How To Get Abs Fast In A Fast Paced World

Posted by Liliana Grant
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Mar 20, 2010
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Everything in this world is fast paced. Even though speed in life has picked up, the desire to look and feel the best is still a pressing issue. Everyone wants to know how to get abs fast in this fast paced life and how to make it fit into a hectic schedule.


Working out at home is a convenient way to squeeze exercise into a crazy schedule. There is no commute time to and from the gym, and there are no fees to pay to work out in your own home. Work outs can be done at any time that is convenient instead of having to go during business hours. The home also allows for privacy that a gym cannot afford.


Pilates is the easiest way to work on the abs at home. It requires no special equipment and does not take up a lot of space. It focuses on core strength while improving coordination and balance. While these moves may seem odd to a society that is used to lifting weights and doing sit ups, these are actually the movements and positions that mimic real life usage of the abs.


There are so many Pilates videos and book available that everyone can find something that works for them. Whether they are a beginner or an experienced at home exerciser, something can be found for every level. Each Pilates move requires a strong, engaged set of abs to hold the position. Having the abs work continuously while holding a pose allows for a more rigorous workout.


Pilates exercises only take a few minutes a day. The only equipment needed is a yoga mat or a carpeted surface. Even though it is a quick workout, dedication is definitely needed. Like any exercise regimen, results won't be seen without repetition and discipline.


Recognizing some myths in ab workouts can help to get the most out of exercising. It is important to recognize that the main muscle in the abdomen is one long, continuous muscle connecting the rib cage and the pubic bone. Contracting this muscle is a rolling up motion, like poking an earthworm in the middle. A run of the mill sit-up bends the body strictly in the middle, working the hip flexor more than the abs.


When exercising the abs, it is key to remember that they are still muscles and should be trained as such. When doing ab exercises it is more important to focus on the quality of the rep, rather than the numbers of reps done.


Finally, and most painfully, if there is a layer of fat over the stomach, no amount of work will let the muscles show through. Getting rock hard abs has to be a 2 step process, build muscle and lose fat. One of the easiest ways to change your diet is to add more lean proteins and make your diet at least 50% fruits and veggies.


As with any new exercise routine or diet change, it is important to talk to a health care professional before making any major changes. Now you know how to get abs fast.

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