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		<title>1000&#8217;s of crunches. No abs! Why?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what is the secret to perfect six pack abs? One thing I can tell you is the doing thousands of crunches or sit-ups is not the solution. There are so many people that slave away killing there lower back doing endless amounts of sit-ups and crunches and they never see any results. The reason [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So what is the secret to perfect six pack abs? One thing I can tell you is the doing thousands of crunches or sit-ups is not the solution. There are so many people that slave away killing there lower back doing endless amounts of sit-ups and crunches and they never see any results. The reason why is when you are doing hundred or even thousand of crunches you are treating your abs as if they are somehow different than any other muscle in your body. If you were in the gym doing curls, way before you got to 100 reps most people will stop and think to themselves. Hey, maybe this isn&#8217;t enough weight for this exercise. If you can perform hundreds of repetitions in any given exercise you are not using enough resistance. Your abs aren&#8217;t any different. Now we have to make an important distinction here. The difference between have solid abdominal muscle with deeply cut grooves and being able to see those muscle you worked so hard to build. Here&#8217;s the thing. Everyone has six-pack abs. That&#8217;s just the way that the abdominal muscles look. For most people you simply cannot see the abdominal muscles because they are covered by a layer of fat. It doesn&#8217;t matter how much you workout your abs. If you have fat on your belly you won&#8217;t see the muscles. So while it is important to train your abs or you won&#8217;t get those deep grooves that separate the various sections of the abdominal muscles. If your not working to reduce your body fat you will never see all your hard work. A basic rule with fat goes &#8220;The first on is the last to go&#8221;. For the majority of people, especially men, the first spot that fat deposits itself is on the belly. It goes without saying that your belly is the last to go when you have started losing body fat. This is why great abs are so hard to achieve. Here&#8217;s the secret. Well, it&#8217;s not really a secret more of a good piece of advice that will get you going in the right direction to having a perfect, ripped mid-section. Rather that waste all your time doing an untold amount of crunches. Do cardio instead and focus on reducing your overall body fat percentage .Before you know it all your hard work will start to pay off. One last thing. When you train your abs train them like any other muscle, with resistance. 10- 12 reps to failure. This will save you a lot of time to hit that treadmill. </p>
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		<title>Bring Out The Best In Your Abs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people are in a constant struggle with their abs trying to expose them to the world but always seem to fail. Below we will share a few tips to help you win this battle.
1. CARDIO
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people are in a constant struggle with their abs trying to expose them to the world but always seem to fail. Below we will share a few tips to help you win this battle.<br />
1. CARDIO<br />
Like it or not you can do all the weight training you want with your abs, but this is not going to be enough. You need to up your cardio levels so you start burning fat which in turn will let your abs be more visible. So first tip is to do some cardio like sprinting or guerrilla cardio which was discussed in the previous blog post.<br />
2. DIET<br />
Their is a famous saying &#8220;Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym&#8221;. Without the proper diet you can kiss your chances of good abs good bye. You really do need to keep your carbs low at night, protein high, and sodium low. The basics of a diet shoudl be enough to drop the belly fat and expose the abs.<br />
3. Weighted Abs<br />
Would you do 4 sets of bench press at 50 reps each with just the bar? not to many people would why should you do the same with abs? Add some weight to your exercises to actually build more muscles around the abs. This is already assuming you are on the right diet and cardio levels, but doing abs with weights is a great way to develop the actual abdominal muscles and make them larger and more defined.<br />
4. WATER<br />
When you think you have drank enough, you havent even gotten started. The pros drink more then a gallon of water a day so try and drink as much water as you possibly can. Make it part of your day, this flushes out fat and unwanted toxins from your body.<br />
5. Flexing<br />
When not in the gym, while driving your car, showering, or whatever you do keep your abs tight and flexed. Don&#8217;t ever let your stomach hang. Always keep the abs tight and sucked in, this in itself will train your abs to become tighter and can give visibly better results.<br />
6. Shower Time<br />
When in the shower, get some soap and lather it up around your abdominal and love handle sections. Now massage the soap into your abs and love handles vigorously up and down feeling the fat moving. What this does is break down the fat pockets and makes them easier to burn. This is done best before a workout. Haven t you ever seen those &#8220;ab creams&#8221; and they say to rub them vigorously around your abdominal area for a few minutes? guess what your actually doing, yea the same thing as with the soap <img src='http://howtoget-abs.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  </p>
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		<title>Diet For 6 Pack Abs &#8211; Diet Tips to Get Perfect Abs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular belief, the most important thing you can possibly do to have perfect 6 pack abs is not just thousands of crunches. In fact, it&#8217;s not even endless stomach exercises or special machines bought from late night TV commercials.  The best thing you can do to start to show perfect 6 pack abs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contrary to popular belief, the most important thing you can possibly do to have perfect 6 pack abs is not just thousands of crunches. In fact, it&#8217;s not even endless stomach exercises or special machines bought from late night TV commercials.  The best thing you can do to start to show perfect 6 pack abs is control your diet. </p>
