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		<title>Six-Pack Abs: Some Facts You Should Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is the common question of most: how do I get six-pack abs? Yes, this is the most common concern of people as unfortunately it is our midsection where most of the accumulated extra fats from food are stored. Another sad thing is it is difficult for most of us to get rid of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is the common question of most: <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/1884153']);" href="http://simplesixpackabs.blogspot.com">how do I get six-pack abs</a>? Yes, this is the most common concern of people as unfortunately it is our midsection where most of the accumulated extra fats from food are stored. Another sad thing is it is difficult for most of us to get rid of the fats around our abdominals that is why it is really important to know some straight facts in order to understand how to reach the goal of having six-pack abs.</p>
<p>All people have six-pack abs. How come? You might want to ask. Six-pack abs does exist in your midsection. If you don&#8217;t see it, it is because a layer of body fats has accumulated on top of it concealing the washboard abs in the process. This validates the fact that doing rigid abdominal exercises alone will not give you the much-wanted six-pack carved out on your stomach. If your mid-section has layers of fat in it, there is no amount of training that can get that pack visibly on your body.</p>
<p>To build that pack, you have to reduce the fats stored in your abdominal section first. This can be done by following a proper nutritional program which will stop fats from developing more. The program must consist of a healthy, low-calorie diet and not with low-carbohydrate, low fat consumption. </p>
<p>The abs training will serve as a way to burn those fats already accumulated by the midsection of your body. The abdominal training must not be constituted by hundreds of repetitions to achieve the six-pack. This is a mistake that most continually to make thinking it can hasten developing the pack. What are needed for this case are not the many counts of repeating specific abdominal exercises.</p>
<p>Instead, you need a good quality, strength body training/workout, which means, you target not only the muscles in the abdominal but on the other parts of the body where the muscles need boosting as well. With this kind of training, you are working on your overall body parts, which is a good thing because it means overall goodness and health as well.</p>
<p>Though some see no purpose except for aesthetical reasons in getting six-pack abs, doing the ab exercises can actually be good to your overall physical and health. Having a sculpted abs may mean having a great physical look, but it goes more than that. Having a set of sculpted abs can mean having a strong abs, which means also having a strong support to the spine as well as strong protection to the back.</p>
<p>So, when you are doing exercises to target the muscles in the midsection of your body, you are not only taking care of your physical look but the overall aspect of your body as well. However, it is important to remember that abdominal exercises are only part of your complete program with as far as getting a six-pack abs, or overall fitness for that matter, is concerned. </p>
<p>When aiming for a nice set of six-pack abs, it is important that you not only focus on your midsection but on the overall needs of your body. A combination of proper nutrition, cardiovascular training, and good quality strength abdominal exercises is the ideal formula to achieving that goal; therefore, focus on these three essential ingredients to effectively see that sculpted mid-section of your body.</p>
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		<title>Best Ab Routine for Six Pack Abs &#8211; Essential Info You Should Know About</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our generation, six pack abs define sexy. For both men and women in this day and age, a fit body is associated with trim abs. Whether this is simply mental conditioning brought about by the constant bombardment of media or is really what healthy and sexy ought to be, the truth remains: Everyone wants [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our generation, six pack abs define sexy. For both men and women in this day and age, a fit body is associated with trim abs. Whether this is simply mental conditioning brought about by the constant bombardment of media or is really what healthy and sexy ought to be, the truth remains: Everyone wants six-pack abs.</p>
<p>Six-pack abs can be developed with the appropriate exercise routine and healthy eating habits. The road to getting six-pack abs requires hard work and perseverance. However, the journey does not end when you finally see tangible results. Maintaining six-pack abs requires the performance of regular exercises to keep them toned and lean.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the best ab routine to give you that killer six-pack, then you&#8217;re reading the right article. We&#8217;ll give you the routine to get you started plus more. Read on!</p>
<p>1. Prepare yourself psychologically. Before starting your journey towards six-pack abs, you&#8217;ve got to motivate yourself to stick with your routine and your diet no matter what. You have to constantly commit yourself to doing these routines even if you don&#8217;t feel like doing them. In the same manner, you also have to be strict in sticking to the diet that optimizes your body&#8217;s fat burning capacity.</p>
<p>2. Lose the fat through healthy food habits. For starters, you have to make it a habit to eat breakfast. Skipping the most important meal of the day causes you to snack on high-calorie, high-sugar and fat-rich foods that hurt your chances of burning fat. Another habit is to eat more frequently to keep your metabolism humming and fat burning. Your diet should also consist of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables, lean meat, dairy and whole (not refined) grains. Drink enough water.</p>
<p>3. Build your six-pack. The following exercises outlined below will strengthen your ab muscles so you get those six-pack abs:</p>
