We
all have ‘em---abs. Abdominals, Core, 6-pack, stomach muscles! Whether
you can see them or not is another story. And regardless if you have a
4, 6 or 8-pack, being lean, functional and strong in the mid section is a
must. Here are sure-fire ways to develop your abs.
Good attitude. Be optimistic and confident about your body. Visualize your 6-pack as the lean strong muscle it will be.
Proper nutrition. Eat small meals, eat breakfast, and find the foods that optimize your metabolism.
Endurance Exercise. Do
interval training, cross-training, and classes such as indoor cycling,
and classes innovated by the author such as cardio core cross-spin,
cardio yoga, etc.
Resistance Exercise. Keep a steady stream of individualized, intense strength workouts for all muscles.
Isometric Exercise. Include core builders such as high and low planks, bridges, as well as disciplines such as yoga and pilates.
Stability Ball. Use exercise balls for crunches, situps, core balancing and core stretching.
Train the entire core. Do
not just train abs, utilize exercise for complete core activation of
lower back, obliques, transverse abdominus and pelvic floor muscles.
Breath. Learn how to yogic breath to better activate the abs, utilize the diaphragm and allow the body to lengthen the core.
Using
these simple yet important tactics will highlight your 6-pack and also
improve your function and overall health and wellness.
Marc D. Thompson, owner of VirtuFitTM,
is a prominent fitness trainer and personal coach with a background in
medicine and exercise physiology. He has pioneered virtual training and
teaches via Skype one-on-one and group classes. Approaching fitness
holistically, Marc believes the fusion of creativity, analysis,
intuition and practicality is essential in moving each individual toward
their fitness goals. Along with over 25 years of experience, he draws
from thousands of exercises, fitness disciplines, sports psychology
techniques and nutritional principals to empower each individual
client.
Marc D Thompson, VirtuFitTM
Virtual Personal Training, Live & OnlineTM
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