Month: February 2015

There is no Single Easiest Way to Work Abs

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The crunch is probably the most vital core exercise in an abdominal workout. This is also one of the easiest ways to work abs. The problem is it often is performed incorrectly, which causes pain, strain, and avoidance.

One of the most important things to remember about crunches is that any work your neck is doing is work that your abs is not. The purpose of crunches is to work out your abs, not your neck. You need to be sure that you are letting your abdominal muscles do the work for you and not relying on other muscles or momentum.

In addition to the pain involved in crunches, many people give up on these because they do not see immediate results. If you want visible results for your exercise efforts then the easiest way to work abs is by focusing on your obliques. Oblique crunches are popular for achieving this and will provide dramatic results that others will notice.

An oblique crunch is a traditional crunch with a twist, literally. These may not exactly be the easiest way to work abs, but they do provide the easiest results for your efforts. I consider easy by the amount of effort necessary for the same amount of results and these are by far the most effective abdominal exercises.

If you are one who seriously opposes crunches as the easiest way to work abs, then there are a few alternatives you may find interesting. There is a method of exercising known as the they Matthew’s Method, which includes absolutely no crunches or sit ups. The thing to remember is that you should feel some strain when doing these exercises or you aren’t doing them correctly.

These are not the easiest way to work abs, but they do provide an excellent workout and they deliver results when done correctly. Some of the common Mathew’s Method exercises include: The Oblique Bug, The Oblique Squeeze, The Superman Sling (this is a great exercise for the lower back), The Frog, and The Twisted Frog.

The important thing to remember about all abdominal exercises is that there isn’t one easiest way to work abs. You must find the one that is easiest for you. We all have different issues to address in our workouts. These exercises are a great place to start and use trial and error to find the ones that work best for your particular needs and goals.

How to Get a Flat Stomach – Men Only

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Click Here to Learn about a proven strategy for men wanting a flat stomach fast…

Have you been dreaming about being one of those flat stomach men, but nothing you’ve tried has worked? Still fighting the battle of the bulge?

Many men are in the same boat. So here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about men and midsections.

  1. Should you do tons of crunches to reduce your stomach bulge?
  2. How do you reduce belly fat?
  3. What are good stomach exercises?
  4. What’s wrong with sit-ups?

Tons of Crunches?

Doing tons of crunches won’t banish a bit of belly fat. Not even a little bit. This theory, called spot reduction, is popular in the fitness community (and most of the infomercial gimmicks), but has now been scientifically disproven. New research shows that fat is lost all over your body, and sadly, you can’t pick where it comes from.

“So, How Do I Reduce My Belly Fat?”

Studies have shown that there are two ways to reduce fat, and you have to use them both at the same time:

  • Have smart eating strategy
  • Have an effective exercise plan that includes abs-building and fat-burning

The Flat-Stomach Eating Strategy

Experts do not agree on what the perfect diet is to be flat stomach men. But most agree that diets that are low in saturated fats and “white carbs” (e.g. white sugar, white flour, white, rice, etc), and high in low-glycemic carbs( e.g. whole fruits, vegetables, oatmeal, etc) and high in lean-proteins are best for ridding yourself of unwanted blubber.

But, you don’t need to torture yourself while dieting. Have fun and experiment. Use your diet as an excuse to try something new – maybe Japanese or vegetarian cuisine. Who knows? You may find out that you like your new diet better than your old one.

If you’re seriously wanting to flatten your stomach and keep it that way, click here to start an eating strategy that actually works and is based on eating real foods that taste good. By the time you watch the video on the “4 foods to NEVER eat“, I think you’ll agree that this eating strategy can actually help you meet your flat-stomach goals fast!

Burn! Burn! Burn

You probably already know that exercise is a somewhat controversial topic. No matter who you ask, you’ll get a different answer. It is, however, generally agreed that regular fat-burning workouts – 3 or 4 times per week – are what you need to burn the fat you have and kick start your metabolism to have a flat stomach, as a man.

Good fat-burning workouts for flat stomach men include:

Make sure to stretch first, to avoid risk of injury.

Flat-Stomach Exercises

After you’ve got a healthy diet and regular fat-burning workouts under your belt, the way to tighten your stomach is by targeted midsection exercises.

A good rule is that any exercise that bends your spine in the lower back region is good. When performing stomach exercises, try to maintain the natural arch of your back. This will make your exercises more effective and reduce back strain.

Sit-ups?

For years, you probably have been told that sit-ups are the best way to flatten your stomach and strengthen your abs. New research has proven that this is not true. Sit-ups not only don’t work well for flat-stomach men, but they can also be dangerous.

Because sit-ups only involve, well, sitting up, they don’t work your abdominal muscles- they work your thighs and back. They give you less bang for your buck, and can cause lower back pain down the road.

Most experts now recommend that you should avoid sit-ups entirely. Do crunches instead. But not just the traditional crunches. Also, try abs exercise like double crunches.

Double crunches are like crunches, except you move you knees towards your head while you’re moving your head towards you knees. This doubles the effectiveness.

double-crunches-abs-anatomy-man

Now that you know the answers, you can begin your stomach training on the right track. And if you want to flatten your stomach at warp-speed, check out www.BurnFatFitness.com (don’t go unless you’re serious, though). In a free video, fitness expert Tom Venuto shows you have to transform your body in 49 days by properly combining an eating, exercising and fat-burning program.

Last thing: Remember, with work and patience, you too can be one of the flat-stomach men. Stick with it!!

 

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