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David Beckham’s ‘Peaky Blinders’ Look Sums Up The Best Of British Style
David Beckham’s ‘Peaky Blinders’ Look Sums Up The Best Of British Style

As winter rolls into spring here Down Under, people are trying to take advantage of the chilly weather (and easing coronavirus restrictions) to do a spot of winter travel. The allure of escaping the city has never been greater – Airbnbs across the Blue Mountains and Great Ocean Road are booking out quickly, and 2020 Thredbo ski passes sold out in record time last Thursday, Traveller noted.

The irony isn’t lost on us that our winter weather is the same as many countries’ summer temperatures. But the idea of a country retreat has been just as tempting for those in the Northern Hemisphere, too. Celebrities and the hoi polloi alike have flocked to the sticks in anticipation of summer.

The Beckham Clan. L to R: Brooklyn, Cruz, Harper, David, Victoria, Romeo.

David Beckham: football legend; co-owner of Inter Miami CF and Salford City; UNICEF ambassador; and all-around top lad, is no exception. The affable Englishman took his family to their estate in the Cotswolds in April as a sort of COVID-19 escape. Rather than languishing in quarantine, the whole brood seems to be having the time of their life, relaxing in the English countryside.

David seems to have been particularly inspired by their rural surrounds, debuting some seriously dapper, seriously British fits.

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Beckham’s long been a fan of traditional English couture, notably involved as an ambassador and investor in esteemed London menswear retailer Kent & Curwen for many years (Beckham parted ways with the brand in April 2020). No doubt he’s still got a few Kent & Curwen pieces in his wardrobe, as his latest shots demonstrate.

Beckham’s here keeping cozy in a ‘Peaky Blinders’ 8-panel newsboy cap, slightly oversized knitted sweater, crisp corduroy trousers and white Axel Arigato sneakers: a luxurious yet comfortable ensemble that exhibits Beckham’s keen sartorial eye as well as a sense of levity, dressing for the surrounds and epitomising retro cool.

No stranger to the tabloids, Beckham’s blossomed into quite the British style icon. It probably helps that his wife Victoria is an internationally recognised fashion designer… Not sure how she feels about his pastoral panache, however.
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Qantas CEO Alan Joyce Flies In Most Unlikely Seat On His Planes
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce Flies In Most Unlikely Seat On His Planes

It’s been a turbulent time in travel. From Alan Joyce teasing $19 Sydney to Melbourne flights to experts predicting air travel could become significantly more expensive, it’s hard to know what the industry is going to look like in two weeks, let alone two years.

But if there’s one thing we can trust in these times, it is that Qantas will come good with some joie de vivre.

Enter: Alan Joyce, Qantas CEO, who took to LinkedIn on Friday to share “the new normal” of flying domestically in Australia (a markedly more cheery affair than our correspondent’s, a couple of months ago).

He also did so from, arguably, the most unlikely seat.

How so? Though you might expect the Qantas head honcho to have kicked back in business or at the very least nabbed himself some aisle or at least window digs, he voluntarily submitted himself to every travellers’ worst nightmare: a middle seat.

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As Joyce wrote on LinkedIn, this (likely) was beyond the thousandth time he’d flown between Sydney and Melbourne: “Over the past 20 odd years, I’ve probably flown between Sydney and Melbourne more than 1,000 times. But I’ve never been more excited than I was flying that route today.”

Though we were too embarrassed to ask Joyce the last time he’d flown cattle class when we interviewed him last year (amid other journalists’ serious questions) we’d imagine it’s the first time in a while Joyce has flown economy (or premium economy), especially in the middle of a row.

It was also Joyce’s first flight since March, just prior to the national shutdown.

“It was a little different to my last flight.” Joyce said. “Since then, we’ve implemented a number of additional safety measures… to help customers feel more at ease.”

“As we boarded the flight, we all used the hand sanitiser station at the gate, people scanned their own electronic boarding pass using their phones, and once on board, many passengers used the sanitising wipes we provide to wipe down their arm rests and tray tables.”

“We recommend everyone wears a mask for extra peace of mind, which might have seemed odd a few months ago but felt surprisingly normal,” Joyce went on to say.

“We’ve based all these measures on best-practice medical advice and feedback from customers but also from our experience operating repatriation flights to bring Australians back home who were standard overseas in virus hotspots,” Joyce added.

