Sunday, 12 September 2010

Different Workout Routines - Men With Different Objectives

The good thing about workout routines is that there are hundreds to choose from to suit different objectives. There sets of routines that will improve your health condition. Several routines are fit for your weight loss objectives. A number of workouts are designed to build bulging muscles. In addition, these sets of routines are not mutually exclusive with a specific objective. There are several ways you can combine different workout routines. Men who are expert with muscle development have learned to identify what kind of combinations that they can design to address more than one objective.

There is also an element with of flexibility and versatility with different workout routines. Men who have been exposed with muscle development for a longer period of time have learned to create a schedule of combination of routines that will development a specific muscle but prevent peak muscle development. In some ways, our muscles have limitations, when it realizes that it can no longer tolerate expanding it stops to grow. It is no wonder that some workouts or exercises are utilized to allow the muscles to rest and recover paving the way for more muscle development.

Thus, it is important that the individual should be clear about his intentions or objectives as to why he is into muscle development. Of course, the reasons can be multiple and it has to be specified so that the individual will be carefully assisted by an expert to achieve these multiple objectives with muscle development. Although, some of the desired objectives are often results of another objectives it is still relevant to enumerate these objectives to prevent injury and harm.

For example, in the case of shoulder workout routines, men tend to overwork their shoulder muscle by engaging doing two sets of routines; one intended for biceps growth and the other is for shoulder exercises. Why prepare two sets of routines when one can design a single set that will develop both muscles, thus preventing injuries either with the shoulder or with the arm or biceps.


Saturday, 11 September 2010

Roadmap to Getting Your Perfect Abs

1. FORGET ABOUT SHORTCUTS - In an era of instant gratification, many are drawn to the idea of getting abs FAST and they want it NOW. Unfortunately, microwave methods to obtaining those abs are never sustainable. While muscle enhancers or protein shakes may speed up the process, intake of such supplements cannot be the end in itself and they can never replace hard and dedicated training.

2. FIGHT THOSE FATS FIRST - A common mistake made by many when they are desperate for those washboard abs is to rush straight into abs workout. As our fat cells are situated nearer to our skin than our muscles, hours of abs workout everyday without fat-burning workout will NEVER produce results. Rid those fats and the abs will show itself.

Good cardio exercises includes running, swimming or cycling. Make sure that you that you are working at at 70-75% of your max HR for at least 30mins a session.

3. DISCIPLINE DIET - Having a discipline diet is an impetus in answering the question of 'how to get abs'. While regular abs and cardio exercises are like a train, a good meal plan serves as the railway to get you to your destination.

No amount of abs exercises will do the job if your daily input of calories remains higher than what you can burn off. A good rule of thumb is to take more but smaller meals.

The rationale is simple: Our body can only ingest and absorb a limit amount of food every few hours. The excess simply gets stored as fats. In addition to breaking up meals, cutting down abs killer like fast food, sugared drinks and snacks are just as important.

Last but not least, abs building takes time, dedication and discipline. Those who already have their perfect abs will not fail to testify how difficult it is to keep those ribbed abs. What you get after weeks and months of training can be lose in just days if you do not have a lifestyle fitness.

Alvin Quek is the creator of EnduringAbs.com. A fitness resource blog dedicated to helping men and women get abs that lasts.

The author aforementioned was a track and field athlete for 8 years and is currently participating in triathlons and Ironman short courses as a hobby.


Friday, 10 September 2010

Lower Abs Workouts - Here's 3 SOLID Ones To Follow Closely

Undoubtedly, a perfectly-sculpted body with 6 pack abs looks fantastic. However, due to the plethora of info it sometimes becomes difficult to choose the workouts that would work for you. People with their busy lifestyles do not always get time to go to the gyms.

Buying various paraphernalia for doing a workout also proves to be cumbersome. In this scenario lower abs workouts can be extremely helpful. Here are 3 really SOLID ones that I have been using that I want you to follow closely:

1) Double-leg lifts

This exercise needs to be performed by:

  • Lying on the back with the hands under the buttocks and the palms facing the mat / floor.
  • Contract the lower abs muscles and tighten the leg muscles.
  • Then those need to be lifted up in a vertical direction and kept in that position for some seconds.

Do this 5 to 8 times and gradually as the abs become stronger the frequency can be increased to 15 to 20 times.

2) Alternating leg-walks

A person should start by:

  • Lying backwards with the hands beneath the buttocks.
  • A few deep breaths should be taken.
  • Then he should contract the muscles of the lower abs and raise the right leg gradually till it is perpendicular to the body.
  • Then the legs should be lowered down gradually, till it is just a few inches above the ground.
  • Simultaneously, the left leg has to be raised in that posture.

This regime of lifting one's legs should be done8 to 10 times initially and then 15 to 20 times with abs muscles getting stronger.

