The legions of fitness buffs working-up a sweat in fitness gyms all over the world have mainly one thing on their mind- getting a nice looking six pack. As most of them soon discover, developing washboard abs is a long and arduous process that takes dedication, conviction and self-discipline. This is because our bodies are naturally inclined to store body fat around our midsection.
A very small percentage of guys that hit the gym start pumping iron just to get big. An overwhelming majority want to get buffed AND lean. At least lean enough that their muscles (especially in the abs) are well-defined and visible. The time it takes to accomplish getting visible muscles and a shredded midsection can be overwhelmingly long because of our physiology however. Certainly one can't have a beach body six-pack in a month's time.
Knowing how to go about your workouts and eating habits smartly can shorten the interminable process of getting abs of steel. Knowing which exercises to do and in terms of food- what, how, and when to eat can help a great deal.
Mind you, knowing the right foods and effective exercises for belly fat burn won't give you shredded abs instantly. It will however, shorten the process of defining your abdominal muscles and make working-out less frustrating.
Eating smartly by choosing where you get your calories and scheduling meals and snacks (yes, snacks) can help shorten the path to six pack abs. When eating the right food, experts say eating several times throughout the day is actually better than trying to cut calories by skipping meals. Our metabolic rate slows down when we're hungry, ergo slower fat loss.
Substituting you usual chip-n-dip with nutritious nuts and fruits can be effective in fighting flab. Nuts are rich in fat-busting omega-3s and high in muscle-building protein. Proper scheduling of your intake of carbs and meat protein can also boost your workouts and speed-up muscle formation.
Of course proper fat-burning exercise plays a big role in getting lean abs quickly. A weight-lifting regimen combined with cardio exercises designed to keep the heart rate at ideal body fat-burning percentage is needed. Experts discovered this is at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. Any more than that and our body starts to get energy from glycogen rather than body fat.
Getting ample rest is important also. There was a time that subjecting the muscles through daily strenuous exercise was the norm for losing belly fat. This can in fact lead to muscle fatigue and burnout- not very effective in developing and defining the muscles. Muscles need time to repair and recuperate in order to handle the next fat-busting workout session. - 15343
A very small percentage of guys that hit the gym start pumping iron just to get big. An overwhelming majority want to get buffed AND lean. At least lean enough that their muscles (especially in the abs) are well-defined and visible. The time it takes to accomplish getting visible muscles and a shredded midsection can be overwhelmingly long because of our physiology however. Certainly one can't have a beach body six-pack in a month's time.
Knowing how to go about your workouts and eating habits smartly can shorten the interminable process of getting abs of steel. Knowing which exercises to do and in terms of food- what, how, and when to eat can help a great deal.
Mind you, knowing the right foods and effective exercises for belly fat burn won't give you shredded abs instantly. It will however, shorten the process of defining your abdominal muscles and make working-out less frustrating.
Eating smartly by choosing where you get your calories and scheduling meals and snacks (yes, snacks) can help shorten the path to six pack abs. When eating the right food, experts say eating several times throughout the day is actually better than trying to cut calories by skipping meals. Our metabolic rate slows down when we're hungry, ergo slower fat loss.
Substituting you usual chip-n-dip with nutritious nuts and fruits can be effective in fighting flab. Nuts are rich in fat-busting omega-3s and high in muscle-building protein. Proper scheduling of your intake of carbs and meat protein can also boost your workouts and speed-up muscle formation.
Of course proper fat-burning exercise plays a big role in getting lean abs quickly. A weight-lifting regimen combined with cardio exercises designed to keep the heart rate at ideal body fat-burning percentage is needed. Experts discovered this is at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. Any more than that and our body starts to get energy from glycogen rather than body fat.
Getting ample rest is important also. There was a time that subjecting the muscles through daily strenuous exercise was the norm for losing belly fat. This can in fact lead to muscle fatigue and burnout- not very effective in developing and defining the muscles. Muscles need time to repair and recuperate in order to handle the next fat-busting workout session. - 15343