Though it’s hard to imagine the CEO of a company ever publically voicing concerns about their own organisation’s safety protocols, Joyce said he found the security measures comforting.

“One thing I find particularly reassuring is that aircraft cabins are fitted with hospital-grade HEPA air filters which remove 99.9% of bacteria and virus from the air. The air in the cabin is changed about every five minutes.”

“It’s still early days as we work to get our planes, our people and our frequent flyers back in the air – at least domestically. It will be some time yet before things feel truly ‘normal’. But there is cautious optimism that we are starting to emerge from what has been a very challenging chapter for everyone.”

Qantas has also recently opened up a bunch of routes (see details here), including bolstering the Sydney to Melbourne corridor, as well as introducing a new route to Byron Bay from Sydney (in the past this was only operated by Jetstar).

Here’s hoping things continue to improve.

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The Limited-Edition $179 Todd Snyder x Q Timex Watch Just Dropped & It’s A Slam Dunk
The Limited-Edition $179 Todd Snyder x Q Timex Watch Just Dropped & It’s A Slam Dunk

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Why Australia’s Most Vilified Menswear Essential Could Be Our Most Versatile
Why Australia’s Most Vilified Menswear Essential Could Be Our Most Versatile

Making a fashion statement can also mean making a political statement. Like how wearing a Che Guevara t-shirt you bought for a few thousand dong on a family holiday to Vietnam announces to the world that you don’t really understand communism, or wearing EarPods lets people know you’re a talker walker.

But there’s one fashion item that, in Australian eyes, instantly screams ‘finance bro’. And that’s the gilet.

Gilets, puffer vests, jerkins, body warmers… Whatever you want to call them, they’re known in the popular consciousness as an essential part of the ‘Young Liberal uniform’, alongside RM Williams boots and a shit-eating grin.

 

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But we here at DMARGE think it’s an entirely undeserved reputation. Just because Conor McGregor’s a bit of a dick doesn’t make the Rolexes he wears any less cool. In the same way, gilets are an incredibly versatile and functional piece that’s worth adding to your wardrobe regardless of their political cache.

“I’m a great proponent of the gilet,” influential Sydney-based stylist Jeff Lack told DMARGE exclusively.

“They’re incredibly versatile and can be worn a variety of ways… With a shirt and tie, with your favourite denim jeans, even to and from the gym.”

“Having the freedom of having your arms free is the ultimate blokey style statement, too. It’s the urban equivalent of cutting the sleeves off a flannie so you can chop wood easier.”

Three different ways to wear a gilet without looking like a muppet.

Gilets are super practical, functional and stylish if worn properly, Lack says.

“I’ve even lost a few on domestic flights because they make great lower back support!” he joked.

Maybe part of the reason they’ve got such a wanker reputation is because they’re so popular in Europe – an essential part of Italian or French chic. In a classically Australian tall poppy syndrome sort of way, gilets are scorned as being high-falutin’.

The other issue with gilets is that many men who wear them don’t wear them properly, like the archetypal breed of Wall Street bro so thoroughly catalogued on Instagram.

“It can end up looking like dad garb – like a dad cheering on his daughter at netball,” Lack relates.

“You need to be careful when styling a gilet that you keep things restrained. Pair a gilet with a decent merino knit and classic white sneakers for a ‘sports luxe’ look.”

Also important: avoid wearing them with just a short-sleeve t-shirt, or calling them ‘puffer vests’. And don’t dress like Kanye.

 

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“I hate that term! Calling them ‘puffer vests’ is probably why they have such an image problem,” Lack postulates.

There’s plenty of good gilets to be found at all price points too, like a classic Moncler Logo Patch number for $1,100 or UNIQLO’s Ultra Light Down Vest for $80.

As winter fades into spring, a gilet is a practical fashion accessory that when worn correctly looks classy yet approachable. There’s never been a better time to resuscitate the humble gilet’s battered public image and reincorporate them back into your rotation. Check out MR PORTER’s extensive collection if you need some inspiration.

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Israeli Whisky Moses Would Part A Sea For Arrives Down Under
Israeli Whisky Moses Would Part A Sea For Arrives Down Under

It’s hardly a newsflash to say that good whisky can be found from distilleries all over the globe. Japanese, American, South African, and of course Scotch… Here in Australia we’re blessed with access to a huge variety of quality drams, including many made right here at home.

