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June 18th, 2010 -- Posted in 6 pack abs, fat abs, fatty abs, firm abs, six pack abs |
How much thought do you put into what you eat?
If you want to get into great shape then you’ll be interested to know that 80% of your fitness results are attributed to your diet.
In our fast-paced society, eating is often done with little or no thought as to what exactly it is being ingested. Excess body fat is a direct outcome of this hurried, poor nutrition. Even if you have the best intentions with your diet, you are likely frustrated and fed up with extra pounds.
I don’t blame you for being confused more or less what you should eat. The media surely doesn’t help. One day the talk heads want you to give up all fats. The next day carbs are the culprit, and then acai berries become the holy grail of weight loss.
The food manufacturers increase mental confusion by printing deceptive labels and bogus health claims.
Sometimes it seems like the whole system is set up to confuse and frustrate us into buying the latest and greatest packaged food.
The bottom line is that your physique is largely a result of what you eat, so the foods that you put into your body should be carefully selected.
It’s time to re-examine what you eat.
It all starts with reading nutritional labels. The nutritional content and ingredient list will give you everything you need to know about the quality of the food item.
I’ve outlined 5 ingredients that should raise a red flag when you turn over that package and find them listed:
Food To Avoid #1: High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
HFCS is a manmade sugar, derived predominantly from genetically modified corn. The sweet concoction has been shown to promote binges and hysterical hunger, and wrecks havoc on your blood sugar levels, promoting fat storage.
The introduction of HFCS into our food supply directly paralleled a 47% spike in Type 2 Diabetes cases as well as an 80% increase in obesity. Food manufacturers use HFCS in many mainstream products, including the following:
Sauces (including ketchup)
Yogurt
Energy Bars
Soft Drinks / Fruit Juices
Processed baked goods
Cereals
Crackers
Ice Cream
Salad Dressing
Most packaged snack foods
Food To Avoid #2: Hydrogenated Fat / Partially Hydrogenated Fat (Trans Fat)
Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats have undergone such extensive processing that the chemical structure has changed from a “cis” shape, which the human body recognizes and utilizes, to a “trans” shape, which is foreign and destructive to human physiology.
Check each food label for the word ‘hydrogenated’ and avoid it diligently. Cutting out hydrogenated fats is a simple set towards looking and feeling your best.
Food To Avoid #3: Aspartame
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that was denied 8 times by the FDA before being approved in 1973. Many scientists objected the approval, claiming that aspartame hadn’t been proved safe for use as a food additive.
MIT neuroscientist, Richard Wurtman, researched the effects of aspartame and concluded that it promotes cravings for foods high in calories and carbohydrates. Though aspartame is calorie-free it still causes insulin to be released, which job is to stow away sugar – when this sugar is not available, the result is often hypoglycemia and severe hunger. Not exactly a recipe for weight loss.
Food To Avoid #4: White Sugar
White sugar comes from the juice of a sugar cane plant that has undergone an intensive refining process. In this process all of the enzymes, fiber, vitamins and minerals are destroyed, rendering it nutritionally void. White sugar is also extremely high in calories, which your body loves to store away in fat cells.
Refined sugar has been linked to a weakened immune system, hyperactivity, ADD, mental and emotional disorders, dental cavities, hypoglycemia, enlargement of the liver and kidneys, and an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. All that and it leads to weight gain.
Food To Avoid #5: White Flour
White flour comes from natural whole wheat that has been stripped of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. This results in a nutritionally void product that is packed with calories that release quickly into your system, creating a spike in blood sugar. As you know, this promotes fat storage and leads to hysterical hunger and cravings. You don’t need that.
Once you cut these 5 items out of your diet, you’ll be pleased with the results. Expect to lose weight, to have more energy and to feel better than you have in a long time.
If you’re serious about looking and feeling your best through purifying your diet, then concentrate on eating real food items. Real foods include lean meats, vegetables, whole grains, fruits, nuts and seeds.