<p>What about all of those models doing hundreds of ab exercises each day? </p>
<p>Most of the time, ab exercises alone won&#8217;t get you the washboard stomach that you&#8217;re looking for. While there are some fantastic ab exercises that will build muscle in your stomach, they won&#8217;t give you the look of the 6 pack that you&#8217;re looking for.  In order to have that 6 pack look, you need to reduce your body fat, and this is best </p>
<p>done through good dieting. </p>
<p>So what kinds of foods are best for a 6 pack? </p>
<p>There are several different foods that can be absolutely great to help you achieve sexy 6 pack abs. </p>
<p>Egg Whites </p>
<p>Egg whites are a low calorie, high protein low fat breakfast that give you lots of energy and nutrients and keep you full for hours without needing to load up on useless calories that will end up making you fatter. I eat them almost every morning, and sometimes throw them in for a dinner meal if I&#8217;m in a rush and don&#8217;t feel like cooking a bigger meal. </p>
<p>Chicken Breast </p>
<p>Boneless skinless chicken breasts are the staple of any good dieters meal program.  They&#8217;re low in fat, high in protein, and full of great nutrients. As long as you don&#8217;t cover them in unhealthy sugar filled sauces or fry them in fatty cooking oil, eating them with at least one meal a day will help you feel full and help you trim the fat so you can have those sexy abs. </p>
<p>Fish </p>
<p>Fish, like chicken breast is absolutely the best source of animal protein available.  As long as you don&#8217;t bread it and fry it, it&#8217;s actually better than chicken breasts.  This is because fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to help people lose weight as well as lower bad cholesterol. </p>
<p>Broccoli and green veggies. </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re trimming body fat to have perfect abs, green vegetables should be on your plate at every meal. They are full of fiber, vitamin c, and plenty of other nutrients that help cut the fat. Because they are full of fiber and low in calories, they are also a great snack to help you get through your day. Even if you don&#8217;t love them, </p>
<p>don&#8217;t overlook them if you want a healthy way to get 6 pack abs. </p>
<p>While exercise will help you build the muscles in your stomach, it is so important to control your diet so that you cut your stubborn body fat. If you Diet for 6 Pack Abs, you will see them quicker than you could imagine. </p>
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		<title>How to Get Flat Abs Fast</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems that the common belief in our culture is that all you need to do is do some crunches, or buy a special machine, and you can have sexy 6 pack abs within weeks.  Despite the multitude of advertisements that flash across the TV screen each day, this is just absolutely not true.  It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems that the common belief in our culture is that all you need to do is do some crunches, or buy a special machine, and you can have sexy 6 pack abs within weeks.  Despite the multitude of advertisements that flash across the TV screen each day, this is just absolutely not true.  It takes more than just a few crunches or a flashy gadget to get the body of your dreams. </p>
<p>The hard truth is that no matter what commercials may tell you, it is impossible to spot reduce your belly fat.  Spot reducing is where you focus on exercising just one area of your body, like your abs, in order to lose fat in just that area.  This is impossible.  Your body stores fat over the whole body.  While it may store more in your belly than anywhere else, it is impossible to lower your fat in just your belly.  If you want to lose that stubborn belly fat, you need to focus on reducing your total body fat if you want to start seeing those 6 pack abs. </p>
<p>Reducing your body fat will allow the ab muscles that you already have to show through.  Most likely you have tried to build your abs bigger and bigger, but honestly you probably already have a 6 pack that you just can&#8217;t see.  You can&#8217;t see it because it&#8217;s covered in a layer of fat.  So how do you let those beauties shine through? </p>
<p>In order to get sexy 6 pack abs, you need to eat less fatty foods, and focus on eating healthier carbs.  This means cutting back on breads, pastas, and potatoes, and avoiding fried foods for a while.  Focus on foods like fish, chicken and green vegetables. </p>
<p>The other thing you can do to help those abs show through, is exercise.  Weight training is absolutely the best thing you can do to cut your body fat, but any exercise is a good thing.  Go for a walk, jog, or do some push ups and jumping jacks if you can&#8217;t get to the gym right now. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t think for a moment that doing just a little bit of exercise will give you a models body.  If you want to have those sexy six pack abs, you need to get to the gym and get started on a good weight training program immediately.  Because if you don&#8217;t cut you overall body fat, you won&#8217;t have those sexy abs.  If you add some crunches to a good weight training program and a healthy diet, 6 pack abs will be inevitable. </p>
<p>The hard truth is that sexy 6 pack abs don&#8217;t come from just a few crunches or a magic machine.  It takes a good diet and some weight training to cut your body fat so that you can see those little stomach ripples. </p>
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		<title>Gaining Six pack abs</title>
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People are very much concerned about their physical appearance now a days and they go for everything that helps to keep them perfect. Every one, be it men or women, love to go slim. Coming to men, they like to have six pack abs.  