<p>* Ball Crunches. Instead of basic crunches (which you can also do, by the way, if you don&#8217;t have an exercise ball), ball crunches are good for strengthening your core muscles without putting undue pressure on your neck and back. As you lift your shoulders off the ball, make sure that you feel the flex in your abs. Do two sets of 10 to 20 repetitions.</p>
<p>* Squats. Squats are important in your quest for six-pack abs since these train your entire core while targeting the muscles of your glutes, hips and thighs. In doing your squats, make sure to contract your abs as you bend your knees and do the squat. When rising up, contract your glutes and hamstrings. Do one to three sets of 10 repetitions, progressing to 20 as you gain more strength.</p>
<p>* Bicycles. This is one exercise that does not only develop your abs, but strengthen your oblique muscles (muscles at the side of your stomach) as well. While doing your crunches, lift your left leg, bringing your knee toward your right shoulder and then your right knee toward your left shoulder. Initially do 25 kicks for each leg, gradually increasing your bicycles to 50.</p>
<p>Remember to build steam gradually and vary your routine every two to three weeks. Deadlifts, sit-ups and planks are also other exercises that you can do to develop lean stomach muscles. Do your routine regularly, but make sure to give your ab muscles time to rest from the &#8220;trauma&#8221; so it can heal itself and give you the six-pack you want.</p>
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		<title>ACSM Says Everyone Should Know Their Fitness ID</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Champaign, IL (PRWEB) May 23, 2011 One size doesn?t fit all when developing an effective fitness program. In &#8220;ACSM?s Complete Guide to Fitness &#38; Health&#8221; (Human Kinetics, 2011), Barbara Bushman, an ACSM-certified program director and exercise specialist, explains how every person has a unique fitness ID they must discover, develop, and evolve throughout their lifetime. [...]]]></description>
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<p> One size doesn?t fit all when developing an effective fitness program. In &#8220;ACSM?s Complete Guide to Fitness &amp; Health&#8221; (Human Kinetics, 2011), Barbara Bushman, an ACSM-certified program director and exercise specialist, explains how every person has a unique fitness ID they must discover, develop, and evolve throughout their lifetime.</p>
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<p>?Your exercise program should be your own,? Bushman says. ?You are unique in terms of your health, current level of activity, and fitness goals.? </p>
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<p>Developing a fitness ID begins by examining personal goals and considering how an activity fits into daily life. Specifics of what to include in the program can then be determined. According to Bushman, an effective program should consist of aerobic activity, resistance training, flexibility, and balance; exercises in each category should be customized according to personal preference and skill level. </p>
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<p>?A balanced exercise program is like a sturdy three-legged stool. If one leg is weak or too short, the stool isn?t stable,? Bushman explains. ?In the same way, ignoring one of the exercise components will put your fitness program out of balance.?</p>
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<p>A balanced fitness ID also evolves with time. ?No matter your age, a physically active lifestyle and wise choices in nutrition allow for an ongoing evolution of your fitness ID,? Bushman says. ?Change is part of life, and your exercise program and diet evolve over time as well.?</p>
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<p>&#8220;ACSM?s Complete Guide to Fitness and Health&#8221; provides scientifically based guidance on beginning or improving any exercise program. The guide also offers the most current activity and nutrition guidelines along with exercises, activities, and programs for every age and fitness goal. </p>
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<p>?Understanding what it means to be fit, active, and healthy is the first step toward discovering your personal fitness ID,? Bushman says. ?With specific information on cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, and nutrition, people of all ages and health conditions can take charge of their fitness and develop a fitness ID unique to their needs.?</p>
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<p>For more information on &#8220;ACSM?s Complete Guide to Fitness &amp; Health&#8221; or other health and fitness resources, visit http://www.HumanKinetics.com or call 800-747-4457.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people today are just going through the motions during their workouts and then wonder why they don&#8217;t make any true gains. Granted, there are times when you need to pull back a bit, but there are also times when you need to go hard. This article is geared toward the latter. In order to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people today are just going through the motions during their workouts and then wonder why they don&#8217;t make any true gains. Granted, there are times when you need to pull back a bit, but there are also times when you need to go hard. This article is geared toward the latter.</p>
<p>In order to experience any form of success with weight training &#8211; whether it be to improve body composition (i.e. a decrease in body fat and an increase in lean body mass) or to increase strength, speed, power and ultimately performance &#8211; you must have effective workouts. And just like any race, the start is crucial!</p>
<p>Pre-exercise preparation, including the often neglected warm-up, can make or break your workout. It is the most misunderstood aspect of training. Traditional warm-ups are seriously flawed. Quite frankly, most people shoot themselves in the foot before they even begin.</p>
<p>I have spent years researching this subject, and in my journey, I&#8217;ve discovered some of the most effective, cutting edge techniques from many of the world&#8217;s leading experts. Ready to get the results you deserve for your hard effort in the gym? Great, then let&#8217;s begin.</p>