Israel might not be the first country you think of when you think whisky, but the latest drop to arrive on our shores might give you pause for thought.

M&H (Milk and Honey) Distillery, Israel’s first and Tel Aviv’s only whisky distillery, has just announced they’re releasing their Classic Single Malt Whisky in Australia this month.

It’s not hard to find a good drink in Tel Aviv, long regarded as one of the world’s best party cities. Its summery climate doesn’t just suit partying, however: ‘The Big Orange’ has a uniquely hot and humid climate which allows whisky to mature and extract barrel flavour faster than in traditional, colder whisky countries. This helps give M&H’s spirit the flavour characteristics of an older whisky, they argue.

“[Our] three-year-old Classic Single Malt Whisky was matured in the finest ex-bourbon and special red-wine STR casks, giving it a light and balanced character, with notes of vanilla, light oak, alongside a light black pepper spiciness.”

M&H, founded in 2012, is an intriguing distillery that’s quickly gained a reputation for their experimental drive, all while staying within traditional Scottish whisky guidelines. Taking advantage of Israel’s myriad climate zones, M&H have experimented aging whisky in the Dead Sea – the world’s lowest point – as well as in the unforgiving Negev Desert.

The enterprising distillery’s been awarded with the highest accolades in the industry. Its Young Single Malt “The Last One” won the Golden Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2019, and their “Levantine Gin” was a Gold Medalist at the Frankfurt International Trophy in 2019 as well.

Funnily enough, because its Classic Single Malt is aged in wine barrels, it’s technically not kosher. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying a nip.

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‘Sexiest Way’ Of Convincing Your Partner To Let You Keep Your Quarantine Beard
‘Sexiest Way’ Of Convincing Your Partner To Let You Keep Your Quarantine Beard

Australia is amid a grooming revolution. From Chris Hemsworth to Hamish Blake, if Beard Season (a charity that’s been picking up steam since 2010) didn’t convince you to grow a beard this year then surely spending two months working from home did.

This leaves many men at a follicular pinnacle of their lives, sparking the question: to shave or not to shave?

For those with a partner, the question is rather more complex. After all: just because you can convince your boss to let you keep your quarantine beard, if you’re not getting up close and personal with them, it’s a rather different proposition.

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On that note, DMARGE spoke to arguably Australia’s best beard owner (and founder of Melanoma charity Beard Season), Jimmy Niggles, to get his advice on what new beard owners can do to convince their partners to let them keep their quarantine fuzz (or better yet grow it into a full-on beard).

Here’s what he told us: “By not having to shave you’re essentially buying yourself at least ten minutes every morning. If you dedicate that time to your partner in fun and creative ways I’m sure you’ll win them around.”

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“Plus if you’re doing it for a charity like ours, you’re literally saving lives which should be pretty damn sexy. If they’re still not convinced, have a browse through our #BeardSeasonAmbassadors and show them what you’ll soon become.”

Follicular glory awaits.

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Experts Expose Just How Expensive Air Travel In Australia Could Become
Experts Expose Just How Expensive Air Travel In Australia Could Become

Air travel has always had a certain glamorous appeal, but one aspect that’s normally not so appealing is the sticker price. Finding cheap airfares has always been a sort of dark art, and the pandemic has made what’s already an ordeal even more challenging.

Flights are in short supply these days, and airlines across the world have been hit incredibly hard by travel bans. As restrictions are gradually easing, many predict that airlines will bring airfares down in order to entice people back onto their planes.

Domestic airlines are already promising a bumper crop of low-priced airfares as COVID-19 restrictions ease, news.com.au reports.

However, some experts think that the opposite could be true.

Cameron Holland, CEO of Luxury Escapes, recently told DMARGE exclusively that there’s still a possibility airfare prices could continue to be inconsistent in the short to medium term, as the industry readjusts.

“Airlines can’t switch back on overnight. It’s a careful balance of supply and demand for the airlines to manage as they return to the skies.”

