Sit-ups, crunches, planks, and hours upon hours of mind numbing cardio. SORRY, these tactics won’t make your six pack dreams come true. Unfortunately you can perform crunches and treadmill session until oblivion and you will never see definition in your abdominal region. Granted, core conditioning and cardio are components that contribute to a leaner physique, but the most over looked and crucial element to the “ab puzzle” is diet. Many are more willing to devote more time in the gym than focus on eating well. Some justify poor eating by convincing themselves that they work hard enough in the gym to compensate for the excess fat and calories that they consume. WRONG! Try as you may…….ooops I mean try as “they” may, the proof is in the pudding each time they look in the mirror.
Simple adjustments to your daily diet can make a remarkable thing happen, a reduction in fat and calories , which translates to a loss in body fat. Now the difficult part of this process is that unlike with an exercise targeted to condition the midsection, food offers no burn or pain to indicate that it is working. It is only after weeks of consistent balanced eating do the results of these new adopted lifestyle habits pay off. The other thing to consider, is that for some the waistline is the last region to exhibit the beneficial effects of proper diet. Genetics play a role in how quickly one is able to see those longed for ripples in their belly.
AS For Machines
Those tried and true ab machines certainly serve their intended purpose……….. ONLY! Abdominal machines, particularly those with weighted resistance, only help to strengthen your core region. If the goal is to achieve lean abs, then the most gross waste of time is 15 or more minutes huffing and puffing and breaking your back on an ab machine. Pickup your cardio and resistance training intensity rather than mindlessly bending and twisting in hopes of a lean midsection.
The full proof way to developing a sleek core is:
HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING + WEIGHT TRAINING + DIET
Improve 1% Everyday!
Breakthrough training methods : Mental Focus & Preparation : Innovation in fitness : Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Unofficial Start of Summer
Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is quickly approaching, are you ready for the beach? Its been five months since you embarked on your resolution to improve your health and change your physique. Time to check your progress. Have you been eating clean and working out consistently? Did you have any diet set backs due to spring break vacations, the Easter holiday, birthdays, weddings?...... You know, the usual “reasons.”
The great news is, that its never too late to get back on track. But to ensure that you are ready to wear things a little shorter or a bit tighter, now is the time to regain your focus.
Making A Change
Maybe you have altered your diet and included physical activity into your daily routine. But, are you still utilizing the same plan that you began back in January?
An important aspect of training and nutrition that many do not consider is that fitness regimen must be progressive. The following statement may sound familiar,“I started out losing a lot of weight, and although I am sticking to the same plan I am not seeing further results.” The plan that worked so well in the beginning has appeared to have lost its steam. Ironically, because of your progress that old plan no longer applies to you and your goals. Just as your body is changing, so must your routine. Individuals that you see with great physiques don’t get that way from sticking to the same outdated plan, they alter their regimen according to their needs. Think of it this way, you start in elementary school, go on to middle school, high school, and beyond. You can’t become a top professional if you stop at middle school, right? Don’t stop at kindergarten when it comes to your physical fitness plan. Continue to progress and graduate to the next level.
Easy Ways to Change your Routine:
*Increase the number of Reps
*Increase Weight
*Increase Training Pace
"Improve 1% Everyday!"
The great news is, that its never too late to get back on track. But to ensure that you are ready to wear things a little shorter or a bit tighter, now is the time to regain your focus.
Making A Change
Maybe you have altered your diet and included physical activity into your daily routine. But, are you still utilizing the same plan that you began back in January?
An important aspect of training and nutrition that many do not consider is that fitness regimen must be progressive. The following statement may sound familiar,“I started out losing a lot of weight, and although I am sticking to the same plan I am not seeing further results.” The plan that worked so well in the beginning has appeared to have lost its steam. Ironically, because of your progress that old plan no longer applies to you and your goals. Just as your body is changing, so must your routine. Individuals that you see with great physiques don’t get that way from sticking to the same outdated plan, they alter their regimen according to their needs. Think of it this way, you start in elementary school, go on to middle school, high school, and beyond. You can’t become a top professional if you stop at middle school, right? Don’t stop at kindergarten when it comes to your physical fitness plan. Continue to progress and graduate to the next level.
Easy Ways to Change your Routine:
*Increase the number of Reps
*Increase Weight
*Increase Training Pace
"Improve 1% Everyday!"
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