CATEGORIES Auto & Trucks Business & Finance Computers & Internet Education Family Food & Drink Gadgets and Gizmos Health Hobbies Home Improvement Humor Kids & Teens Legal Marketing Men Music and Movies Online Business Parenting Pets and Animals Politics and Government Recreation & Sports Relationships Religion and Faith Self Improvement Site Promotion Travel & Leisure Web Development Women Writing Keyword Search Article Title Author's Name SITE MENU Search Submit An Article Submit Articles in Bulk Submit Press Release Syndicate Articles Distribute Articles Privacy Policy Terms of Use Link To Us Contact Us Site Map Home

Some Helpful Tips on Abs  by: Ryan George In the fitness world today, there is not a body part with more attention paid to it than the abdominal muscles. With our obsession with abs, many aspiring entrepreneurs set out to market their device, diet, video or program which will give you “washboard abs,” a “six-pack,” “ripped abs,” or any other adjective to describe a well defined mid section. The problem is that the public, desperate for a quick fix, buys into these products, which at the end of the day, will not do much of anything. The following article provides a few pointers for anyone interested in learning more about the proper way to work on your abs. First of all, spot reduction is impossible so no matter how many crunches, sit-ups or bicycle kicks you do, you will not get rid of any excess fat around your mid section. If you need to lose excess belly fat, your best bet is to go on a healthy diet and get the right combination of strength and cardiovascular training to maximize fat loss while increasing your metabolism. If you already have a relatively flat stomach and are looking to develop your abs, there are a few things you should know. The abs are just like any other muscle in the body and should be trained as such. Like any other muscle, you should not train your abdominals every day and should wait at least 48 hours in between training sessions of that muscle. Also, in order for a muscle to hypertrophy, significant external resistance is needed with a rep range of about 8-15 so if you’re able to do hundreds of crunches, you’re better off either finding a new exercise or to find a way to add resistance. In the world of abdominal training, there seem to be thousands of new claims being made every day. The best advice in sifting through everything if that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. About The Author Ryan George is the owner/operator of myhometrainer.com. Experienced personal fitness trainers in New York City. Ryan's experience & attention to detail allows you to reach goals quickly. ryan@myhometrainer.com This article was posted on March 20, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Health" Category: Shoulder Exercises by Clinton Walker III Focus: A Weight Loss Strategy by The Icon Reader Benefits of Chair Yoga – Part 1 by Paul M. Jerard Jr. Causes of Bad Breath: New Research Reveals True Cause by Whozylee Aris E Cosmetic Dentistry 101 by Mary Logden Iron and Your Heart Health by Jakki Francis On-site Massage by Sharon Hopkins How Basic Hygiene, Cosmetics, Dark Skin, and Diet Effect Acne by Stephen M. Seabrook Ease Menopause Symptoms with Aromatherapy by Elena Leong Anxiety & Panic - Two Steps to Take Before the Healing Process Begins by Joanne King << Back to "Health" Index

Disclaimer: The information presented and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors
and do not necessarily represent the views of ArticleCity.com and/or its partners.

	Web www.articlecity.com