rugbyworld08 asked:

Tackling, rucking, mauling and so on use concentric and eccentric actions and varied movement patterns all at once unlike traditional gym exercises. Many of the gym based exercises are very good at developing raw strength and power but wrestling transfers that adaptation into a functional application and is good fun!

ELBA

Mike Geary asked:


With this article, I want to show you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs. These are the main reasons most people just can not seem to get those six pack abs that everyone desires. If you haven’t already seen me around online somewhere, I’m the creator of one of the most popular abdominals and fat loss programs on the internet.

So in this article I want to highlight for you the main points and strategies that I use to make this program one of the most effective programs in existance for fully developing your abdominals as well as getting rid of that stubborn stomach fat that is covering them up.

Pay attention, because once you get this stuff right and start using these techniques regularly, you’ll be showing off your ripped abs in no time flat, whether it’s at the beach, at the pool, in the bedroom, wherever… Just think how great it’s going to feel when people are complimenting you on your washboard stomach!

Alright, here’s what make’s The Truth about Six Pack Abs different:

The main focus of this program is NOT abs exercises… And, better yet, this program consistently get’s BETTER results by NOT focusing on abs exercises!

I know that sounds counterintuitive, but the fact of the matter is that abs exercises are ok, and you do need to do a certain amount of them to develop the abdominals as best as possible. But to be honest, most people that are trying to get better looking abdominals waste WAY too much time training the abs directly. What you really need to focus on is burning off the extra fat that is covering them up.

Let’s get this straight right now… Abs exercises do NOT burn fat away from your abs! This can only be accomplished through a much more effective full body training routine that maximizes both your metabolic response and your hormonal response to your workouts. This is the main focus of my Truth about Six Pack Abs Program.

Now don’t get me wrong. It wouldn’t be an abs program if I didn’t show you the most effective exercises for developing your abdominals. I also give you detailed instructions and photos on how to do them right. But like I said, the main focus of this program is the secret method that I use to compile the full body training routines and maximize your fat burning effect.

This is the main reason that this program will be MUCH more effective for you than any other abs programs you’ve ever tried before. You’ve got my word on that.

This program uses none of your typical boring monotonous cardio routines.

In fact, you don’t have to do any typical cardio if you don’t want to! I actually recommend against it.

Seriously, almost every program out there tells you that you MUST do endless cardio exercise regularly to lose the body fat that is covering your abs. Most of them tell you to do 30-60 minutes of cardio exercise 3-4 days/week in addition to your strength training routines.

The truth is that this is not only unnecessary, but it can actually be counterproductive if you’re really trying to get as lean as possible, as quick as possible. I go into this in much more detail in the book, but basically this all comes back to the aspects of your metabolic rate, how much lean muscle you have, the hormonal response in your body from the exercise, and the residual calorie burn in the hours and days following your workouts. And normal boring cardio routines are ALL WRONG when it comes to maximizing these effects!

Now you’re probably thinking that since I’m against typical boring cardio routines, then that must simply mean I’m a proponent of interval training. Yes, as a matter of fact, I believe interval training is MUCH better than typical cardio.

However, I also use a special exercise combination and sequencing in my Truth about Six Pack Abs Program that gets even more powerful fat loss and muscle defining results than interval training. And that’s saying something, because interval training kicks butt! You’ll find out how this system works inside the program.

Want proof that you don’t need typical long-duration steady-pace cardio?

Well, first of all, I actually took a course recently that was devoted to scientific research into why steady-pace cardio exercise is actually not that effective at strengthening the heart. The focus of the research basically boiled down to the fact that the heart needs to be trained in a wide variety of ranges to actually be truly strengthened and ready for all the various stresses that life throws at it. Not only that, but steady-pace cardio was also proven in the research studies to be far less effective in the long term at reducing body fat stores.

To give you a real life example… Personally, I haven’t done what most people would label “cardio” in probably well over 5 years, and I’m actually leaner now and have a lower bodyfat % now than years ago when I did cardio regularly. Not only that, but my heart is in the best condition ever, as I now consistently have the resting heart rate of an elite athlete at about 50 bpm (remember that lower is better). My resting heart rate used to be in the mid to upper 60’s years ago when I used to do typical cardio and strength training routines like most people do.

This improvement in both body fat % and reduced resting heart rate is the direct result of the unique training methods I used in developing the programs in The Truth about Six Pack Abs.

This program does NOT revolve around having to use supplements or “fat-loss” pills.

Trust me when I say that for the most part, about 95% of supplements are a complete waste of your hard earned money. I’ve been approached by supplement companies in the past looking for me to promote their products for them, and offering me a lot of money to do so. Well, you know what I do? I tell them to shove it! Seriously, I won’t promote something to my readers that I don’t honestly believe in.

The fact is, I’ve learned over the years through my own experience, as well as hundreds of my clients and friends experiences with supplements, that they are really just selling you the dream that their pill or powder will be some “magical” solution to your struggle with getting that lean ripped body that you’ve been wanting for years. In reality, most supplements do nothing at all to help you improve your body.