Remember, while nutrition is vitally crucial for weight loss, true results are achieved through a combination of both nutrition and challenging, progressive exercise.
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June 18th, 2010 -- Posted in 6 pack abs, Uncategorized, fatty abs, firm abs, six pack abs |
According to past research and studies, nearly 80% of all Americans will experience some type of back pain in their lives . The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons believes this as well, as they say 80% of us out there will encounter some type of problem with our back before we die.
Traditionally, the treatment for lower back pain is increasing core strength with athletic workouts to increase flexibility on muscles that are tight, which will provide better stabilization of the spine and exercises to correct the imbalances of the muscles. The muscles that surround the spine will provide stability and support of the spinal column .
Every muscle between the hips and shoulders are included as well, as these muscles are referred to as the core muscles . Back pain can be a result of muscle imbalances caused by any of these core muscles. If the back of your thighs are weaker than the front of your thighs, there will be an uneven pull on the front of your spinal column.
Rather than just doing traditional crunches and sit-ups, there some awesome core strength exercises you should be intergrating into your workouts . One such way is by breathing effectively. Deep breathing will utilize your diaphragm muscles which will help support the spinal column and lengthen the spine, which is great for your lower back and supporting you when you walk or run.
The tummy tuck and bridge lift can also help you to reduce back pain and strengthen the core muscles as well . The tummy tuck exercise is a simple pelvic tilt that draws the abdominal muscles away from the floor. Do perform a tummy tuck, simply lie face down on the floor and squeeze your glutes to strengthen your spine.
Instead of pressing into your thighs, you should instead reach your tailbone down towards your heels. Perform 15 reps of each exercise and alternate them until you have completed a couple of sets.
For the bridge, place your feet on a bench or on the floor and scoop your pelvis upward, as your rib cage should stay low to reduce any irritation to your spinal muscles. The bridge will help to relieve stress on your back and focus the muscle contractions into the glutes and the hamstrings .
Other exercises for lower back pain are the lumbar side stretch, hip flexor stretch, and calf stretches, as all three can help to alleviate pull on your spinal column.
Hip flexor stretch
When doing a hip flexor stretch, bring one foot forward in a bent knee, 90 degree angle, while your other leg is on the floor behind you with your foot pointed upwards toward the ceiling. The hip flexor stretch will help to open up the muscles of your back on the side of the spine near your hips. You can also squeeze your glutes as well to deepen the stretch with each breath you exhale. You should begin to feel a stretch in your back leg, in the thigh front and the hamstrings on your front leg.
Lumbar side stretch
This stretch will bring your legs wide with your knees bent while you sit or stand . Simply bring one hand down towards your foot on the inside of the thighs and your other hand behind your head.
The last stretch will open up your Achilles tendon, which is the most distant pull on the spine. For this, place an object under your foot and lean the weight of your body forwards. Maintain a fluid breath while you hold stretches for 30 seconds or so. After a while, you should begin to feel a stretch behind your knee and shin.
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June 17th, 2010 -- Posted in 6 pack abs, fatty abs, firm abs, six pack abs |
Have you ever thought about which Weight Loss Cardio exercises work the best for burning off extra body fat? Is walking (low intensity) better or running (considered high intensity) better for burning body fat?
Well, both low and high intensity exercises will help you burn body fat off. What is in question is which is more effective in burning more body fat? What is your fat burning zone?
When scientists first reported that during vigorous exercise, your body burn glycogen, which is a form of stored carbohydrates stored in your liver and muscles for energy and during low intensive exercises, your body burns body fat, everyone suddenly changes their workout routines to do low intensity exercises to burn body fat.
Does this work? Apparently it does not work, because there are still a lot of people who are overweight that are still around that are working out with low intensity exercises. What’s the reasoning behind that?
