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If you can stick to these key points, then you will be well on your way to having your own sexy toned <b>abs</b>. It is important to stick to it though, no matter how tough it may get or how much you might crave a certain processed food. Stay strong and  ... ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every time you turn on the TV, have you ever counted how many ads or even shows have these great looking, slim, sexy people on there who look like they were just blessed with their toned bodies? Makes you wish, right? Well, you can stop wishing because that body is very attainable and getting those sexy abs is very possible. How did I know it was the abs you were eyeing?</p>
<p>Because everyone wants to have flat sexy abs! So the next thing is how to go about getting them. Well, just like with anything else worth working hard for, you need to have the right information but that is not the solution, just a first step. Keep in mind that it will require some hard work from you to achieve this sexy look.</p>
<p>The first thing you need to do is forget everything that people have told you about how to get sexy flat abs. Toned abs are not a result of hundreds of crunches or thousands of sit-ups or anything like that. Also, toned abs are not a result of using over-priced, useless ab machines.</p>
<p>There are a few gimmicky toys that come to mind but those are completely useless. If you fail to have the right foundation, no amount of hoping, wishing, or purchasing of silly gimmicks will get you those toned abs you desire. What will is learning about how to build on that foundation and then following through on that new knowledge. You must work to get these highly sought after toned abs. So here are some key points to think about:</p>
<p>- Eat healthy and stick to it. Your diet should include fruits, vegetables and high quality meats with no processed foods. Drink plenty of water, about 8-10 glasses a day to keep yourself hydrated. And no matter what, avoid processed foods, including fast food, otherwise you are stopping yourself in your tracks and wasting your own time.</p>
<p>- Excess body fat will stop you in your tracks. Lose the belly fat and reduce overall body fat and you will be well on your way to toned abs. But you must lose the excess fat to get there.</p>
<p>- Sleep and you will help yourself get to those toned abs. You should always get roughly 8 hours of sleep a night but even more so since you are working out. If you can, take small naps. This will help your body re-energize.</p>
<p>- Lose the ab exercises! Go with cardio instead. Running on the treadmill or on a track or even outdoors will greatly reduce your body fat, which is one of the keys to getting toned abs. Ab exercises were never meant to burn fat because they are not structured to do so. It is only through cardio workouts that you will be able to burn fat.</p>
<p>If you can stick to these key points, then you will be well on your way to having your own sexy toned abs. It is important to stick to it though, no matter how tough it may get or how much you might crave a certain processed food. Stay strong and stick to it and you will soon see those highly desired flat toned abs!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every time you turn on the TV, have you ever counted how many ads or even shows have these great looking, slim, sexy people on there who look like they were just blessed with their toned bodies? Makes you wish, right? Well, you can stop wishing because that body is very attainable and getting those sexy abs is very possible. How did I know it was the abs you were eyeing? </p>
<p>Because everyone wants to have flat sexy abs! So the next thing is how to go about getting them. Well, just like with anything else worth working hard for, you need to have the right information but that is not the solution, just a first step. Keep in mind that it will require some hard work from you to achieve this sexy look.</p>
<p>The first thing you need to do is forget everything that people have told you about how to get sexy flat abs. Toned abs are not a result of hundreds of crunches or thousands of sit-ups or anything like that. Also, toned abs are not a result of using over-priced, useless ab machines. </p>
