bought dance cd's in the past. They ended up falling in the category of boring or too hard to catch on to the routine. I will try hip hop abs, but I will buy from Amazon or other website that isn't expensive
Tyler makes this comment

Monday, 07 March 2011

I am in month two of P90X and just purchased Hip Hop Abs and am going to try to do this in the morning to add a little extra zing to what I am achieving with P90X which by the way is amazing. I love P90X but just can’t seem to get my abs to shed that little extra layer. I hope this work out can help get me ready for summer. 
Andy makes this comment

Q ?

Thursday, 02 December 2010

Hey, I am considering buying this product. I was unhappy with my figure before and bought another program by Shaun T. Insanity. As I said I was unhappy with my figure and was not a stranger to hard workouts. I tried Insanity for about a week before I got bored. The workouts were hard but I need something fun. Can Hip Hop Abs shed weight, keep my attention, and is the workout fun? Also I have never danced hip hop before, will this be a problem???
Rachel makes this comment

Friday, 03 September 2010

Hi im 14, my height is about 5'4 and im about 120 lbs. I love doing hip hop abs cause its fun and i wanna get like the outline of the abs. so can this program help me get my abs that i want?
Ryan makes this comment

Question

Tuesday, 27 July 2010

I have a question im 14 years old and im 5'9 and 155 pounds im trying to get some packs but if you do hip hop abs do you really get packs?
Haley makes this comment

Well........

Saturday, 24 July 2010

I'm 13, 5'3, and weigh 125 pounds. My mom has back problems so she got it for us. She weighs 165 pounds. I find the total body burn to be most affective. She finds it all very challenging so she won't stay commited. It doesn't do what I'm used to, but it's more fun. It's kind of a last resort thing though. It takes much longer than pilates.
Sara makes this comment

Try it!

Wednesday, 14 July 2010

I've used hip hop abs off and on for about a year. I'm a bigger person and I loved it. I lost about 6 inches in my first week but I did it every day for an hour. After that you level out but still loose weight but more gradually. If your wondering whether or not to buy it, I say buy it. You may feel silly but its a good cardio workout that I could do. You may want to check out ebay. Its a lot cheaper there if you don't want to invest.
Steve,D makes this comment

HELP

Wednesday, 07 July 2010

Ay i am a 15 year old boy. i am around the 215 area. im fat but i look good for what i am. its cause i work out.but i really want to look good and have abs for freshmen year. i jus wanted to know if this is the best bet. an if its truly works for somebody like me. :)
Keisha Hampton makes this comment

Hip Hop Abs

Friday, 02 July 2010

I have only been doing the HIP HOP Abs inconsistently for a week and not with a video that I ordered, but just catching it on television and have noticed a huge difference in my stomach, waist and butt.... I am living witness to the Hip Hop Abs and have recommended it to a friend of mine that lives out of state...
Shon R makes this comment

Love it

Saturday, 06 March 2010

I have been a long time taebo user and I just wanted a change. The hip hop abs is great. I try the program in rotation with my advanced taebo. The hip hop abs is a great alternative to when I don't feel like doing a lot of kicks with billy blanks and just want to dance up a sweat with shaun t!
Matt makes this comment

ROFL at the infomercial

Tuesday, 09 February 2010

I like the guy who said he did 4 years in the army and never had a 6 pack. I did 4 years and have the full 8 something was wrong with guy.
Melanie makes this comment

6 day slim down is amazing

Saturday, 30 January 2010

I ordered Hip Hop Abs last summer and the first thing I did was the 6 Day Slim Down...it promised that if you followed the schedule (work out and food) that you will lose 3 in off your waist in 6 days. It totally worked! I followed this diet exactly (except for fish, I hate seafood..just replaced it with chicken) and did my workouts faithfully and by my 6th day I had lost 8 lbs and 3 inches off my waist and had a TON of energy!! It's only supposed to be for 6 days so don't try it for longer, its just to get you started. It really does work though.
Marcia makes this comment

Just started

Monday, 16 November 2009

I Just started hip hop abs and I am in my second month of P90X, I enjoyed hip hop abs, yeah maybe the music isn't for everyone but it's fun and I am using it not only to help my mid section but its extra cardio because I am trying to lose weight (approx 25 lbs) and P90X is building me those muscles I've always wanted, in P90X you have kempo X and cardio X both awesome programs, I love them! but I wanted to take the cardio up another notch and Hip hop abs is FUN, I throw it in to finish off my work out.
Colleen Trudel makes this comment

Hip Hops work for me

Sunday, 18 October 2009

I got hip hop abs last year for Christmas. I find it great for my none weight training days. I find I get a good cardio. You just have to push your limits. Between this, my weight training and proper eating I now am 30 pounds lighter, 15% body fat and have my six pack. I continue to do one or a combination of these workouts twice a week.
Leigh Ann makes this comment

eh

Monday, 08 September 2008

I bought hip-hop abs about a year ago and I couldn't get into it. I recently picked it back up and it has been great to make me sweat because I'm not in great shape. What disappointed me is the fact that the music isn't really hip-hop persay. I thought it would be actual songs, or something to get me pumped. The only video that has a semi-decent song is the cardio workout and that video doesn't really do much for me. Hips Buns and Thighs is a good one though. If you're going to commit to buying a good energizing work out video, check out Turbo Jams or for the more intense, P90X!
Jennifer makes this comment

Hip Hop Abs worked for me!

Tuesday, 08 April 2008

I ran across this after already having hip hop abs but wanted to add a few comments the author missed I think (sorry!). I was already in decent shape when I started so not a novice to exercise and fitness. I do not have time for the gym recently due to kids so picked up hip hop abs and wow its been great! I lost 2 inches on my waist and also toned up my shoulders, butt and thighs. Oh my thighs! I was not happy with them but I am much happier now. I am not where I want to be but hip hop abs definitely has helped me and I love to work out to the music!

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