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<p>In order to experience the ultimate workout, you need to schedule your training at the most appropriate time. Let&#8217;s review the evidence.</p>
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<p>Research on circadian rhythms (i.e. your body&#8217;s internal clock) indicate that the summation of several important anabolic hormones peak at 3 and 11 hours upon awakening. What does that mean in plain English? Well, according to science, if you wake up at 6:00 am, you are at your strongest at 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. And, according to Olympic strength coach, Charles Poliquin, your joints &#8211; specifically, the synovial fluid that lubricates your joints &#8211; require about 3 hours to reach an optimal level of warmth, which will help improve performance while decreasing the likelihood of injury.</p>
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<p>Today&#8217;s lifestyle is quite busy and hectic. Many people have a tendency to jeopardize their workouts later in the day because other priorities get in the way. For these individuals, working out first thing in the morning and getting it out of the way may be the best option. Actually, some authorities believe that training first thing in the morning on an empty stomach will facilitate weight loss. Greg Landry is an exercise physiologist who highly recommends exercise in the morning for the following reasons:</p>
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<p>90% of people exercise consistently in the morning<br />
elevates metabolism and makes you feel energized all day long<br />
helps to regulate appetite<br />
makes it easier to wake up &#8211; hormones and metabolism elevate while you sleep to prepare your body for exercise<br />
mental acuity is increased for 4-10 hours after exercise<br />
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<p>Holistic health practitioner and neuromuscular therapist, Paul Chek, believes that people should ride their natural cortisol tides and train in the morning when possible.</p>
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<p>&#8220;My experience with training athletes, as well as with my own training, has been that people naturally train better when their cortisol levels are high. Since cortisol levels rise with the sun, reaching peak blood levels around 9-11 a.m. and then progressively set with the sun, most of you will find that you get your best performances in this timeframe.</p>
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<p>If your schedule doesn&#8217;t permit you to train at this time, at least you can set your schedule so that your hardest workouts are on weekends or your days off from work, allowing you to train with your natural cortisol tides.</p>
<p>For those of you who currently wake up in the morning feeling tired &#8211; even after sleeping eight hours &#8211; training in the evening after work may well be disrupting your sleep and recovery cycles.</p>
<p>This is because performing any exercise that is more intense than you could perform on a full stomach triggers the release of cortisol, telling your body that it is some time between sunrise and about noon.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a good reason why we&#8217;re built this way. For thousands of years, if not millions, we did our hunting and gathering from sunrise until just before noon. When you elevate your cortisol levels at night by hitting the gym after work, you literally wind yourself up! Since cortisol lasts for hours in the body before it is used up or neutralized by the liver, it will stop you from getting a deep, restorative sleep.&#8221; -Paul Chek</p>
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<p>According to the opinion of Dr. Ann de Wees Allen, a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy, the best time to train depends on whether you are a morning or night person. It&#8217;s really that simple. She believes that we respond better during certain periods of the day and those are the times that we should train. This reflects our circadian rhythm &#8211; something that we are born with and cannot change.</p>
<p>Subsequently, there will be times during the day that we are the strongest. This does not happen by chance. You must recognize those times and use them to your advantage &#8211; it will have a big impact on your performance. Does it mean that you can&#8217;t workout at other times? No! But, it is a good idea to train at the same time each workout if possible &#8211; your body will naturally adjust to that time and prepare itself for activity. If you are forced to change your workout time, though, to accommodate your schedule, then allow 3 weeks for your body to get used to the new time (especially if you are unaccustomed to training first thing in the morning). It usually takes about 3 weeks to form a habit.</p>
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<p>Dr. Stuart McGill, a spinal biomechanist and professor at the University of Waterloo, warns people not to perform demanding exercises first thing in the morning. Since discs are hydrophilic, they tend to soak up water and swell overnight, and it&#8217;s much easier to herniate a swollen, water-filled spine! Therefore, McGill recommends to wait at least one hour after awakening to exercise. That is the critical period since your tissue is superhydrated at that point resulting in an 18% loss of strength in the spine and risk of injury is heightened!</p>
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<p>Here is something you may not want to hear. I&#8217;ll let the following abstract break the news. You ready? Sit tight; this may be painful.</p>
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<p>Alterations in grip strength during male sexual arousal.</p>
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<p>Jiao C, Turman B, Weerakoon P, Knight P.</p>
<p>Int J Impot Res. 2005 Oct 27</p>
<p>School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.</p>