<p>There are a few gimmicky toys that come to mind but those are completely useless. If you fail to have the right foundation, no amount of hoping, wishing, or purchasing of silly gimmicks will get you those toned abs you desire. What will is learning about how to build on that foundation and then following through on that new knowledge. You must work to get these highly sought after toned abs. So here are some key points to think about:</p>
<p>- Eat healthy and stick to it. Your diet should include fruits, vegetables and high quality meats with no processed foods. Drink plenty of water, about 8-10 glasses a day to keep yourself hydrated. And no matter what, avoid processed foods, including fast food, otherwise you are stopping yourself in your tracks and wasting your own time.</p>
<p>- Excess body fat will stop you in your tracks. Lose the belly fat and reduce overall body fat and you will be well on your way to toned abs. But you must lose the excess fat to get there.</p>
<p>- Sleep and you will help yourself get to those toned abs. You should always get roughly 8 hours of sleep a night but even more so since you are working out. If you can, take small naps. This will help your body re-energize.</p>
<p>- Lose the ab exercises! Go with cardio instead. Running on the treadmill or on a track or even outdoors will greatly reduce your body fat, which is one of the keys to getting toned abs. Ab exercises were never meant to burn fat because they are not structured to do so. It is only through cardio workouts that you will be able to burn fat.</p>
<p>If you can stick to these key points, then you will be well on your way to having your own sexy toned abs. It is important to stick to it though, no matter how tough it may get or how much you might crave a certain processed food. Stay strong and stick to it and you will soon see those highly desired flat toned abs!</p>
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		<title>SIMPLE STEPS TO GET FLAT ABS &#8211; Say Bye-Bye to Belly Fat and
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<p><b>How do I get flat abs? </b>What a common question with a<br />
simple answer. No matter how many crunches you do, <b>unless you<br />
lose the layer of fat covering your abs, you will not show those<br />
sculpted abs.</b> Period. The basic concept to lose that<br />
unwanted abdominal fat is by combining cardio and abs exercise,<br />
and eating healthy. <b>Talking from my own experience,</b> I<br />
will share some simple steps to get flat abs with you, as I am<br />
on my way to revealing my own flat abs by saying solemnly<br />
<b>bye-bye to belly fat and welcome to those flat abs.</b></p>
<p>How many times have you heard that by doing 100s crunches a day<br />
you will get those sculpted abs? Well, this is not so. <b>If you<br />
have a high body fat percentage, the abs just won&#8217;t show no<br />
matter how much you work or how many repetitions you do,</b><br />
simple as that. It is logic, if we are carrying extra fat, toned<br />
muscles cannot show because they are being covered, precisely,<br />
by that unwanted extra fat. The only way to get rid of fat is<br />
not by targeting exercises, but by burning excessive fat by<br />
<b>doing cardio exercises and adjusting our meals.</b> In other<br />
words, showing abs does not happen only in the floor exercise,<br />
but also in the kitchen. </p>
<p><b>Abs exercises, just like any other muscle exercises, should<br />
be done at least every other day,</b> not daily. Muscles need<br />
time to recover. In my case, I am doing abs exercises every 2<br />
days, so I give my abs muscles 48 hours to recover. I make sure<br />
to consume enough protein too to help for muscle recovery and<br />
burn more fat. In a nutshell, eating better and exercising will<br />
maximize your efforts to lose weight and flatten your abs fast. </p>
<p><b>EATING HABITS &#8211; Helpful food/herbs for flat abs</b></p>
<p>Before starting with our abs exercise plan, it is important to<br />
adjust our eating habits too. Your diet, or as I prefer to call<br />
it &#8220;eating regime,&#8221; should consist of higher protein intake,<br />
moderate fat and moderate complex carbohydrate. Consuming high<br />
complex carbohydrate and not using all that energy will lead to<br />
stored fat; that is why a higher protein diet is advisable, not<br />
that you have to eliminate carbs. Carbs are necessary to have<br />
energy and properly body functioning. However, do not go to<br />
extremes, just be moderate, not like crazy pre-set diets.<br />
Eliminate all excess simple sugars and excess saturated fats. </p>
<p>You can use extra virgin olive oil as it is monounsaturated fat.<br />
