Only one thing works in life and that is hard-work! But it's not anywhere near as hard as you think. It's a case of seeing through hype and forcing yourself to accept reality as it is and to then go forward with a positive attitude and make an effort. A simple diet and a bit of exercise can net you unbelievable results! Most people tend to quit when they don't see results right away but it takes time for results to happen as nothing is immediate. This is where willpower is required, to help you
Ask the average guy to tell you how to get rock-hard abs and he will boast about the newest and fanciest, super-duper "abdominal burning" exercise he just learned that you should definitely try. Or... more likely, he will tell you to do 50 repetitions of abdominal crunches, sit-ups or leg raises... you know, the usual stuff that everybody believes will give them six-pack abs. Oh yeah, let's not forget the tiny detail that the "average guy" doesn't have rock-hard abs, let alone six-pack abs