<p>Although it is known that alterations in grip strength occur under a number of conditions, little is known about relationships between grip strength and sexual arousal. This relationship was investigated in 30 healthy heterosexual males, who viewed both erotic and nonerotic videos. A questionnaire was used to assess the extent of sexual arousal. The grip strengths of both hands were measured with a five-position (P1-P5) dynamometer, before and after watching the videos. After watching the erotic video, there was a statistically significant reduction in grip strength for the P2 position, with nonsignificant overall reductions in grip strength for all other positions tested. No such effect was observed in control tests. The results indicate that during sexual arousal, the neural system is likely to reduce the output to muscles not directly related to sexual function, presumably to enhance the physiological responses of sexual arousal.</p>
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<p>Take-Home Message: Sexual arousal is great anytime of the day EXCEPT right before training!</p>
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<p>Most of the evidence seems to point toward training in the morning ideally three hours after awakening. This will allow you to consume a meal to help &#8220;break&#8221; the catabolic &#8220;fast&#8221; and provide energy. Three hours should be plenty of time to digest your meal and lubricate the joints while saving your spine from potential injury.</p>
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<p>I&#8217;m about to hit you with a bold statement: carbohydrates induce sleep &#8230; and what do most people start their day with? You guessed it, a high carb breakfast (and diet for that matter!) If you want to crash mid-morning &#8211; or half way through your workout &#8211; then go ahead and consume the typical North American breakfast. If, on the other hand, you plan to experience the ultimate workout, then do the exact opposite!</p>
<p>A high protein and fat meal will help stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you awake, alert and coherent throughout the morning. The best way to accomplish this according to Poliquin is to follow a meat and nuts breakfast.</p>
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<p>&#8220;When people ask me for the best single dietary tip for optimal leanness, energy and sustained mental focus, I invariably tell them to try the rotating meat and nuts breakfast. Clients ranging from NHL and NFL stars to corporate executives, rave about the increased mental acuity and focused energy they derive from this food combination. The meat allows for a slow and steady rise in blood sugar. The nuts provide a great source of healthy smart fats that allow the blood sugar to remain stable for an extended period of time. ((Multiple studies on employee productivity or on children&#8217;s attention patterns have demonstrated that a high protein breakfast does not only impact energy and productivity levels of morning till noon, but extends into the late afternoon.&#8221; -Charles Poliquin<br />
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<p>Start the day with a meat and nuts breakfast and avoid all those high-glycemic, processed, refined, and packaged foods that will cause your energy levels to crash during your workout.</p>
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<p>Want a great workout? Consider some assistance. Here are my top ten pre-workout supplement recommendations. They are in no particular order.</p>
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<p>Ephedrine (20 mgs) + Caffeine (200 mgs)<br />
Biotest Power Drive (1.25 scoops)<br />
MD+ Resolve (2-4 tabs)<br />
Designs For Health Brain Vitale (1 tsp)<br />
Garden of Life Clear Energy (3 tabs)<br />
Wellwisdom GlutImmune (20 g)<br />
MRM BCAA+G (5+ g)<br />
MD+ Amino or Beverly Mass (10 tabs)<br />
M2C Advanced Cell Therapy (1 pouch)<br />
Herbal Powers Enerdisia (4 tsp)<br />
<br />Many of these supplements may be combined for a potent ergogenic effect; for instance, you can mix GlutImmune with Advanced Cell Therapy, or take ephedrine and caffeine with Power Drive, etc. However, I recommend that you rotate the above products regularly, and most important, only use a pre-workout supplement when you need to. If energy is low one day and/or you are in a high-intensity phase and require some assistance then by all means, but do not get into the habit of relying on these before each and every workout. That would be a big mistake and will lead to dependence and addiction. This will eventually wreak havoc on your adrenals and cause hormonal disruption, and worse, you will tend to associate a good workout with supplements. Without the supplements, you are useless! I&#8217;ve seen this happen and it can take awhile to rehabilitate so use them wisely. A good warm-up will do wonders to wake you up when you&#8217;re feeling tired; even a teaspoon of Celtic Sea Salt in water can help perk you up</p>
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<p>The last two products are quite interesting.</p>
<p>I must say, I am quite impressed with the effects from Advanced Cell Therapy (A.C.T.). I received samples of A.C.T. in the fall of 2005. Naturally, I tried it on myself first as I do with any novel product, whether it&#8217;s a supplement, fitness equipment, or program for that matter. You know what? It worked! Then, I tried it on some of my athletes and guess what? It worked with them too! And if it works for these guys, believe me, IT WORKS! So, then everyone else got to try, and to date, all of them have given it a thumbs up.</p>
<p>I receive nothing but positive feedback for this stuff. Many people claim that they have loads of energy for at least a couple of hours. The reason why the energy from A.C.T. is sustained and lasts a long time is because they add fiber to the formula to prolong the effect. Use one A.C.T. packet with an additional 20 grams of glutamine peptides (Wellwisdom GlutImmune is an excellent brand) right before your workout for maximum effect.</p>
<p>Enerdisia is an herbal coffee that follows a very simple mathematical equation: Energy + Aphrodisiac = Enerdisia. It is purported to &#8220;naturally revitalize energy levels while improving the hormonal balance and sexual wellness.&#8221; The retailer, Herbal Powers, is also the premier raw ingredient supplier of Tongkat Ali (aka Longjack), an herb that will jack up your testosterone levels. Enerdisia contains a number of herbs including Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia), American Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, Maca, Avena Sativa, Nettle Root, and Seabuckthorn. Granted, you&#8217;ll notice a bunch of processed crap in the ingredient list; however, unlike most energy beverages, Enerdisia actually has less caffeine than decaf yet this stuff will give you a jolt like you won&#8217;t believe similar to an ephedrine-caffeine stack. It tastes pretty good, too! Try it.</p>