Reality is that permanent weight loss requires a permanent<br />
change in eating habits; drastic diets are not the way to keep<br />
the weight off.</p>
<p><b>Drinking water is your other big step to get flat abs.</b><br />
Water flushes both waste and toxins from your body and maintains<br />
a sense of satiety while also flushing fat from your system<br />
before it can be stored. Water not only dilutes the digestive<br />
fluids, but also accelerates the passage of food. Drink at least<br />
8 glasses of water. How about burning extra calories with water?<br />
How? Drink cold water, and you can burn extra calories as your<br />
body warms it up. </p>
<p>About eating habits, many times, we tend to retain water or gas,<br />
which seems that we are accumulating &#8220;fat&#8221; when in reality it is<br />
&#8220;gas&#8221; for eating too fast or having foods hard to digest. <b>It<br />
is crucial to eat slowly, enjoy each bite, and do not swallow<br />
without appreciating all flavors.</b> The best suggestion to aid<br />
digestion is to have daily yogurt (good at fighting the bad<br />
bacteria and improving digestion), or add some type of &#8220;anise&#8221;<br />
(either raw or as a tea infusion), the other option is by adding<br />
digestive enzyme aids. </p>
<p><b>A great mistake is skipping breakfast.</b> As many<br />
nutritionists highlight, this is the main meal because is like<br />
fuel to the body. After sleeping, we need to recover water and<br />
add protein to our bodies as well as fiber. Ideally, oatmeal is<br />
great for breakfast with enough carbs, fiber, and low in sugars.<br />
Besides, it helps reduce cholesterol.</p>
<p>For dinner, you can have some chicken with salad because you<br />
need to have some type of protein to help you burn fat, build<br />
muscle and do not only limit only to salads, which is mostly<br />
&#8220;low glycemic carbs&#8221; &#8230; or better said, water. Also, remember<br />
of not adding heavy extra calorie dressing. You can use balsamic<br />
vinegar or lemon. If not having chicken, you can have a protein<br />
shake, yogurt, tofu, eggs, or any high protein meal.</p>
<p><b>These are suggested food/herbs to improve abs and to fight<br />
bloated feeling.</b> </p>
<p>Ginger Anise Celery Fennel Onion Garlic Green tea YOGURT (non<br />
fat or low fat) Leek Raw sesame seeds Watermelon Strawberries</p>
<p>You can include them in your daily regime by either eating them<br />
raw, cooked, or drinking tea, accordingly. I cannot emphasize<br />
enough the importance of drinking Green tea. This is my main<br />
magical drink because it speeds up my metabolism and sets it to<br />
a fat burning mode. I prepare a cold pitcher of green tea for<br />
the day. Sometimes, I drink it hot too. Generally, for the cold<br />
pitcher, I combine it with ginger and anise, and that is my main<br />
arm to combat fat and bloated feeling.</p>
<p>I suggest you eat every 3 hours to keep your body in &#8220;fat<br />
burning mode.&#8221; Naturally, I am talking about small portions, not<br />
super size portions. For instance, I eat every 3 hours, keeping<br />
2 main meals and the other 4 snacks, including protein in all 6,<br />
especially for breakfast and dinner. </p>
<p>Do not go into drastic diets because if you drop your calories<br />
too drastically, your body may opt to use muscle tissue for<br />
energy instead of fat. Moderation is the key. Many people who go<br />
on fad diets look so soft because they lose almost as much<br />
muscle mass as fat. <b>Many studies have shown that the majority<br />
of people, who use drastic diets, will gain the weight back, if<br />
not even more than they lost.</b> To make it personal, I was one<br />
of those statistics. I fell many times into the yo-yo cycle<br />
until I said no more! <b>I rather lose weight and keep the weigh<br />
off, than just a quick fake weight loss.</b> How about you?</p>
<p>Nutritional supplements are good to aid your program, but as the<br />
word says, <b>they are just supplements.</b> Your supplements<br />
cannot do the work for you if you are not eating and exercising<br />
properly. For instance, <b>when I am running out of time, and<br />
cannot have my protein meal, I drink a protein shake.</b></p>
<p><b>EXERCISE TIPS FOR BELLY FLATTENING &#8211; DEFINING YOUR ABS</b></p>
<p><b>You can expect to feel or see results in as little as 2 weeks<br />
by combining cardio and abs exercises and your eating<br />
