There is a popular video on YouTube today that says you can get a six pack in 3 minutes using your couch. Well, does it really work? Instead of having thousands of people wonder about this, I've created this article to show you why the exercises he does works, and does not really require a couch at all...
The first exercises is the basic leg raise. Lay down on your back and lift the soles of your shoes to the roof while firmly keeping your upper-body in position using your arms. Repeat for 20 or so repetitions.
The next exercises is the partials to failure, which again, does not require a sofa. All you need is to perform the exercise on the floor, and yes, it's an effective exercises for your abs. To do it, simply lay down on your back and lift your legs from the ground to about 1 foot of the ground and go back down. Repeat this process 20 times.
Then we do the crunch, which is easy. I will not explain it here, though it is a great exercises that works wonders. After that move on to static workouts, but I suggest replacing 'static crunches' to plank or spiderman crunches. These are more effective exercises that will show more results quicker, and they burn more fat.
To do a plank, simply position yourself on your elbows with the stomach facing down, and intake kind of a pushup position on your elbows. Keep this static position for 45 seconds and be sure to keep your abs tightened while doing this exercise.
If you want to do a spiderman plank, all you need to do is to move your knees to your elbows while in this position.
Remember, the video that explains this is good, but there are some major improvments that need to be done... It works wonders, but if you do not get more physical activity in, by doing some more exercises you are missing out.
And keep in mind, that no matter how many times you do this exercise, you still need to eat right. Six pack abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym. The best type of food to eat can be things like chicken, egg, tuna and vegetables. Try eating these foods and you'll experience a quick transformation, as an addition to your current workout.
To make things worse, we constantly get bombarded with the latest diet fads, the new crunch machine or the "do it in one weekend" scam that simply throw us further off track than we were before.
However, we've come a long way since the days of endless crunches that do more harm than good. But if you've spent the past few months or even years wasting your time and energy with crunches, sit ups and being the guinea pig for all those here today gone tomorrow abs machines and fad diets, then it's time to evaluate what's going wrong.
Sure, it takes hard work, but there is a fundamental difference between working hard and working smart. You're a smart person, so you needn't work so damn hard right?
There are 3 things you should always remember during your overall approach to a six pack with less effort...
1. Keep metabolism steady
The trick behind a great six pack is simply to lose weight first. A great way to do this is by controlling your metabolism. Don't just eat for the sake of eating. Eat when you feel genuinely hungry (but not desperately hungry). Make sure you keep some healthy snacks such as nuts or fruit at work so that you can continually feed yourself. It is recommended to eat around every three hours, but don't take this strictly as it differs from each individual.
2. Eat more fibre
Fibre has lots of benefits on your overall health, reducing cholesterol and keeping your heart healthy. Not only that, but if you want to reduce your natural food intake, fibre is the secret. This is because fibre makes us feel "full", and for longer. This means you will consume less food and still be fulfilled. Try things like brown rice, wholegrain bread and cereal, beans and lentils. However, don't go overboard...too much fibre can cause gas in the stomach and even constipation. The trick lies with point 3, which is to...
3. Drink more water
Water helps us flush the system from roughage and comes with numerous essential benefits. You should try to drink eight glasses per day when possible. Sometimes, drinking water can stave off apparent hunger pangs, which actually is your body's signal of thirst not hunger (which is a common natural deception we suffer)
These are just three things you can start doing today for free, but the three things alone are simply not enough to see dramatic and speedy abs.
You will need to have a well balanced, concentrated diet along with a proven abs training program to see the best results in the fastest possible time.
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