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<p>Pre-workout supplements such as the popular ephedrine and caffeine stack can have a potent ergogenic (i.e. work-enhancing) effect, but make sure to rotate these products regularly, and only use a pre-workout supplement when necessary to avoid dependence and addiction.</p>
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<p>Muscle density can be a limiting factor in both the flexibility and strength of a muscle. A buildup of scar tissue and adhesions can reduce the range of motion of a joint and cause rigid muscles. Many strength coaches today recognize the need for soft tissue work pre-exercise to improve performance. You don&#8217;t need a licensed practitioner to perform such work &#8211; rolling on a ball, wheel, or foam roller will do the trick.</p>
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<p>Foam roll for 5 minutes to decrease the density of the muscle. Muscles respond to injury and overuse by increasing in density. This increased density is often referred to as a knot or a trigger point. The techniques used to relieve knots are referred by many names. Massage, Active Release Technique (ART), Muscle Activation Technique (MAT), or soft tissue mobilization are all terms used to apply to techniques used to change the density of a muscle. The foam roll is &#8220;the poor man&#8217;s massage.&#8221; Foam rolling is a great way to get changes in the density of the muscle prior to stretching. I like to think of foam rolling as ironing for the muscles, a necessary precursor to stretching. &#8211; Mike Boyle<br />
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<p>A foam roller can help to improve soft tissue quality, range of motion and overall performance. It&#8217;s an inexpensive and convenient method to break down knots, adhesions, and scar tissue that accumulate over time. Does it hurt? Yes, it does, at least initially, but over time the pain tends to subside and that&#8217;s an indication that you made some progress with the tissue. At that point less rolling is needed &#8211; only when necessary.</p>
<p>When using a foam roller, always stay on the muscle tissue and do not roll on tendons, joints, bony structures, or over areas that are too painful and don&#8217;t roll smoothly. Start by placing the roller on a sensitive or knotted spot and gradually increase the amount of pressure until the muscle finally releases. This process should not take longer than a minute, and always roll before stretching. Adjust the tone of the muscle first with the roller, and then work on length with stretching.</p>
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<p>These techniques are actually very simple to learn. Basically, you just use your body weight to sandwich the roller between the soft tissue to be released and the floor. Roll at a slow pace and actually stop and bear down on the most tender spots (&#8220;hot spots&#8221;). Once the pain in these spots diminishes, roll the other areas.</p>
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<p>In order to increase the pressure on the soft tissue, simply apply more of your body weight to the roller. The simplest way to do this is by either moving from working both legs at once to one leg, or by &#8220;stacking&#8221; one of your legs on top of the other to increase the tension.</p>
<p>As you get more comfortable with self-myofascial release, you&#8217;ll really want to be bearing down on the roller with most (if not all) of your body weight. As with almost anything in the training world, there&#8217;s considerable room for experimentation, so you&#8217;ll definitely want to play around with the roller to see what works best for you. Be careful to avoid bony prominences, though&#8230;</p>
<p>Note: Those with circulatory problems and chronic pain diseases (e.g. fibromyalgia) should NOT use foam rollers. &#8211; Robertson and Cressey</p>
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<p>Foam rollers are available in a number of densities from relatively soft foam, slightly harder than a pool noodle, to newer high-density rollers with a much more solid feel. They are 6 inches in diameter and either 1 foot or 3 feet long.</p>
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<p>I know there are several coaches who recommend rolling the entire body prior to a workout. That is unnecessary. Remember, you just want to adjust the tone accordingly &#8211; find the tight tissue and release it. Generally, rolling two areas for most people will suffice &#8211; the upper back and the outer (i.e. lateral) leg.</p>
<p>For the upper back, first roll the tissue then perform thoracic extensions over the roller. This simple method will help to normalize an excessive kyphotic curve (i.e. help to reverse that hunchback syndrome) and improve mobility. Trust me, your shoulder joints will appreciate this over time &#8211; improving your posture will improve mechanics and thus decrease unnecessary wear-and-tear on the joints.</p>
<p>To start, lie supine with the roller positioned in the middle of your back and roll upward, reversing direction when you reach armpit level. To improve the effectiveness of rolling the thoracic spine, you want to get the scapula out of the way by hugging yourself. After about 10 passes or so, return to the initial position and drop your butt to the ground. This time, interlock your fingers behind your head and pull the elbows together. Now perform thoracic extensions by pushing your head back toward the floor and sticking your chest out in the process. Pause at the bottom. Do 2 or 3 repetitions then slide the roller up one vertebrae and repeat.</p>
<p>The roller is also an effective way to loosen up tissue on the outside of the leg, such as the Iliotibial Band (IT Band) and the peroneals, that may be difficult to access with conventional stretches, as well as focusing on tight knots or bands within a muscle.</p>