  
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<p>People are very much concerned about their physical appearance now a days and they go for everything that helps to keep them perfect. Every one, be it men or women, love to go slim. Coming to men, they like to have six pack abs.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>Getting six pack abs is not that easy. The truth is that discipline, will power, dedication and motivation is required to get the six pack abs and to sustain it. Unless you double your efforts, you can not think of six pack abs.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>No special gadgets or health supplements is needed for getting six pack abs. Proper exercise combined with a healthy diet is enough for forming the six pack abs.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>The first thing to keep in mind is to lower the body fat. The only way to keep the body fats away is to maintain a healthy diet. Divide your meals into four or five mini meals that increases metabolism, which helps in cutting down the extra calorie from the body. Avoid fast foods, sodas, carbonated drinks, fries and foods that contain high calories. Include more of grains, vegetables, fruits, fish and eggs in the diet.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>Well, along with a healthy diet, proper exercise is needed to get those six pack abs. Crunches are the basic exercise for developing abdominal muscles. This is an easy exercise that can be done after regular exercises like jogging and walking. Lay flat on the back and then pull the feet towards the body so that the knees are in a cocked position. One has to do these crunches continuously for several days to develop the six pack abs.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>The reverse crunch is also a good exercise towards six pack abs. Lie down on the floor with knees at 90 degree angle and then lift the hips towards the rib cage. This reverse crunch is good for transverse muscles and lower rectus abdominis.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>However, one has to be careful while exercising as wrong ways can only complicate things. You can visit some gym and practise under a trainer, who can teach all the basics.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>Another way to develop six pack abs is through the use of various gadgets. When using the gadgets, the exercise will be lighter and can be more fun. Some of the companies that produce these gadgets claim six pack abs in the shortest time. Well, always choose the equipment only after going through all the details. You may even ask some of your friends who had used the gadget earlier to see how it performs.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>However, people always want to have a flat stomach and abdominal muscles with less effort. They go for various pills and supplements that promise to get them six pack abs in a short time. Always beware of these pills and supplements as they can only do more harm than good. Some of them come with several side effects. If you really want six pack abs, then why not suffer a little rather than go after these crooked ways.  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>Proper dedicated exercise coupled with a healthy diet and healthy life style guarantees you the much-hyped six pack abs! </p>
<p>  </p>
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		<title>Ab Workout Routines &#8211; Hip Hop Abs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ab workouts are a fantastic method in ensuring strong and sexy abs. An individual can locate various home products designed to strengthen and tone every muscle in the ab region. Each individual can accomplish this goal from the comforts of their home without much effort. Several programs are designed with this part of the body [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ab workouts are a fantastic method in ensuring strong and sexy abs. An individual can locate various home products designed to strengthen and tone every muscle in the ab region. Each individual can accomplish this goal from the comforts of their home without much effort. Several programs are designed with this part of the body in mind. AB workouts are an important element of the exercise process, because by having a strong mid section you will be able to build other muscles faster. For those who enjoy running, football, baseball or other sports, strong abdominal muscles will help better your performance. Not only for sports but everyone wants fabulous ab muscles that they can show off when they take their shirt off or wear a bikini. Both men and women will find these types of exercises vital to their overall body shape and tone. There are various techniques a person can use to receive fantastic ab workouts.</p>
