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Showing posts with label standing abs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label standing abs. Show all posts

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Sweat: Envied Abs


There is no easy way to transform and tone you stomach. Perfect abs are a result of a balanced/ nutritious diet, lots of cardio, and strategic muscle movement exercises. I find that sculpting fab abs is one of the more difficult body areas to tone, just because the stomach is so susceptible to bloating, and air retention. 

Our Abs, are like every other muscle group; They can be overworked. When the abs are overworked they will swell and become more likely to tear. When overworked, the abs will begin to build up and bulk up creating the appearance of a thicker then desired mid section. To combat bulky abs it is important to switch up your ab routine, maintain a strong posture, and to perform movements that focus on all of the muscle groups with in the abs.

This is a challenging core workout that incorporates the whole body while targeting the midsection. Inspired by the Tracy Anderson Method. 

Feed your abs right, to gain the best results of your ab workouts. The probiotic bacteria in yogurt helps with digestion which in turn promotes a flatter stomach. Limit your soda intake as carbonation puts air into your stomach making it appear fuller than it is. Watch for simple refined carbs and food sensitivities as these will cause swelling in your internal organs.

Eat more cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, asparagus, and peppers. And swap white bread for whole grains. Adding more fiber to your diet is an easy way to promote a leaner torso. 


Thursday, October 13, 2011

Pre Halloween Abs


I want a flat stomach, one that is not too defined with a ripped 6 pack. I want muscles, but I want them to look soft and feminine. I want definition at my waist, and slender curvy figure. I think, that as woman, we are most beautiful when we embrace femininity. With Halloween, the sluttiest time of the year, just around the corner the push for perfect abs is heightened. 

 The male, and female bodies are built differently and fueled by different hormones. Men and women burn calories differently, and favor different muscle groups. Due to our structural differences alone, it doesn't make sense to have one strict abs routine for both woman and men. 

In the fitness world there is push towards functional training. Fitness gurus are designing programs to target key problem areas; ie, the stomach, in ways that the muscles are realistically used. When you go out dancing you don't drop to floor and do crunches. Instead you end up isolating your rib cage and moving it to the beat. 

In real life activities, most of the body's movements are done standing up. By adding a standing abs routine to your workout your body naturally has to focus to remain balanced which activates core stability. Rib cage isolation's, and standing abs target the all the major stomach muscles, increase ones balance, improve posture, and can help prevent back pain. 


To get a simple understanding of how to isolate the rib cage, follow along as one of Tracy's instructors explains the method.


Okay, so you've got is? Now you are ready to bring the abs to tempo. Get ready for a killer abs blast! 


Keep it up! You'll see wicked improvements; perfect for the haunting season.