<p>Rolling the IT Band will be quite painful initially, but as I mentioned earlier, the pain should subside over time if you are diligent with this technique. Start by lying on your side with the roller positioned just below your pelvis. Roll down the lateral aspect of your thigh until you reach the knee and then reverse. If you come across a tender spot or knot, concentrate on that area until it releases and then continue with longer strokes. Remember, you can stack the opposite leg on top to increase loading, and by altering your body position, you can address different tissue. For instance, by leaning back slightly you hit the outer hamstring (i.e. biceps femoris), and by leaning forward you target the outer quadriceps (known as the vastus lateralis).</p>
<p>Repeat this process for the peroneals by rolling along the outer part of the lower leg from the knee to the ankle.</p>
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<p>Believe it or not, the plantar fascia located at the bottom of the foot can impede flexibility throughout the entire body. Limitations in this area can cause restrictions in the hamstrings, low back and neck. A simple test I discovered from the book Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers led to a warm-up technique I use often prior to training legs.</p>
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<p>For a sometimes dramatic and easily administered test of the entire superficial back line, have your client do a forward bend (as if to touch the toes with the knees straight.) Note the bilateral contour of the back and the resting position of the hands. Draw your client&#8217;s attention to how it feels along the back of the body on each side.</p>
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<p>Have your client roll a golf ball or tennis ball deeply into the plantar fascia on one foot only, being slow and thorough rather than fast and vigorous. Keep it up for at least a couple of minutes, making sure the whole territory is covered from the ball of all five toes back to the front edge of the heel.</p>
<p>Now have the client do the forward bend again and note the bilateral differences in back contour and hand position (and draw the client&#8217;s attention to the difference in feeling). In most people this will produce a dramatic demonstration of how working in one small part can affect the functioning of the whole. This will work for many people, but not all: for the most easily assessable results, avoid starting on someone with a strong scoliosis or other bilateral asymmetries.</p>
<p>Since this also functions as a treatment, do not forget to carry out the same procedure on the other side after you assess the difference. (Myers, 2002, pg. 65)</p>
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<p>You can use a golf ball or tennis ball as Myers suggested, or a neat little instrument known as the FootWheel to stretch and relax the plantar fascia and extinguish myofascial trigger points. Basically, it was designed to make your feet happy as many report that the FootWheel will soothe tired, achy feet in mere seconds!</p>
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<p>While standing, place the wheel on the ground with your weight on the opposite foot. Then roll on the wheel (you determine the amount of pressure) to search and find these myofascial trigger points (i.e. areas that are tight, knotty, ropy or tender.) Make sure to move slow and gentle with specific strokes for about 30 seconds. The goal is healthy muscle free of pain, tightness or tenderness.</p>
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<p>Soft tissue work before exercise can improve performance. Prior to lower body training, roll the bottom of the foot with a tennis ball or a FootWheel and the outside part of the leg with a foam roller. Before upper body training, roll the upper back and perform thoracic extensions using a foam roller.</p>
<p>John Paul Catanzaro, B.Sc., C.K., C.E.P., is a Certified Kinesiologist and Certified Exercise Physiologist with a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Science. He owns and operates a private gym in Richmond Hill, Ontario providing training and nutritional consulting services. For additional information, visit his website at <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/4566559']);" href="http://www.bodyessence.ca/">http://www.BodyEssence.ca</a> or call 905-780-9908.</p>
<p>Check out John Paul&#8217;s DVD, Warm-Up to Strength Training, for some powerful techniques to increase strength and improve performance. It has received a thumbs-up from many experts including Drs. Eric Serrano, Mark Lindsay, and Ken Kinakin as well as Olympic strength coach, Charles Poliquin. Visit <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/4566559']);" href="http://www.strengthwarmup.com/">http://www.StrengthWarmUp.com</a> for more information.</p>
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		<title>Know the Secrets of Six Pack Abs Fast</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Mason</dc:creator>
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<p>Firstly, clear all the misconceptions related to six pack abs. You don’t need to work on machines to get six pack abs fast. Study the reasons to get six pack abs and analyze it accordingly. You cannot develop six pack abs overnight. A little patience and effort is necessary to loose extra fat deposited in your body.</p>
<p>Secondly, you should know the facts concerned with six pack abs. Do not ever forget that you already have in your body. But what needed is you need to loose the extra fat so as to show them off.</p>
<p>Thirdly, do remember that there are no weight loss pills or any supplements to tune the body so as to get six pack abs fast. Do not spend your hard earned money on any such six pack abs medications. The only secret to get six pack abs is to strike a balance between the nutrition and exercise. They are otherwise known as Six Pack Abs Diet and Six Pack Abs Exercise.</p>
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<p>Earlier the diet plan was something like breakfast, lunch and dinner. But the new six pack abs diet is based on eating six times a day – breakfast (8am), snack (11am), lunch (1pm), snack (4pm), dinner (7pm) and 10 (pm). Remember the saying, “Abs are made in kitchen”. True to that saying, the six pack abs diet is rich in nutrients, protein, fats and other essential items that make you impossible to overeat. Drink more water and include fibre in your diet. Prefer beans, spinach, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and avoid pizzas, cookies and fried items.</p>