Well, the scientists were right when they said that our bodies burn more body fat during low intensity exercises like walking or a leisurely swim. But during a high intensity exercise like running, our bodies burn a lot more calories. Even if some of the calories scorched are from glycogen, we will still burn many fat calories as well.
Additionally, when the glycogen that is stored in your body is low, the carbs from your meal you eat afterwards gets converted into glycogen to fill up what you have stored and will not be converted to body fat when left unused for energy.
what is more, high intensity Weight Loss Cardio exercises crank up your metabolism even after your workout is complete. This means that you body will go on to burn body fat hours after you have finished your exercise. This effect is almost does not exist in low intensity cardio or aerobic workout. Additionally, your body burns up much more calories during and after high intensity cardio exercises than lower intensive ones.
You can put in high intensity exercises to your Weight Loss Cardio workout by introducing some interval training. You can walk at a brisk pace for 5 minutes, then break away into a jog for another 5 minutes. Then walking briskly again until you catch your breath, and then sprint for a minute before walking again for another minute.
From this point, change between a sprint and a walk, a minute each and do this for the next 15 minutes and you are done.
If you do this for 5 days a week, before long, you will be increasingly losing unwanted body fat and weight, and do this healthily and naturally.
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June 17th, 2010 -- Posted in 6 pack abs, fatty abs, firm abs, six pack abs |
Have you ever thought about which Weight Loss Cardio exercises work the best for burning off extra body fat? Is walking (low intensity) better or running (considered high intensity) better for burning body fat?
Well, both low and high intensity exercises will help you burn body fat off. What is in question is which is more effective in burning more body fat? What is your fat burning zone?
When scientists first reported that during vigorous exercise, your body burn glycogen, which is a form of stored carbohydrates stored in your liver and muscles for energy and during low intensive exercises, your body burns body fat, everyone suddenly changes their workout routines to do low intensity exercises to burn body fat.
Does this work? Apparently it does not work, because there are still a lot of people who are overweight that are still around that are working out with low intensity exercises. What’s the reasoning behind that?
Well, the scientists were right when they said that our bodies burn more body fat during low intensity exercises like walking or a leisurely swim. But during a high intensity exercise like running, our bodies burn a lot more calories. Even if some of the calories scorched are from glycogen, we will still burn many fat calories as well.
Additionally, when the glycogen that is stored in your body is low, the carbs from your meal you eat afterwards gets converted into glycogen to fill up what you have stored and will not be converted to body fat when left unused for energy.
what is more, high intensity Weight Loss Cardio exercises crank up your metabolism even after your workout is complete. This means that you body will go on to burn body fat hours after you have finished your exercise. This effect is almost does not exist in low intensity cardio or aerobic workout. Additionally, your body burns up much more calories during and after high intensity cardio exercises than lower intensive ones.
You can put in high intensity exercises to your Weight Loss Cardio workout by introducing some interval training. You can walk at a brisk pace for 5 minutes, then break away into a jog for another 5 minutes. Then walking briskly again until you catch your breath, and then sprint for a minute before walking again for another minute.
From this point, change between a sprint and a walk, a minute each and do this for the next 15 minutes and you are done.
If you do this for 5 days a week, before long, you will be increasingly losing unwanted body fat and weight, and do this healthily and naturally.
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June 16th, 2010 -- Posted in 6 pack abs, Uncategorized, fatty abs, firm abs, six pack abs |
According to past research and studies, nearly 80% of all Americans will experience some type of back pain in their lives . The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons believes this as well, as they say 80% of us out there will encounter some type of problem with our back before we die.
Traditionally, the treatment for lower back pain is increasing core strength with athletic workouts to increase flexibility on muscles that are tight, which will provide better stabilization of the spine and exercises to correct the imbalances of the muscles. The muscles that surround the spine will provide stability and support of the spinal column .
Every muscle between the hips and shoulders are included as well, as these muscles are referred to as the core muscles . Back pain can be a result of muscle imbalances caused by any of these core muscles. If the back of your thighs are weaker than the front of your thighs, there will be an uneven pull on the front of your spinal column.
