If You Want Six Pack Abs, Eat Healthy Foods And Exercise Correctly
Posted by admin on Nov 5, 2011 in Six Pack Abs 101 | 5 commentsJust as women are constantly faced with images of the perfect figure splashed on magazine covers, on TV and in the movies, so are men urged to have that Adonis physique, with six pack abs, muscled arms and legs. The billion dollar weight loss industry is filled with promises of ‘lose weight fast and build abs’ programs that don’t work! If it was so easy to lose weight and attain a perfect body, then why is obesity such a huge problem – especially in America?
To lose weight and ultimately get those six pack abs, a combination of exercise and correct nutrition is required. No special pills or quick weight loss schemes will work. There is no short cut to losing weight and getting in shape. It takes determination, will-power and consistency. Many people have fallen into the trap of buying pills, books and DVDs that promise a great body in a few weeks, only to find they have wasted their money.
The best way to start your healthy regime is look at the foods you eat and be honest about what you are consuming. If you eat junk food, you are not going to lose weight. You need to eat foods that help burn fat and build lean muscle. The most important catalyst in weight loss and muscle building is protein.
Good examples are lean red meat, chicken breast, fish, almonds and egg whites. Egg whites are a high source of whole-food protein and can be eaten at any time of the day. Eat plenty of fresh green vegetables and drink skim milk. Include at least two litres of water or more, per day.
To replace fat with muscle, start by lifting small weights and combine this with cardiovascular exercises. Running, swimming, stair climbing, dancing, squash or any other activity that gets your heart rate up for at least 25 minutes will help burn fat. Remember to focus on excess fat loss before you expect to see your six pack!
The best exercise for muscle building is sit-ups, crunches and leg lifts. Include squats and dead lifts – these have excellent abdominal benefits. Squats and dead lifts give your core an outstanding workout. While doing these exercises, the abs are subjected to strong contraction. Many trainers also swear by the abdominal bicycle exercise. This is a strong exercise that targets the entire abdominal region.
If you are serious about getting those six pack abs, it may be wise to seek out the services of a professional trainer who also specialises in nutrition. You will be assured of being told what foods to eat to build lean muscle, and how to exercise correctly to achieve your goal. You can also join a gym and speak to the trainers about your ultimate goal. If money is not an option, hire a personal trainer.
A personal trainer will help keep you motivated and design an exercise regime especially for you. You are more likely not to miss a session with your personal trainer as you have paid upfront for his services. Your personal trainer will also be very strict and will not put up with any lame excuses while he or she is in charge of you!