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<p>Do the scientifically proven six pack abs exercises. Plan the timings for it and perform regularly without any fail. The most common six pack abs exercises include crunches, sit ups, leg lifts, jackknife situps, V-ups, static hold and side statics, lift weights and cardio. Doing cardio is the most recommended six pack abs exercise by the trainers.</p>
<p>Most people think that sit up and other exercises are the only way to get six pack abs. But don’t neglect diet; it is the real key to unlock six pack abs. The right six pack abs diet when mixed with right six pack abs exercise will make you to get six pack abs fast. Know !</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Mason</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Doesn&#8217;t it seem like there has to be a lot of secrets to getting six pack abs that no one is telling you? I mean if getting a flat and tight stomach was so simple, then you should have no problem getting one, right? But, here you are, struggling to get that lean and mean belly that you have been dreaming of. Before you get discouraged and decide to give up, there are some secrets to getting six pack abs that you need to know.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some of those secrets to getting a sexy stomach:</strong></p>
<p><strong>1. Exercise alone is not going to cut it. </strong>If it were all about the exercise, then all you would have to do is hit the gym as much as possible and you would see that lean and trim belly that you want to have so badly. But, there is more to it than just becoming a gym rat, although you cannot discount the importance of exercise, either.</p>
<p><strong>2. Your diet is probably killing your chances of succeeding.</strong> Most people take in the wrong kinds of foods in order to get a six pack stomach. They eat a diet that is filled with the kind of food that winds up getting stuck around the stomach area and then they wonder why it is so hard to remove that pesky stomach fat that seems to be haunting them, wherever they go.</p>
<p><strong>3. You need to get the proper instruction to get a six pack stomach.</strong> Without the proper instruction, most people are going to fail at their goal of trimming the belly fat. You need motivation, you need the proper guidance, and you need to make sure that you are doing all of the right things and not just chasing gimmicks and fads that make bold faced promises that fall far short of what really ends up happening.</p>
<p><strong>Want to learn how to get a <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.health-and-fitness-reviews.org/sixpackabs.html">six pack stomach</a> now?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Go to: <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.health-and-fitness-reviews.org/">http://www.health-and-fitness-reviews.org</a></strong> and discover the simple secrets to getting in shape and breaking out the body you&#8217;ve always wanted!</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Mason</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you have decided on getting a six pack abs you must be aware of the three golden exercises of the six pack workout routine that enable you to get that lean mid section that you are yearning for. These three exercises are very simple and they can be done anywhere. You do not have to attend the gym as they can be done from the comforts of your home as well. Read on to know all about them.</p>
<p>The three golden exercises in the six pack workout routine are as follows:</p>
<p>The Standard Pushup: This first exercise of the six pack workout routine comprises of the following steps:<br />
Lie face down on the floor with the palms down and the fingers pointing straight aligned at nipple level.<br />
The hands should be placed slightly wider than shoulder length and the feet should be placed at hip width with the toes pointing to the floor.<br />
The start position entails that you extend the elbows and raise body off the floor.<br />
Lower the entire lower part of the body 4-8 inches from the floor.<br />
Return to the start position by extending the elbows and pushing the body up.<br />
When doing this exercise keep the head and the truck stabilized in a neutral position by isometrically contracting the back and the abdominal muscles. You should also avoid hyperextension of the low back.<br />
Bodyweight Squats: This second exercise of the six pack workout routine comprises of the following steps:<br />
 Squat by placing your feet shoulder length apart and holding your hands in front of you.<br />
You should squat to proceed as if you are going to sit down in a chair. Your upper body will lean forward slightly and your hips will shift backwards when you are going down.<br />
Do not allow your knees to go out in front of your toes while squatting.<br />
Repeat the exercise in a set of 20 repetitions. You can also keep your hands behind your head or at your side when you do this exercise for better results. </p>
<p>Stationery Bodyweight Lunge: This last but not the least important exercise of the six pack workout routine comprises of the following steps:<br />
 Stand with feet hip length apart. Take the left feet and step back about 2 feet on the ball of the foot.<br />
The start position should be with the feet positioned at a stance with the head and the back erect straight in a neutral position. Place your hands on your hips.<br />
Lower your body by bending at the right hip and knee until your thigh is parallel to the floor. Your body should follow a straight line to the floor.<br />
You should return to the start position and alternately switch legs in a series of repeated repetitions as per your ability in this six pack abs workout routine.</p>
