How To Tone Your Midsection And Drop Unwanted Weight

By Russ Howe


While it seems everybody is trying to learn how to get a six pack in 3 minutes or less, the fact is you can indeed generate great physical results in a short amount of time if you know what you are doing. Today's post will teach you how to lose weight and develop those all important abdominal muscles in as little as a few weeks.

Of course, the speed of your progress depends upon where you are starting from and how much weight you have to shed. But if you are willing to apply yourself and work hard to reach your goal then it is by no means unreasonable to set yourself a target of achieving a toned midsection in the next two to three months. []

As you line up on the starting blocks here ready to get going, the first thing to realize is that your diet plays a key role. There's no point in working out hard and building stronger muscles if you aren't prepared to eat healthier and shed the layers of fat which cover them up. Are you ready to get started?

1. Lower your daily calorie intake.

2. Get your protein, carbohydrate and fat intake in check.

3. Don't cut your favorite junk foods from your diet.

4. Plenty of water.

5. High intensity exercise.

So the first thing to do is get you working to a lower total calorie count than you might be right now. In order to do that you need to know how much you eat at the moment. Most people don't know a calorific figure, so the easiest way around this is to simply write down your diet over the next 3-4 days. By eating less you will lose weight, particularly when you combine this with rule number 2.

To work out the correct amount of macronutrients you can use the 4-4-2 system. This means 40% of your calories should come from protein, 40% should come from carbohydrates and 20% should come from fats. In order to do this you'll need to establish your new calorie target first, of course.

The third rule is where your temptation kicks in. Sadly, most people are not fully prepared for how tempted they are going to be by their favorite junk foods. Most opt for a cold turkey approach and this seldom leads to success. Instead, use your favorite junk foods as a reward system for sticking to your plan. After a week, treat yourself with a day off. While you will surely intake some bad calories, it will help you to stick to your new lifestyle long-term.

One of the most overlooked aspects of a good eating plan is water intake. If you do not drink enough water you do not get the multiple benefits it provides. You should be aiming for around 8 glasses per day, more if you are regularly exercising. []

The fifth rule is one which needs a little bit more explaining. How many people do you know who go to the gym but never seem to get any results? Too many! Usually, those people jog on a treadmill aimlessly for an hour or cycle an exercise bike while watching tv. If you want to get great results in a short space of time you need to up the intensity level of your workouts.

Here is a quick session to attempt right now:

* Leg Raises.

* Crunches.

* Max Plank.

Perform all three moves for 45 seconds without rest, then take a one minute break and begin round two. If you can do three rounds here that's only a 7:30 total time yet the intensity of the workout will provide you with excellent results.

If your trying to figure out how to lose weight in the quickest possible time, a good start would be applying the five basic principles shown in today's post. While you may not be able to learn how to get a six pack in 3 minutes or less, you won't be far behind!




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