<p>Not only are there exercise programs such as Hip Hop Abs or Turbo Jam, but also going to the gym or playing sports will help you tone your abs. A gym will have various programs that are designed to assist you in achieving toned abs. If you need a little motivation you can hire a personal trainer who will keep you motivated in getting strong abs, or you can spend a lot less money and buy a video workout such as hiphopabs or turbo jam and get the same workout. There are many different ways you can strengthen your abs, either by a program at the gym, a home fitness video or by just doing sit ups every day. The great thing about working out at home is you can do it without others watching you. If you are a little timid or shy you won’t have to worry about what others think about you while you do your exercise. The video exercises are great for those who are overweight and want to change their life. Most people who are overweight will never go to the gym because they are insecure about themselves. That is why having a video workout program like Hip Hop Abs will help you get to the point where you start to feel better about yourself and start feeling secure again. It will take a lot of time and effort but in a few months you will start to see a change in your body that will make you happy about yourself again. Doing ab workouts is definitely tough but worth the effort to get in shape. Strengthening your abdominal muscles are an important step in achieving the look and feel you may desire. A person will be able to tone and loose weight with these programs fairly simple. There are several exercises on the internet that you can do for free or you can buy something that has been proven to work.</p>
<p>Everyone wants to be able to have a 6-pack and look fantastic with their stomach showing. Women especially love the feeling of half-shirts and looking fabulous while wearing a bikini. Men just love to show off their abs and toned muscles in front of other people. With different forms of ab workouts, an individual can accomplish this goal without much effort. Ab workouts can be achieved in various methods directly from the comforts of home. </p>
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		<title>The Secret of Rock Hard Abs Revealed Through the Ab Exercise Machine</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Media hype has really made an impact on the way people view their bodies. Because of the newspaper and magazine advertisements, a lot of people are struck by the fitness fever. And who can blame them? Giant billboards displaying men with six pack abs would entice anyone to have a healthy diet and to exercise regularly. This could be one of the main reasons why exercise machine manufacturers are doing a brisk business. Abs trainers, adjustable ab bench and abs rollers are only some of the most sought after exercise equipment. A regular exercise routine would no doubt burn a lot of calories and trim off excess fat. But if you want to have abs just like the ones featured in the advertisements, you have to use an ab exercise machine.   </p>
<p> Performing household chores is an inexpensive way of burning a lot of calories. However, it should be understood that the exercise routine should be focused on the muscle group you are aiming to develop.  The result of an exercise routine using an adjustable ab bench cannot be achieved by doing simple house chores. You have to dip into your pocket to purchase an adjustable ab bench if you want to develop great looking abs…a set that you can proudly show off.</p>
<p> If you need an ab exercise machine that will be easy to use but at the same time will guarantee favorable results, you may want to opt for an adjustable ab machine. By using an adjustable ab machine you can easily change the angle of exercise. If you need a more intensified workout, you only have to pull a pin to decrease the angle; inversely, you can increase the angle of the bench for a less intensified workout. </p>
<p> The picture of hunks on magazine ads extolling the advantages of using an ab exercise machine could entice you to use one. If you choose to use an adjustable ab machine, you too can have great looking abs, a set that you can be proud to show off and one that will be the envy of friends. Aside from that, by using this machine you will also strengthen your back. So what are you waiting for? Buy one now and start a workout routine to develop a new you…a hunk with super looking abs. </p>
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		<title>Abs Exercises For Six Pack Abs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people are looking for abs exercises for six pack abs. If you want to know how to get abs, that is, great abs, then there is one thing that you need in order for you to reach your goal: Motivation.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people are looking for abs exercises for six pack abs. If you want to know how to get abs, that is, great abs, then there is one thing that you need in order for you to reach your goal: Motivation.<br />
There are different reasons why people want tight abs. For some it may be for health reasons, for others it may be for looks. What is your reason? Understanding why you want better abs can keep you motivated and this will help you reach your goal.<br />
If you are toning your abs for health reasons then there are many benefits that you will enjoy. You stomach is the support for you back muscles. A trim stomach means a better posture and as a result a well supported back. Those who have pot bellies usually have lower back problems. This is a great reason to keep that stomach flat.<br />
If your quest for perfect abs is so that you will have a great body to show off then besides a great looking body you will also enjoy a better self-esteem. When you feel good about your looks you feel good about who you are. This is also a good reason for doing abs exercises.<br />
But is it really that important for you to spend a lot of time caring and worrying about your abs? Consider this quote by a man named Samuel Johnson, a British Author, who said, He who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind anything else.<br />