<p>You should remember to keep your head back with the hips squared remaining in a neutral position throughout the exercise.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 04:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people have heard about it, maybe even noticed the promotions on the internet, but just what does someone have to find out before they buy Truth About Abs? Truth About Abs is the number 1 rated abdominal e-book with more than 263,000 followers. Published by Mike Geary, this e-book doesn&#8217;t showcase any kind of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.burnfatclub.com" target="_blank"></a>Most people have heard about it, maybe even noticed the promotions on the internet, but just what does someone have to find out before they <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.burnfatclub.com" target="_blank">buy Truth About Abs</a>? Truth About Abs is the number 1 rated abdominal e-book with more than 263,000 followers. Published by Mike Geary, this e-book doesn&#8217;t showcase any kind of get slim quick weight loss pills or crazy muscle tissue stimulating devices or belts so that gives it 2 thumbs up from us in that department. This program provides real, practical facts to reduce body fat, specifically abdomen fat.</p>
<p>Mike Geary is actually a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Certified Personal Trainer focusing on &#8220;body fat reduction strategies and functional strength and power training.&#8221; In Truth About Abs, I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;d be astonished to learn the solution does not include carrying out just abdominal exercises. </p>
<p>There&#8217;s an abdominal crunch device at my gym and I really feel so bad for the individuals who spend a lot of precious time on it doing 100 or 200 ab crunches every single day and week after week. I just want to go up to these people and explain to them &#8220;That is not really going to do it! Stop torturing your self.&#8221; In fact, there is a great deal of detail regarding the numerous kinds of workouts to do in Truth About Abs that it provides you a range to select from. You could choose to exercise at a gym or perhaps you may get some simple equipment and train at home.</p>
<p>So, surely then there must be absolutely no consuming fats, no animal meat, no something right? Mike states on his web site he has eggs, whole milk, meats, avocadoes, nuts and butter in his diet regime. There exists a lot of diet details in the plan and he actually offers 84 nutritional, fat-burning breakfasts, lunches and dinners for you to use.</p>
<p>As far as any criticism of the plan, it might be nice if there were some video tutorials to go along with the ebook. But at least everything is explained in a pretty straightforward manner so it&#8217;s an easy ready and a simple plan. But it definitely shakes things up a bit! Mike Geary appears to be the real deal. The recommendation/motivation web page on the site is impressive and the comments give you some more insight into the plan and it&#8217;s accomplishment.</p>
<p>Still if you don&#8217;t purchase Truth About Abs, you could have a look at Mike&#8217;s blog from his web site should you need to get a better feel for him first.</p>
<p>Or another thing you can do before you <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.burnfatclub.com" target="_blank">buy Truth About Abs</a> is download some free reports!</p>
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		<title>Weight Lifting Workouts: What You Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 03:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The whole reason behind weight lifting workouts is to stimulate muscle growth. That is it. But so many aspiring body builders are misguided by misinformation and magic pill slinging magazines into undertaking workouts that not only won&#8217;t stimulate that muscle growth but will actually make them weaker. The purpose of this article is to wipe [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The whole reason behind weight lifting workouts is to stimulate muscle growth. That is it. But so many aspiring body builders are misguided by misinformation and magic pill slinging magazines into undertaking workouts that not only won&#8217;t stimulate that muscle growth but will actually make them weaker. The purpose of this article is to wipe the slate clean of all the lies you have been fed and put you on the right path to getting ripped and packing on that muscle mass. The first myth about weight lifting workouts that&#8217;s promoted by a lot of muscle mags is the marathon workout. That&#8217;s where you basically have to pack up all your gear and move into the gym. There is like five different exercises for each body part and about eight sets for each of those exercises. This no pain, no gain theory is that more is better. The more you exercises you do, the bigger results you get. And that theory happens to be true if you are taking anabolic steroids. Steroids tremendously speed up the recovery time of your muscles. They also cause a myriad of health problems but that&#8217;s another story for another day. The point is that weight lifting workouts that are meant for steroid users will not work for you and me because our recovery times are much slower. If we attempt these workouts, all we are going to accomplish is wear down and fatigue the muscle which will eventually make us weaker. What we want to do is cut down our workout to no more than two exercises per body part and work that body part out no more than once a week and don&#8217;t spend more than an hour and a half in the gym. Start the growth and get out of there. </p>
<p>Another common mistake with weight lifting workouts is this idea that there are two different types of lifting for two different types of results. The theory is that if you want to bulk up and put on mass, you lift heavy weights with less reps and if you want to get definition, you use lighter weight with more reps. This is supposed to shape and sculpt the muscle more. This is pure nonsense. You can&#8217;t shape or sculpt a muscle you can only stimulate it to grow and the only real way to do that effectively is to lift heavier weight with less reps. If you want to get cut, you need to burn off the excess fat that is covering your muscles. You do that with a combination of cardio and a proper diet. But eating right is more important in this regard. A lot of guys think that they can eat all they want and then burn it off later on the tread mill. Not so. You would have to be doing cardio forever for that. You have to cut the calories if you want definition. Hopefully, this article has helped guide you toward better results with your own weight lifting workouts. There is more great free information on my website. Just see the resource below. Until then, good luck with your training.</p>
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