Wednesday, November 11, 2009

3 Reasons You Need To Have Abs Now!



Our bodies are constantly being measured. In gyms, playing fields, beaches and bedrooms all over the world they are measured by others. In mirrors and on bathrooms scales we are constantly measuring ourselves. Besides the vanity measurements, there are many other reasons why having strong abs are not only beneficial but almost necessary. While some people may think that working towards having six pack abs is shallow, there's nothing wrong with striving to have great 6 pack abs. When you have abs you are telling the world that you're motivated, confident, healthy and disciplined. You will feel better about yourself and you will look better. A survey showed that 32 percent of women said that abs are the muscles that most likely to make them melt.

Having strong six pack abs will do more than just turn heads at the beach though. Here are the top six reasons, besides vanity, that you getting those strong abs will make your life better.

Abs will Help you Live longer

Many studies have shown that having a larger waist size can cause many life threatening diseases. According to the National Institute of Health, a waistline larger than 40 inches for men signals significant risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Having abs is not a get out of the hospital free card, but studies show that by developing a strong abdominal section, you'll reduce body fat and significantly cut the risks associated with many diseases, not just heart disease.

Abdominal fat can also put you are risk for a lot of other conditions that rob you are a good nights rest including asthma and gastroesophageal reflux. This can lead to an ugly cycle of having poor sleep, being sluggish and tired, then your body will crave some quick energy, so you snack on some high-calorie junk food. That junk food leads to more abdominal fat...

Abs will Improve your sex life

Having strong ab muscles will increase your stamina. The thrusting power you generate during sex doesn't come from your legs; it actually comes from your core. Strong abs will give you the stamina and strength to try new positions and help you to maintain the motion control that's important for your staying power as well as your partners pleasure.

You will have better erections. When you eat a lot of fatty foods, the gunk that blocks blood vessels leading to your heart will also block the blood leading to your genitalia. This decrease in blood flow will equal softer, or no erections.

You will also have increased length. The fat that is at the base of a mans abdomen covers up the base of his penis. Studies have shown that losing just 15 pounds will add up to a half an inch to the length or a man's member. Technically it is not growing, losing the fat that surrounds it will allow all of you've got to show and perform.

Abs will Strengthen your back

Most back pain is related to weak muscles in your trunk, maintaining a strong core can help resolve many back issues that men suffer from. If you are one of the millions of men that suffer from back pains, developing strong abdomen muscles are essential.

When your abs are weak, the muscles in you glutes (your butt) and the muscles in muscles in the back of your legs (your hamstrings) have to compensate for the work your abs should be doing. The effect is that it destabilizes the spine and eventually leads to back pain and strain. It could even lead to more serious back problems.

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Best Abs Exercises You Can Do To Get Six Pack Abs



The best abs exercise you can do is one that works the whole of your abdominal section. There is one "all-in-one" abs exercise that does this very well, but if you prefer to do multiple abs exercises, there are several that will work together to give you a full abdominal workout.

Although this is the best abs exercise according to many people, opinions will vary across the board, because of personal preference, different training methods, past experience and the latest research into health and fitness. Try out my best abs exercise described below and see what you think, but do keep your eyes open for more abs exercises. You may find another one that you prefer.

The Best Abs Exercise
 

Lie on your back, cup your hands behind your head for support (don't lift your head or put pressure on your neck), then draw your knees into your chest. That was easy, right?

Now comes the hard part. Extend your right leg, keeping your foot 10-12 inches off the ground. As you do so, perform a crunch and touch your right elbow to your left knee, which should still be up at your chest. That's half a repetition.

To complete the repetition, swap sides. Pull your right leg back into your chest and extend your left leg. At the same time, lower your shoulder blades back to the ground then do another crunch and touch your left elbow to the right knee. That's one whole repetition.

Do 10-15 reps and take a rest, then repeat the whole thing 3 times. Remember that you should be touching your elbows to opposite knees, because it's the twisting that works your obiques. The crunches work your upper abs, and the leg cycling movements work your lower abs. All in all, this is one of the best abs exercises you can do.

Other Best Abs Exercises
 

If you want do several exercises because you don't like that one or you find it a bit tough, here's a few more simple ones.

Crunches: Standard, traditional and the staple diet of most abs workouts. Lie on your back and bend your knees so you can place your feet flat on the floor. Now cup your hands behind your head, contract your abs and lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Hold for 2-3 seconds, and relax.

Leg raises: Lie on your back and place your hands by your sides, palms down. Cross your ankles, and keeping your legs as straight as you can lift your feet straight up into the air so that they're almost vertical. Hold for 1-2 seconds and relax.

The plank: Lie on your front with your hands on front of your face, palms down. Lift yourself up onto your forearms, so that your weight is spread evenly between your forearms and your toes. Make sure your back and body are in a straight line, and hold that position for 30-60 seconds. Then relax.

The best abs exercise isn't the only thing you need for six pack abs, or even just flat and toned abs. Getting killer abs takes dedication and discipline, but it's not all as hard as you might think. A combination of the right diet, specially designed workouts and the best abs exercises will give you a perfect six pack.

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David Spencer is a fitness and six pack abs nutcase. He's spent years learning about weight loss and improving muscle definition, and working on his own six pack abs. Start your abs workout today, and have your very own six pack abs in no time.

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Monday, January 21, 2008

The Truth About Six Pack Abs



The majority of abs and weight loss books are such a waste of time. They come with the same information as other hundred books, it is really hard to find something that is worth spending money. I only read one of those books when someone I trust recommends it, and even there, I read them skeptically.

A couple of months ago, a friend invited me to read The Truth About Six Pack Abs, and I let it rest on my hard drive for two weeks. The I finally decided to give it a try, and I can't wait to share with you my conclusions. It's the best abs books I've read in a long time, probably the best of all times!

This really surprised me. After reading the sales page, I though it was "another abs book" with a long sales page and that (I don't really like long sales letters). But then I found out that he kept emphasizing what I consider important points, such as the myths, and the importance of the whole. That's what drew me to finally buy it after the recommendation.

This book is 100% useful information on how to train your abs. Besides the usual exercises, author Mike Geary also discusses important aspects of getting the six pack abs: diet and meal plans, along with strength training (which doesn't mean weight lifting)

Mike is a professional personal training with years of experience, that's why you get quality info. I also like that he stays in touch with customers, he even gives you his email and has newsletter with extra tips. To me that's very valuable because you know he's not in for a quick buck, like most of other book's authors.

Back to the book, it starts by giving us a our through our abs section. It is a great starting point to get to know the muscles involved in the exercises and how they all work together. Very basic, yet very useful.

Then he lists the best exercises for the abs, over 20 of 20 stomach exercises designed to give you that six pack of your dreams, all with color pictures and with its steps.

My favorite part of the book was where he listed the best exercises for your abs (over 20 of them) AND he provided clear, color pictures so you can actually see how to do them. These are exercises that you can do both in your gym or at home, and he also explores the best ways to work your abs with a fitness ball.

I recommend this book because it is the perfect way to complement your abs training with 10% reliable professional training info. It practically answers all your questions in a safe way! While I like to keep you up to date with routines and advice, Mike's book provides a perfectly structured and effective guide with all angles covered.

If you're a woman, you too can benefit form this book. As Mike says in the book, all can benefit by strengthening the abs, and this doesn't mean that you'll get big muscles in the stomach. Strength training is not the same as weigh lifting, and you can use the routines in the book to keep your stomach toned and firm.

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