Rather than just doing traditional crunches and sit-ups, there some awesome core strength exercises you should be intergrating into your workouts . One such way is by breathing effectively. Deep breathing will utilize your diaphragm muscles which will help support the spinal column and lengthen the spine, which is great for your lower back and supporting you when you walk or run.
The tummy tuck and bridge lift can also help you to reduce back pain and strengthen the core muscles as well . The tummy tuck exercise is a simple pelvic tilt that draws the abdominal muscles away from the floor. Do perform a tummy tuck, simply lie face down on the floor and squeeze your glutes to strengthen your spine.
Instead of pressing into your thighs, you should instead reach your tailbone down towards your heels. Perform 15 reps of each exercise and alternate them until you have completed a couple of sets.
For the bridge, place your feet on a bench or on the floor and scoop your pelvis upward, as your rib cage should stay low to reduce any irritation to your spinal muscles. The bridge will help to relieve stress on your back and focus the muscle contractions into the glutes and the hamstrings .
Other exercises for lower back pain are the lumbar side stretch, hip flexor stretch, and calf stretches, as all three can help to alleviate pull on your spinal column.
Hip flexor stretch
When doing a hip flexor stretch, bring one foot forward in a bent knee, 90 degree angle, while your other leg is on the floor behind you with your foot pointed upwards toward the ceiling. The hip flexor stretch will help to open up the muscles of your back on the side of the spine near your hips. You can also squeeze your glutes as well to deepen the stretch with each breath you exhale. You should begin to feel a stretch in your back leg, in the thigh front and the hamstrings on your front leg.
Lumbar side stretch
This stretch will bring your legs wide with your knees bent while you sit or stand . Simply bring one hand down towards your foot on the inside of the thighs and your other hand behind your head.
The last stretch will open up your Achilles tendon, which is the most distant pull on the spine. For this, place an object under your foot and lean the weight of your body forwards. Maintain a fluid breath while you hold stretches for 30 seconds or so. After a while, you should begin to feel a stretch behind your knee and shin.
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June 16th, 2010 -- Posted in 6 pack abs, Uncategorized, fatty abs, firm abs, six pack abs |
According to past research and studies, nearly 80% of all Americans will experience some type of back pain in their lives . The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons believes this as well, as they say 80% of us out there will encounter some type of problem with our back before we die.
Traditionally, the treatment for lower back pain is increasing core strength with athletic workouts to increase flexibility on muscles that are tight, which will provide better stabilization of the spine and exercises to correct the imbalances of the muscles. The muscles that surround the spine will provide stability and support of the spinal column .
Every muscle between the hips and shoulders are included as well, as these muscles are referred to as the core muscles . Back pain can be a result of muscle imbalances caused by any of these core muscles. If the back of your thighs are weaker than the front of your thighs, there will be an uneven pull on the front of your spinal column.
Rather than just doing traditional crunches and sit-ups, there some awesome core strength exercises you should be intergrating into your workouts . One such way is by breathing effectively. Deep breathing will utilize your diaphragm muscles which will help support the spinal column and lengthen the spine, which is great for your lower back and supporting you when you walk or run.
The tummy tuck and bridge lift can also help you to reduce back pain and strengthen the core muscles as well . The tummy tuck exercise is a simple pelvic tilt that draws the abdominal muscles away from the floor. Do perform a tummy tuck, simply lie face down on the floor and squeeze your glutes to strengthen your spine.
Instead of pressing into your thighs, you should instead reach your tailbone down towards your heels. Perform 15 reps of each exercise and alternate them until you have completed a couple of sets.
For the bridge, place your feet on a bench or on the floor and scoop your pelvis upward, as your rib cage should stay low to reduce any irritation to your spinal muscles. The bridge will help to relieve stress on your back and focus the muscle contractions into the glutes and the hamstrings .