“As airlines begin to slowly scale back up to full capacity – [for example] Qantas Group have announced their ability be at 40% capacity domestically by the end of July – there will be less seats, [particularly] with Virgin Australia (VA)…”

VA’s high-profile bankruptcy has dominated recent discussions about Australian air travel. The potential loss of another Australian airline could mean even bigger changes to the industry, and make air travel even more expensive.

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“In my opinion, there’s no doubt about another airline moving into Australia if nothing comes of VA,” Immanuel Debeer, founder of Flight Hacks and frequent flyer expert tells us.

“Qantas doesn’t actually want VA to fail. [They’d] much rather have a struggling competitor compared to a cashed-up alternative from overseas. If however that doesn’t happen, prices will go up, it’s only natural.”

VA seems to be still chugging along, so a complete exit from the market seems unlikely, but it’s still early days. So what’s the prognosis? Prices might stay inconsistent initially, but if VA continues to stay afloat (or if another airline enters the market) we could see airlines continue to offer significant discounts to entice people back onto planes.

Professor Rico Merkert, Deputy Director of Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Air Transport Management, reckons that even in a worst-case scenario in terms of seats available, airlines are unlikely to tease consumers on airfares.

“Given that Qantas and Virgin made their money on the domestic core network (i.e. the golden triangle connecting SYD-MEL-BNE), and assuming that the borders to Queensland will be reopened shortly, I do not see a case for high airfares. Even at a load factor of 80% and average fares charged before COVID-19 hit the industry, those thick domestic routes would still be commercially viable.”

Even Holland, the most skeptical of the experts we contacted, doesn’t think high fares are going to be an ongoing concern.

“Fares could be a little higher than [the] norm but that will be temporary, if at all… [if] demand surges we should see great low fares at scale for a long time to come,” Holland says.

 

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The big question is this: how can airlines entice customers back onto flights? We at the DMARGE team, like many Australians, are naturally a little hesitant to fly right now.

“Airlines do safety very well,” Holland reassures, “[but] they need to call out how they have adapted.”

“There will be plenty of questions on customers’ minds so it’s important to answer these now, before they book, so customers feel comfortable and confident in their choice to fly again.”

“Addressing things like cleanliness being more important than ever before. And what they are doing about check in? Lounge access? Food Service? These are what really matter to the customer. I’m imagining there will be a lot of change to a process that had become very familiar for many.”

 

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“Airlines also do sales very well,” Holland relates.

“Airlines are trusted travel providers, so sales activity is a real confidence booster for customers and indication of travel moving forward with recovery. The airlines will play a major role in stimulating travel again, at scale. It’s a good indicator of positive change as well.”

Domestic airlines are more likely to be on the ball sales-wise than international airlines, as while Australia’s done a decent job of combatting the coronavirus, few other nations are in as good a place as us (our Kiwi neighbours a prominent exception). International travel is likely to remain expensive and limited for a while yet.

“Given that borders are still closed, international airlines will not see normal business for a while,” Prof Merkert predicts.

“Domestically [we’ll] start to see some green shoots and perhaps more than that with both Qantas and Virgin Australia significantly ramping up domestic capacity… The next step will be the travel bubble with NZ but I regard that as semi-domestic too.”

 

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“Be patient,” Holland counsels.

“Airlines will ensure our safety is their first priority so they will fly when it is safe for all to do so. The frequency and the choice may be reduced but it will return to the levels we have become accustomed to.”

“Stay safe – continue to practice all the things we’ve been doing to get us to the good space we are currently in – social distancing where possible, frequent hand washing… All things that have become common parts of our day to day lives.”

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How To Make A Refreshingly Minty
How To Make A Refreshingly Minty "Muy Bueno" Mojito

Other than maybe an Aperol Spritz, is there really any other cocktail as refreshing and thirst-quenching as a mojito? Well, we actually don’t know (but are more than happy to test several cocktails to find out). Regardless, a mojito is a rum-based drink with oodles of lime and mint and a touch of sweetness that makes for a delightful treat on a summers day – and perfect for an Australian audience.

It’s certainly one of the more ‘basic’ cocktails, and will likely appear on cocktail menus from the fanciest bars in town all the way through to chain restaurants moonlighting as a swanky venue to spend an evening. You may think, then, that there is one way and one way only of making a mojito, and so how could anyone possibly get it wrong. Moreover, how can one version taste better or worse than another?