3) Scissors

The initial steps are same like the previous two exercises of lower abs workout..

  • After the lower abs has been contracted and the leg muscles tightened, both legs should be lifted up, approximately 2 feet above the floor.
  • Now keeping the knees unbent, the person should get his right leg across the left leg, so that both of them are crossed.
  • The legs need to be opened out and closed again.

The leg positions should be swapped and the entire regime should be performed 8 to 10 times initially. Later the frequency can be increased to 15-20.

If a person is diligent and sincere with these basic lower abs workouts, desirable results would definitely be got. Apart from these, the importance of proper diet, sleep and mental relaxation in building an immaculate-looking body cannot be underestimated.


Thursday, 9 September 2010

Getting Toned and Trimmed Inner Thighs

Hip adductors are a group of muscles of the thighs, sometimes also referred as the muscles of inner thighs. Inner thighs have tendency to deposit fat within them especially in women. The bulky and fat thighs make women look out of shape and they take their beauty away. Therefore, it is important for women to maintain slim and toned inner thighs if they have to look beautiful, attractive and smart. When a regular exercise routine is combined with a balanced diet program, one can easily shed his or her fat around thighs and feel more leg power when he or she does any routine activity.

First of all, it is important to keep in your mind that every fat loss program starts with cutting off your calories to the level so that your daily calories intake is less than amount of calories you burn. In other words, you need to avoid consuming foods that are high in sugar and fat contents. Moreover, make sure that you eat raw vegetables and fresh fruits on the daily basis to provide your body with the necessary vitamins especially Vitamin B complex, minerals and fiber. It is important that you take meal three times a day.

Aerobic exercises such as walking, running, swimming and cycling are good at toning and strengthening your legs. However, it is important to realize that although these cardio exercises can tone your legs, it is not necessary that they will specifically target your inner thighs as well. Therefore, it makes a good idea to incorporate weight exercises and resistance training along with cardio exercises in your daily training session. The good thing about resistance or weight training is that it will take about 25-30 minutes of exercise, four to five times a week to tone, strengthen and shape your inner thighs.

If you are a beginner or have not been training for a while, it is a good idea to look for the services of a qualified fitness trainer in your area to help you get started. Make sure that you don't over-train your inner thigh muscles; otherwise you can end up with injuries. Furthermore, it is important that you perform some warm-up exercises or stretches before starting your regular workouts.

There are different gym exercises that can help you out in getting your dream of toned and slim inner thighs. Exercises like Press lift, Lunges, Inner thigh firmer, Inner thigh firmer using a Pillow or Stability ball and Outer thigh lift make some wonderful gym exercises to incorporate in your daily training session along with cardio exercise. Not only will these exercises tone your inner thighs, but they will also shed fat around your legs especially thigh area. It is important that you follow the instructions of your gym trainer as he or she is the only person who can suggest a right combination of inner thigh exercises keeping in view your fitness level, age and physique. Moreover, he will also show you the right techniques to perform those exercises safely.

Guy Long runs Gyms in St Kilda and is a Personal Trainer in Caulfield where he specializes in resistance training, body transformation, weight control, and overall muscular strength for local residents.


Wednesday, 8 September 2010

The Quickest Way to Flat Six Pack Abs

You probably already realize that the quickest way to flat six pack abs is to ensure you avoid as many mistakes as possible.

But, what do you do if you don't know what mistakes you're making in the first place?

If you keep reading the rest of this article, I'll let you in on a couple of the common mistakes I see people making when they are trying to get a six pack fast.

The first thing likely stopping you from getting that trophy six pack is too much reliance on supplements.

This isn't necessarily your fault. It seems every time you pick up a fitness magazine, you're bombarded with advertisements. Each and every one of these ads portraying some supplement as the "magic fix."

The truth is, supplementation can play a role in your six pack quest. Yet, relying on it too much is a recipe for failure. Instead, you need a solid foundation of a good diet, strength training, and high intensity cardio.

The next thing likely holding you back is "too much cardio." That probably sounds a bit confusing as I just told you cardio is necessary.

Allow me to explain.

When it comes to losing stomach fat, there's a big difference between the types of cardio you should be doing. There is basically "effective" cardio, and "ineffective" cardio.

"Effective" cardio consists of doing very intense, focused cardio. Preferably in intervals. An example might be sprinting up a hill and walking back down - then repeating.

Most people make the mistake of doing SLOW cardio. You know, the guys you see at the gym chugging along on the stationary bike or running 2 miles per hour on the treadmill.

Heck, maybe you're even that guy. If so, I apologize if I've offended you.

But, I think just about anyone can agree that this type of cardio is very ineffective in getting you that six pack you wanted.

You're probably beginning to realize, the quickest way to flat six pack abs is about taking effective actions while minimizing mistakes along the way.