Don’t get me wrong… I’m not totally bashing supplement companies, but like I said, about 95% of the products they promote are worthless, and won’t create any noticeable changes in your body. I will admit that there can be a place for meal replacements for people that can’t find the time to prepare or pack all of their real food meals. I also admit that I do think a high quality, fast digesting protein like whey protein can be useful to mix into your post-workout smoothies.

But the fact is that real food is always better for you than processed supplements (as long as you pick the right “real foods”). Anybody that tells you otherwise has either been brainwashed by all of the propaganda and super-hyped up ads that the supplement companies have spread throughout every magazine on the planet, or they have financial ties to selling supplements in some way themselves.

I have dedicated myself to not being lured into the lucrative world of selling supplements. Even though I could make a lot more money selling supplements than by selling my abs program, it’s just plain against my morals to rip people off like that.

Frankly, it amazes me that most people are more willing to spend $30, $40, even $50 or more on a bottle of pills or powder than to spend $30 on a comprehensive training and nutrition guide like this Truth about Six Pack Abs program, which will set them up for life on training programs and dietary secrets that will keep them lean and ripped for life. The only thing that bottle of pills or powder is going to do is give you expensive urine! You make the choice.

This program does not revolve around using any fancy “ab machines” or “ab gadgets”.

In case you were suckered into buying any of these worthless ab belts, loungers, rockers, or any other worthless ab gadget or machine, I have bad news… You were ripped off!

The truth is that most of these machines and gadgets are not the best way to develop the abdominal muscles. Sure, some of them may help a tiny bit with strengthening the abdominals, but they are far less effective than some of the best floor, hanging, and standing abs exercises.

Also, more importantly, virtually all of these abs machines, belts, and gadgets do absolutely NOTHING to burn fat off of the abdominal area!

Again, losing the fat that’s covering up your abs can only be accomplished with a smart nutritional program, and a well designed progressional training program that increases your metabolism and stimulates your fat-burning hormones in your body. Achieving this is simple once you understand the secrets I reveal in the Truth about Six Pack Abs program.

This program does not include some sort of fad diet or gimmicky diet trend.

None of that here. I promise you won’t be given any more crap about needing to eat “low-carb” or “low-fat”, or low or high anything, for that matter. The nutritional secrets I reveal in this program go against all of the authors and companies out there that are trying to lure you in with another one of their gimmicks.

The fact is that they need to come up with some sort of different “angle”, so that their diet program appears unique and gives the media something to talk about. That’s why there’s always some gimmick, like low-fat, or low-carb, or high protein, or the “colors diet”, the “low glycemic index diet”, the fasting diet, the cabbage diet, and so on.

Instead, I wanted to give you the TRUTH about what it really takes to eat a nutritious diet that not only will have you burning off that stubborn belly fat, but will also have you feeling full of energy every single day. If you don’t already feel energetic and alive every single day, then you are missing out, because it is an awesome feeling!

The great thing is that once you start eating balanced and healthy all the time, you virtually eliminate cravings altogether. Personally, I used to crave sweets constantly before I adopted the nutritious diet that I currently eat. Now, I can honestly say I can’t remember the last craving I had. It had to be more than 5 years ago… no joke!

Not only that, but I actually enjoy everything I eat way more than I used to years ago when I ate a lot of junk. Does that mean that I never eat burgers, or pizza, or beer? Of course not… We all have a social life. In fact, there are actually very healthy ways and variations to preparing healthier burgers and healthier pizza that I occasionally use.

I hope this article has given you some insight as to where you may be going wrong with your exercise and nutrition plans in striving for those elusive abs. See below for more info on losing stubborn stomach fat and developing ripped six pack abs.



SAUL

askpersonaltrainers asked:

http://AskTheTrainer.com

Upright row is only for people who have a clean shoulder past and no current shoulder issues.

Sit on the top of the total gym bench and lie back until your head is relaxed.

Lead with your elbows internally rotating your hands so the back of your hands come close to your cheeks.

Believe it or not, this version of upright row on the total gym is one of the best because no cheating is possible.

Your delts and traps are isolated and you can focus on them without worrying about cheating.

The total gym also allows you to transition into other exercises rather easily.

For more videos of total gym exercises check out:

http://AskTheTrainer.com/total-gym-workout-videos.html

Personal Trainer Mike Behnken, MS, CSCS

http://FitSF.com

ISRAEL

NTDTV asked:

ANCHOR:
Donning the boxing gloves instead of bouquet, women prepare for their wedding day by undergoing intensive boxing training. What a way to start a marriage!

STORY:
Crunches, push-ups, swiping at punching bags and sparring are all part of the tough, pre-nuptial regime. It was designed by boxing
coach and Hong Kong rugby player Andrew Wong Kee who spends most of his time training executives.

Wong Kee’s JAB gym also tailor-makes diets to ensure brides look their best for the big day.
Boxing bride Jules Peedom, a recruitment specialist who is getting married in England next spring, says the training left her drained, but exhilarated.

[Jules Peedom, Bride to Be]:
“I am just exhausted. I am shaking all over my whole body, I’m so unfit. Just my hands, but yeah I feel good, but my arm is shaking.”