Such is the artful world of cocktails, but fortunately, we’re here to reveal all there is to know about the mouthwatering mojito (and dispel a long-believed myth), including the classic recipe alongside an expert twist that, if you’re not already, convert you to this Cuban delicacy.

Origin Of The Mojito

If you’re familiar with our other cocktail guides, then you’ll be too aware that origins of cocktails are relatively vague, and the history of the mojito is no different. It’s widely agreed that it originated in Havana, Cuba, but after that, there are several paths you can take.

Proximo Tequila Specialist Hayley Dixon tells us, “Its exact birthplace is unknown. Some believe it was created on board Sir Francis Drake’s ship and was initially called the ‘Draque’, a blend of aguardiente, lime, sugar and mint.”

“Others believe it was invented when the Americans visited Cuba between the wars, and more specifically, during prohibition and introduced them to the Mint Julep.”

As for the name mojito, one theory claims it relates to the word mojo – not the kind related to bedroom escapades – a Cuban seasoning made from lime. It’s also claimed it’s derived from the Spanish word ‘mojadito’, meaning “a little wet”.

Mojito Ingredients

Hayley tells us that “while the origins remain unknown, the recipe does not and despite popular belief, it does not contain any sofa water.” That’s right, no soda. There’s a good chance the mojitos you drink today – perhaps unless consumed in an upscale cocktail bar – will contain soda water.

Therefore, the original ingredients list reads like this:

  • White Rum (Bacardi, Diamond Reserve)
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Simple Syrup
  • Mint Leaves For Cocktail
  • Mint Sprig For Garnish
  • Stirring Spoon
  • Muddler
  • Highball Glass
  • Crushed Ice

Classic Mojito Cocktail Measurements

  • 50ml/1.7oz White Rum
  • 25ml/0.85oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 15ml/0.5oz Simple Syrup

How To Make The Mojito Cocktail

The method for making a mojito couldn’t be simpler, as it’s a built drink that does away with a shaker or mixing glass entirely. Instead, the drink is made in the glass it’s served in, which is traditionally a highball. However, note that it is served with crushed ice, as opposed to cubes. If you only have cubes, place some inside a towel and bash the living daylights out of them using a rolling pin.

  1. Muddle together simple syrup and mint in the bottom of the glass. Be sure to not fully shred the mint leaves, but rather just release their flavourful oils
  2. Add rum, lime juice and crushed ice
  3. Mix together with a bar stirring spoon
  4. Top up with more crushed ice
  5. Garnish with mint spring and serve

Of course, you can add soda water if you wish, but to be authentic, you’ll want to leave it out.

Variations Of The Mojito

There are several ‘official’ variations of the mojito, the majority of which resort to switching out either the base white rum for another spirit, or by changing just one of the other elements.

A “Cojito” uses coconut-flavoured rum; a “Dirty Mojito” uses gold rum instead of white rum and raw or demerara sugar instead of white caster or granulated and a “Dark Rum Mojito” unsurprisingly uses dark rum.

A “Rose Mojito”, which was created by Albert’s Schloss, a bar in Manchester, England, uses Lanique, a rose-flavoured spirit instead of white rum.

It’s said that many bars in Havana will now use lemon juice instead of lime and other popular variations include adding fruit, such as strawberries, passionfruit or grapefruit.

Expert Twist On The Mojito

Hayley has once again provided a variation of the mojito to help raise your bartender game. As with the original mojito, it’s a simple recipe to follow.

“This rendition of the Mojito is a very simple swap in, swap out of the citrus and the sweetener. The great thing with classic cocktails is you can generally swap out your type of citrus, or your sweet component for another popular option, and you’ll end up with something pretty tasty, obviously providing those flavours pair well together.”

“It was a drink creation strategy coined the ‘Mr Potato Head’ by Phil Ward, ‘Every great drink is the blueprint for many other great drinks’.”