Other exercises for lower back pain are the lumbar side stretch, hip flexor stretch, and calf stretches, as all three can help to alleviate pull on your spinal column.
Hip flexor stretch
When doing a hip flexor stretch, bring one foot forward in a bent knee, 90 degree angle, while your other leg is on the floor behind you with your foot pointed upwards toward the ceiling. The hip flexor stretch will help to open up the muscles of your back on the side of the spine near your hips. You can also squeeze your glutes as well to deepen the stretch with each breath you exhale. You should begin to feel a stretch in your back leg, in the thigh front and the hamstrings on your front leg.
Lumbar side stretch
This stretch will bring your legs wide with your knees bent while you sit or stand . Simply bring one hand down towards your foot on the inside of the thighs and your other hand behind your head.
The last stretch will open up your Achilles tendon, which is the most distant pull on the spine. For this, place an object under your foot and lean the weight of your body forwards. Maintain a fluid breath while you hold stretches for 30 seconds or so. After a while, you should begin to feel a stretch behind your knee and shin.
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June 14th, 2010 -- Posted in 6 pack abs, firm abs |
It’s not as easy as it used to be when searching for abdominal exercise equipment. Well, that might have been the case a few years back because there were a small amount of choices to choose from, but that’s definitely not the case now. Several plyometrics and fitness experts have created different versions of ab exercise machines, each promising to give you six pack abs after a certain number of days or weeks.
In order to choose which equipment is best for you, it would help to understand first how this machine evolved. Here’s a quick look at how abdominal machines have advanced with technology.
Sit-ups: Before the Machine
Before the first abdominal machine was even conceptualized, people were already familiar with the importance of abdominal muscles. Before the introduction of abdominal machines people wanting great looking abs had to do countless sit-ups. However, it was later discovered that this particular exercise causes pain in the lower back region. If sit-ups aren’t performed properly it can cause unnecessary strain on the back muscles as it compensates for the extra work on the abdominal muscles. Which could potentially increase the risks of muscle spasms and back pain.
Integrated All-body Workout Machines
When people started going to the gym for muscle toning, several machines were built to address various muscle groups in the body. These early exercise machines targeted pectoral muscles, the biceps, triceps, quadriceps, and the abdominals simultaneously. This enabled the user a variety of exercise movements with different resistence settings using counterweights attached to bars by cables. One disadvantage was that they were big and bulky, difficult to move and were very expensive.
Tension-Balanced Abdominal Equipment
Fitness experts inspired by the idea of counterweights came up with the idea to target specific muscle groups like the abdominal muscles. This is what officially gave birth to the idea of the abdominal exercise equipment.
To address portability, the first abdominal exercise machines were lightweight, usually foldable and made use of springs and elastics instead of weights. They forced the user to mimic the action of sit-ups but added difficulty levels in the form of tension settings. They were crude, but they allowed the user to target the abdominal muscles.
Abdominal Rollers
As reseach and technology improved so did the ab machines, they were improved to work the abdominal muscles while minimizing the strain on the back. Eventually it evolved into what we refer to as ab rollers. Like their predecessors, these rollers were also lightweight and often foldable, some even came in the form of rubber balls. By simulating crunches as opposed to sit-ups the rollers provides more support and less chance of the back muscles overcompensating for the abdominal exercises, thus reducing the chances of potential injury. They were indeed safer, but people questioned whether they are more effective than the previous abdominal exercise equipments.
As technology and reseach improves more abdominal machines are being developed. And until a sure-fire way of getting the six-pack ab look is developed, even more abdominal machines will be produced. However, there is no single equipment that can produce the look that you want. Fitness experts agree that although exercise indeed helps in toning muscles, there’s still more to getting the perfect abdominals than just by flexing.
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December 3rd, 2009 -- Posted in 6 pack abs |
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December 1st, 2009 -- Posted in 6 pack abs |
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November 30th, 2009 -- Posted in 6 pack abs |
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