Where being strong is a lifestyle
Abs training might be one of the most misunderstood of all muscle groups. The myths are rampant, so today I do my best to dispel a few of them. It’s not hard to fall for these myths; popular media reinforces them steadfastly. My experience and education have shown me, however, that you can’t always believe what you hear, even if it’s repeated over and over. Myth #1 “Abs are made in the kitchen alone.” When pontificating about the best way {Read More…}
I know people who hate crunches and sit ups, maybe as much as I hate overrated military-style exercises that make me struggle awkwardly (like burpees). The fact that some disciplines use them as a test of fitness certainly doesn’t help their reputation, so let’s look at how useful they really are. I don’t mind crunches myself. Once I get into a rhythm, staring at the ceiling in a trance, I actually kind of enjoy them. Crunches aren’t necessarily bad for {Read More…}
I’m happy to share this interview with Brad Gouthro, a personal trainer, certified nutrition and wellness specialist, author, and model. His new book, Awaken the Abs Within – 7 Secrets to Lose Belly Fat, was just released and I personally can’t wait to get my hands on it. Check out a preview of his secrets here. 1. Tell my readers a little bit about yourself including your fitness and nutrition background. As a kid I was always involved in competitive {Read More…}
People think about their abs a lot. We’re fueled by images of fit, lean models and athletes in the media and told this should be the almighty goal. I like seeing my abs just as much as the next person, but these days I focus more on how a strong core stabilizes and moves the torso and spine and prevents injury. Yes, I am talking about your “core” here, not just your abs. The term “core” is used in by {Read More…}
I’m constantly looking for ways to challenge my abs. I mix it up with a huge variety of bodyweight exercises, but since I’m working towards muscular abs, I need to use weights. Here are my favorite resistance exercises for smokin’ hot abs. Five tips for getting there are at the end of this post. Weighted Hanging Leg Raise This exercise is a great all-over abs exercise but especially the lower abs. It can give you a burn without even using a {Read More…}
Several people have told me recently that they have back pain that prevents them from doing certain things. I asked each of them if they strength train, stretch, or do core work, and each said no. My question is: Do you want to live with your pain or do you want to do what you used to love? I believe people want that quality of life back but they don’t know how to get it. Or they don’t think anything {Read More…}
