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Get That Six Pack

gems4friends — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:26:10 +0000

You might gaze down at your entire body and say to yourself “I want a six pack” as you “admire” the unwanted belly fat . Somewhere underneath the extra “you” are your “abs.” Men (and women) who are keen to have a awesome physique will exercise their abs relentlessly, especially if they are seriously into spaorts.

The abdominal muscles cover the organs of the lower body and working on this area will cause you to feel far better, not to mention looking healthier and well developed .Working the abds doesn’t require a gym membership or fancy home equipment. A regular workout program is required, and setting a few personal goals wouldn’t hurt.

The most popular and straightforward lower abdominal exercise is the abdominal crunch. This is where you lie flat on your back, on the ground, and you just rise up in the direction of your bent legs and touch your knees using your elbows. You want to feel you abs crunching together as they work to curl your body.

As you picture this exercise you are probably thinking “sit-ups.” Although similar they aren’t the same exercise. A sit-up is when you elevate your head in between the knees on every single repetition, using the hip flexors more than the abs. The abdominal crunch isolates the abs far more than a standard sit-up ever will.

Although ab machines are not needed there are certainly plenty of them available to buy. Many are simply a waste of time and money. None of them are necessary, but some of them are good. If nothing else they are a change of pace from the boredom of endless crunches.

If you do buy a piece of equipment make sure you test it first. If you can feel your ab muscles being stretched then at least it is doing something. It is also a good idea to read reviews regarding a product before you decide to buy. Amazon.com is a good place to read consumer opinions and they sell a large range of workout equipment .

If you”re looking to shed pounds then you will have to have a more complete workout routine. The ab routines develop and sculpt the ab muscles, but those muscles are too small to burn much fat, though the all the other benefits are still there. If burning fat and building muscles is your goal then you owe it to yourself to take a look at this book.

15 Minutes a Week to Look Years Younger?

gems4friends — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:02:49 +0000

For those of us who aren’t concerned about a little exercise here’s a nifty tip to take off a few years:

It is amazing how little you need to change your life! If you increase your oxygen uptake with 20% you body becomes 15 years younger.

When I first read that I pictured myself for hour and hours in the running track. But if you give it all you’ve got you increase your oxygen uptake very fast. Just 15 min a week has a significant effect on your lungs, heart and blood circulation.

Here’s the rest: 15 Years Younger in Just 15 min a Week

We have two feet of snow on the ground. Shoveling the stuff is great exercise.

Exercise, Weight Loss, and Water

gems4friends — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 21:49:02 +0000

I posted a new article on the subject of [tag]exercise[/tag], getting enough water, and [tag]weight loss[/tag].

We hear it so often we get tired of it: Americans need to exercise more. We’re a nation of fatties. We’re all a bunch of couch potatoes. Sadly, the reason we hear it so often is because it’s true; but it doesn’t have to be, not in your case. How’d you like few tips on how you can [tag]feel better[/tag]?

Here’s the rest: exercise, water, and weight loss