Marriage is big business in Hong Kong, a city steeped in both Chinese and western traditions, where brides often look forward to lavish weddings. Bridal shops, stocked with both white gowns and traditional Chinese red silk outfits, line the streets of posh neighbourhoods. Elaborate wedding banquets are common in Chinese restaurants and hotels across the densely populated city.

Many brides spend their time ahead of the big day in planning the banquet or party venue, selecting photographers and consulting a fortune teller to select an auspicious date for the wedding.

But these brides-to-be are undergoing both group classes and individual training sessions. They expect to train for up to a year before the wedding, hoping to lose weight and tone up for the big day.

[Fiona Campbell, Bride to Be]:
“I’m trying to get fit. Trying to lose weight and tone up at the same time. So I got really fed up with cardio at the gym, so I thought this was a really good alternative.”

Trying on traditional wedding dresses and eyeing potential wedding cakes, bride-to-be Campbell aims to trim down a few dress sizes for her wedding day.
Campbell has done yoga and gym exercises before, but finds the boxing training good, as part of the challenge of preparing for marriage.

At JAB gym, brides-to-be can opt for one-on-one training sessions or group classes that range from $96-$200 U.S. dollars.
After a few sessions, the blonde brides say it will probably be worth the aches and pains. Although boxing is not the most feminine of sports, they see it as a fresh way to get fit.

PHYLLIS

gymvid asked:

Vishakh’s exercise routine along with abdomen measurement.

NELL

dave3888 asked:

Beautiful fitness model and former gymnast, Kovia takes you through her workout. Includes lift and carry with a 220 pound guy, as well as gym exercises, armwrestling, muscle worship, and more! For the full video, visit www.davemeister.com

FREEMAN

Sarah asked:


I just recently joined the gym and like the treadmill a lot I would really like to slim down my thighs and a little on my arms. I know there’s no such thing as spot exercising but are there exercises to make my thighs look less bulky?

WADE

Wild1577 asked:


I’m a single mom, needing some time to myself. My job offers free membership to a gym. I’m not severely overweight, according to some BMI statistics, I should lose 25-30 lbs. Being short, I’ve always been a bit pudgy, and lately, I’ve not had too much energy, I eat balanced meals, as often as possible. I know i could do workouts at home, but I thought that I could get some much needed time to myself, as well as do something good for me at the same time. My job, and my home life, are both pretty stressful. I take my family for walks, swimming, and riding bike, as often as possible during the warmer months. Right now however, I hardly have the energy to think about it, and dont want it to get any worse. Can anyone help me recommend some exercises, available in a gym that would target the belly and butt in particular. Maybe, for the first time in my life, i could feel good in a swimsuit. Right now however, I feel like an ethiopian, pigmy. Please help!!!

MANUEL

papa asked:


I received a Total Gym 1000 as a hand me down. I have no instructions. It seems to work because my muscles ache, but I want a routine. Specific exercises for specific muscles.

Thanks in advance. PS I’m fat and 42.

BOBBI

harry baguio asked:


People think that six pack exercise can just be a dime a dozen. However, they shouldn’t be that way, since not all exercises are equally created. The impression of some people about abdominal workouts is that these can help create perfect abs. But one must consider the fact that this must be done consistently. He must know his strength and routines for muscle building to attain the perfect abs. The following below is a list of ideas for the best six pack workouts.



Hanging Leg Raises

What you’ll do is to suspend yourself from a chin up bar, then attempt to raise your legs straight in front of your body. Through this, much pressure is placed on your abs as they support your body. And when you become stronger, then you can add more variations, like raising your legs further and also twisting from the hips. These activities will surely add resistance and the muscle will surely build up. Do this routine at the beginning of your six pack workouts.



Super Crunch

To create sexy abs, crunches are still the best options to take. Some forms of crunch workouts must be built into any of your six pack workouts. One form is called the super crunch, which is done by raising and bringing together your chest and knees. This form works on the lower and upper abs and prevents the isolation of one section. The lower abs are built up by lifting your knees, and this is what most people tend to neglect when doing their six pack workouts.



Toe Raises

To start, lie on your back and then lift your legs straight up to the ceiling. If you’re flexible enough, then your legs should look perpendicular to the ceiling. Then bring your legs towards your head making your abdominals to squeeze. Lastly raise your feet towards the ceiling. This works on your entire core of your abs and on the lower muscles. And try to make a circular motion when you raise and lower your legs.



Ab Bar

This type is strenuous, but the nice thing is it can do wonders if done at the beginning of your six pack workouts. You’ll just lie on your forearms and raise your body onto your toes. Then adjust your position so that the weight will be felt by the abdominals. Hold on to this position for as long as you can. Aim yourself to keep this position for one minute. Through this, you are giving your abs a workout that will not need to repeat repetitions of an exercise. That’s why this type of exercise is one of the most difficult among six pack workouts.



With just few of the exercises, these can help build up the abdominal muscles quickly. If done consistently, then results will be seen. But then you are not to keep this workout for a long time since this is only a part of the equation, you must have to maximize your results.

To learn more on how to get six pack abs, check out Vince Delmonte’s Six Pack Abs Quest



COLEEN