Do you want people to think that you do not care about yourself? This does not go over well at an interview. Studies have shown that better-looking people get hired more often than less attractive and overweight people.<br />
Here are some more reasons why you need strong, healthy abs:<br />
&#8211; You have a lower chance of injuring yourself during physical activities such as sports or even chores around the house. When your abs are tight and strong they give support to the whole body.<br />
&#8211; When lifting things that are a little too heavy, strong abs will protect your back and can prevent a strain that could otherwise render you immobile.<br />
&#8211; And possibly one of the best health reasons for doing exercises for your abs is that doing so will reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and can even help prevent heart disease. This is because if you have six pack abs then you have less body fat.<br />
There are so many important reasons why you need to take care of your abs and I want to motivate you to take action and start feeling better about yourself. It is easier than you think to get going on some system and to meet your goal.<br />
It is especially easy if you have a goal in mind, that is, you know why you are doing your abs exercises. Are you toning your abs for health or are you trying to get six pack abs for looks? Either is fine. Just picture yourself with the great abs you want and imagine what people will say when they see the new you! Go for it! </p>
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		<title>The Washboard Abs Scam</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copyright (c) 2008 Craig Pepin DonatOften wish you had more time to spend on exercise? Trust me, you are not the only one. The number one reason people say they don&#8217;t exercise is due to lack of time. With people working longer hours during the workweek, commitments with family, longer drives to and from work, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Copyright (c) 2008 Craig Pepin DonatOften wish you had more time to spend on exercise? Trust me, you are not the only one. The number one reason people say they don&#8217;t exercise is due to lack of time. With people working longer hours during the workweek, commitments with family, longer drives to and from work, we often put ourselves last.But can you really see fitness results in &#8220;five minutes a day,&#8221; the way home exercise equipment infomercials promise? Remember this: if it sounds too good to be true, it is. These products give hopeful consumers promises for &#8220;fast weight loss&#8221; and &#8220;million dollar abs.&#8221; Consumers abandon their fitness efforts completely when products are harder to use than they expected, or if they don&#8217;t see the results they thought they would see.Ab Exercisers Worst of the Bunch The worst culprits when it comes to the &#8220;slimmer-in-only-five-minutes-a-day&#8221; scams are the ones that call themselves &#8220;ab exercisers.&#8221; The problem? Spot reduction does not work. The exercises may help you tone and build your muscles, but if your beautifully strong abs are hidden beneath layers of fat, no one will see the results!We&#8217;re not saying ab exercises themselves are bad. We&#8217;re saying that these exercises alone will not get you those six-pack abs. Not even crunches will give you those resultsbut at least crunches don&#8217;t cost any money, plus they take up no room in your closet!In a study conducted by the Biomechanics Lab at San Diego State University and funded by ACE (the American Council on Exercise), many ab exercisers advertised on infomercials were found to be no more effective or only slightly more effective than traditional crunches. Other ab equipment doesn&#8217;t require a study to support the fact that it won&#8217;t live up to its claims. All you need for that is common sense. A NASA scientist doesn&#8217;t need to sit on a tin can to know it won&#8217;t fly his butt to the moon.Here are just a few of the ab exercisers that don&#8217;t live up to their hype and false promises.Ab Lounge XL &#8211; The Ab Lounge XL claims to &#8220;tighten and tone upper abs, lower abs and obliques faster than you ever thought possible.&#8221; The product looks like a fold-up lounge chair, and the infomercials show people effortlessly rocking back and forth in the chair. Momentum is doing most of the work. Manufacturers claim the AB Lounge XL works because it provides a wider range of motion, keeping ab muscles working longer. But longer than what? And does it matter? Research shows that crunches are most effective when completed over a range of no more than 30 degrees. By putting this in your living room, it will more than likely be used as a chaise lounge instead of as an exerciser. Save your money, do crunches on a mat, and buy a La-Z-Boy if you want an extra chair. Torso Track &#8211; Once again, this product promises results in five minutes a day; be very skeptical of these claims. The user kneels on the attached kneepad and glides back and forth, exercising the abs, arms, shoulders, and back all in one motion. According to the ACE study, the Torso Track seemed to be marginally more effective than traditional crunches. However, the study reports, &#8220;This training benefit is likely offset by the lower-back discomfort reported by a significant number of subjects while using the Torso Track.