‘Mr Mojito’

Ingredients

Method

  1. Step one is grabbing your highball or tall glass and getting that straight into your freezer. Unless the cocktail is made to be more aromatic or a warm serve, the colder the glassware, the better the cocktail.
  2. Step two is making your honey syrup. Honey is a little too thick on its own to add to cocktails. It won’t blend well enough with your other ingredients so we just need to thin it out a little. Simply mix 3 parts honey to 1 part warm water and stir until completely combined.
  3. Make up some crushed ice if you don’t have access to an ice crusher.
  4. Get your cold glass out of the freezer and pop your basil and honey straight into the bottom. Very lightly press the basil until its favour and aroma start to seep into the honey.
  5. Add in the rest of your ingredients, taste your cocktail after this. If you like things a little more tart, you may want to add a touch more lime or grapefruit
  6. Fill your glass almost to the top, about 2cm under, with crushed ice
  7. ‘Churn’ all of your ingredients together into the crushed ice until combined. Tip, try to leave the basil right on the bottom of the glass, when you add in your metal straw you will get the beautiful flavours of basil as you drink, and it looks a little nicer left at the bottom also!
  8. Top the rest of the glass with a little more crushed ice, creating a ‘cone’ type shape on the top
  9. Garnish with your basil sprig
  10. Use a metal straw to drink this one if you have one available. It helps get the flavours of the basil and drinking a tall glass of crushed ice without one can get a little uncomfortable

 How To Drink A Mojito

We hope you don’t resort to drinking a budget version on some pleather nightclub seats. Instead, enjoy once in a beachside bar overlooking crystal clear waters, wearing a crisp linen shirt (with all but two buttons undone, naturally) a pair of tailored shorts, a fedora and the finest pair of boat shoes known to man. You pretty much want to be in Cuba. Cigars and all.

Mojito FAQ

What does a mojito taste like?

A mojito should be minty and tart, but not sour, a bit sweet, with just a little punch from the rum. Its refreshing taste makes it one of most popular go-to cocktails for the summer.

How is a mojito traditionally served?

A mojito is a Cuban drink traditionally served over ice in a high ball glass, like a Collins or a pint, and garnished with a sprig of mint and slice of lime.

What kind of mint is used for mojitos?

The mojito mint is traditionally used for mojitos. It has a milder taste compared to spearmint and peppermint. If you cannot find one, you can use any type of mint.

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Little Known Ab Building Technique Every Man Should Know
Little Known Ab Building Technique Every Man Should Know

Abs. One of the key indicators of masculinity in the modern age. We all want them but not everyone has them (unless you’re Zac Efron, who we imagine was born with them).

But how exactly do you get the kind of six-pack that doesn’t live in the fridge? You may think all you need to do is perform countless crunches, planks and any other variation of abdominal-busting exercise, but that’s not strictly the case. How so? Online personal trainer and fitness coach P.T. Pete has revealed all in a recent post, stating that ab exercises alone won’t get you a torso worthy of exposing 24/7.

That’s because, unless you’re one of the lucky members of society who naturally has a very low body fat percentage, you’re likely going to have a layer of belly fat that prevents your abs from entering the world. And unfortunately, any number of crunches or minutes planking won’t burn that belly fat.

P.T. Pete refers to a 2011 study carried out by Vispute et al. that specifically looked at the “effect of abdominal exercise on abdominal fat.” The study took 24 participants: 14 men and 10 women, and randomly placed them into one of two groups: either a control group (CG) or an abdominal exercise group (AG).

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The AG was asked to perform seven abdominal exercises, each with two sets of 10 repetitions, for five days a week for six weeks. The CG was asked to not perform any ab exercises. All participants, however, were asked to maintain an isocaloric diet through the six-week duration.

The study concluded the abdominal exercises had no significant effect “on body weight, body fat percentage, android fat percentage, android fat, abdominal circumference, abdominal skinfold and suprailiac skinfold (muffin tops) measurements.”

However, the AG group, perhaps unsurprisingly, recorded greater muscular strength and endurance in the core, being able to perform a greater number of crunches than the CG at the end of the study.

So the answer to revealing that shredded torso? As with any other muscle-building technique, you need to factor in several other variables and in this case, you’ll need to put your body through a cardio routine to burn off the belly fat, and a diet, such as the Satiating Diet.

The Satiating Diet is, as American Scientist says, special because the foods you eat on it work together to decrease hunger, reduce body fat, lower blood sugar, improve blood pressure and increase metabolism. It’s easier to stick to as well, because you don’t necessarily restrict the foods you can eat to the point where you can only consume dust, but rather consume foods that keep you fuller for longer.

Your washboard abs await.

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