&#8221; If it hurts, you&#8217;re doing it wrong! (I don&#8217;t mean the burn that comes from working muscles hard&#8230; I&#8217;m talking about aches and pains caused by straining and pulling in awkward positions.) The Web site claims this exerciser stores easily under the bed&#8230; and that&#8217;s where it should stay.Ab Rocker &#8211; In two separate ACE studies, the Ab Rocker, perhaps the worst in the bunch, was shown to be 80 percent less effective than crunches. Why would someone want to spend money on an exerciser that is only one-fifth as effective of something you can do for free? Most users reported that it was difficult to use, and some reported tipping over backwards on it the first few times they tried! Ineffective and dangerous&#8230; a losing combination.Red Exerciser &#8211; This is another example of how manufacturers try to create a new mousetrap to snare consumers but use the same old lies. The product claims you can reduce inches from your waistline by sitting on a red seat that spins like any office chair. By twisting your upper body from left to right while holding hand grips, you are supposedly exercising your midsection &#8220;where you need it, to sculpt a slimmer, new, you.&#8221; The biggest problem with this piece of equipment is that it is a rotary torso movement, which can place stress on the spine if not performed properly. The dangers are increased when additional resistance is added, placing more pressure on your spine as you twist your body back and forth. Those with back problems should avoid this movement altogether. There is a simple tension knob to adjust the resistance on the Red Exerciser called the &#8220;Torsion Max Resistance System,&#8221; which makes it sounds like there is some sort of advanced technology involved. This piece of equipment is anything but advanced. It&#8217;s just another marketing scheme and a waste of money.The Bean &#8211; One of the newer ab exercisers, the Bean promises a &#8220;full-body workout in only five minutes a day!&#8221; If you read more closely, you&#8217;ll see you can use the Bean instead of a stability ball (exercise ball) for Pilates or Yoga. But why not just buy a much less expensive, more reliable, stability ball? Unfortunately there have been many reports of a deflating Bean and, since I purchased one myself to test and it did, in fact, deflate after only a few months, I can vouch for that theory. I have owned a stability ball for about ten years now and it&#8217;s still as good as new. The other problem with doing ab exercises on the Bean is that it allows you to rock back and forth, creating momentum. It&#8217;s a great ride if you have a four-year-old daughter like I do, but if you actually want to exercise your abdominal muscles, there are much better solutions for less money. </p>
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I know you are frustrated!  Despite all of you efforts you cannot achieve that cut and chiseled ab 6-pack that you long for.  You think that you&#8217;ve tried every abdominal exercise, every fad diet, every fat-loss pill and magic supplement powder you&#8217;ve seen on the fitness and bodybuilding magazine pages, all of the boring cardio [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/><br/><br/>I know you are frustrated!  Despite all of you efforts you cannot achieve that cut and chiseled ab 6-pack that you long for.  You think that you&#8217;ve tried every abdominal exercise, every fad diet, every fat-loss pill and magic supplement powder you&#8217;ve seen on the fitness and bodybuilding magazine pages, all of the boring cardio routines&#8230; and yet, despite all of your efforts, you still have soft flabby abs with extra belly fat hanging out there covering up that six-pack that you desperately want.  I feel your pain!<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Women like tight abs on men.  Men like tight abs on women.  It&#8217;s true.  Realize that you&#8217;ll only continue to be frustrated with your body fat and flabby abs for the rest of your life if you don&#8217;t educate yourself and make some changes in your life.  Deep down you know this and that&#8217;s why you are reading this article.  Understand, that today you can come to the realization that anyone, including yourself, can have those rippling abs that you desire.<br/><br/>In reality the relationship between body fat and abs is a simple one.  The more body fat that you have, the less chance you (or anyone else) will ever see your abs.  Contrary to that the less body fat that you have will allow those rock hard abs to pop through!  Unfortunately, a guy with low enough body fat % to have a nice set of abs is few and far between these days. <br/><br/>If you can relate to having a huge beer gut or you are someone that works out on a regular basis and still cannot achieve the abs that you want then it should be obvious that you need a different plan.  You have to make some important changes in your life in order to reduce body fat and let your abs shine through. <br/><br/>Simply put, when it comes to body fat and abs you have to make some drastic, but necessary changes in your life.  If you do then doesn&#8217;t it make sense that your body will change drastically as well?  Have you figured out the secret to having great abs yet?<br/><br/><br/><br/><a href=''>http://www.google.com</a></div>
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