regime.</b> A combination of carbs and protein are needed for a<br />
pre-workout meal. Exercise tips for a faster belly-flattening<br />
plan include different sets of exercises, at least 3 times per<br />
week 30-45 minutes cardio, and 2-3 times per week abs exercises.<br />
(I use weight lifting training too.) <b>here is no such thing as<br />
magical fat spot reducing.</b> It is a matter of lowering total<br />
fat levels; as you lose fat, it will come off automatically all<br />
over your body-not just in specific spot areas.</p>
<p>Do 2-3 sets for each exercise. Each set consists of 15 to 20<br />
repetitions of each exercise. For every exercise, move slowly to<br />
make the muscle work: 2 or 3 seconds up, hold 1 second, and 2 or<br />
3 seconds down. The point here is to fatigue the muscle, not on<br />
how fast you can do an exercise. You can rest about 90 seconds<br />
between sets.</p>
<p> <b>Note:</b> If you cannot do 2 sets, it is ok. Start with one;<br />
the important thing is to start, take action to see results. Do<br />
not get discouraged; just try your best.</p>
<p><b>Crunches</b></p>
<p>1. Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground (or<br />
resting on a bench with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle,<br />
three to four inches apart) </p>
<p>2. Place your hands lightly on either side of your head keeping<br />
your elbows in. Tip: Don&#8217;t lock your fingers behind your head.</p>
<p>3. The key is to push the small part of your back down in the<br />
floor to isolate your abs muscles. </p>
<p>4. Roll your shoulders off the floor; continue to push down &#8211;as<br />
hard as you can&#8211; with your lower back to fatigue the muscle. </p>
<p>5. Shoulders should come up off the floor &#8211;only&#8211; about four<br />
inches, while your lower back remains on the floor. </p>
<p>6. Concentrate on crunching together rather than moving your<br />
body upwards to maximize muscle tension. Contract your muscles<br />
as tight as you can to cause them to fatigue, the movement<br />
should be like playing the accordion. This is more important<br />
than doing quick repetitions.</p>
<p><b>Note:</b> Another option is exercise ball crunch</p>
<p> <b>Reverse crunches</b></p>
<p>1. Lie face up on the floor, place hands on the floor or just<br />
behind the head. 2. Bring the knees in towards the chest bent to<br />
about 90 degrees, with feet together or crossed. 3. Contract the<br />
abs to curl the hips off the floor, reaching the legs up towards<br />
the ceiling. 4. Use slow movements, emphasis is to use your abs<br />
to lift your hips not swinging the legs.</p>
<p><b>Bicycle </b></p>
<p>1. Lie face up on the floor, lace your fingers behind your head.<br />
2. Bring the knees in towards the chest and lift the shoulder<br />
blades off the ground without pulling on the neck. 3. Pedaling<br />
movement: Straight the left leg out while simultaneously turning<br />
the upper body to the right, bringing the left elbow towards the<br />
right knee. 4. Now, switch sides, bringing the right elbow<br />
towards the left knee to complete the pedaling movement. 5. Do<br />
slow pedaling to feel muscle contraction &#8230; remember, is not<br />
about speed but about fatiguing the abs muscle.</p>
<p><b>Captain&#8217;s chair / Roman Chair (mostly found in gyms)</b></p>
<p>1. Stand on chair, grip handholds to stabilize your upper body,<br />
keep it firm. 2. Make sure you are pressing your back against<br />
the pad, now contract the abs to raise the legs and lift knees<br />
towards your chest. 3. Remember to be firm and don&#8217;t arch the<br />
back, repeat slowly&#8230;remember, emphasis is on the abs muscles. </p>
<p><b>Vertical Leg Crunch</b></p>
<p>1. Lie face up on the floor, extend the legs straight up with<br />
knees crossed. (or straight) 2. Contract the abs to lift the<br />
shoulder blades off the floor, as though reaching your chest<br />
towards your feet. 3. Keep the legs in a fixed position and<br />
lower to original position, but keep the legs extended.</p>
<p><b>Long Arm Crunch (my favorite)</b></p>
<p>1. Lie face up on the floor, extend the arms straight out behind<br />
the head with hands clasped, keeping the arms next to the ears.<br />
2. Contract the abs and lift the shoulder blades off the floor,<br />
the pressure should be from the abs, not the neck. 3. Hold, feel<br />
the contraction, and lower to original position. </p>
<p> <b>Super Abs Stretch</b></p>
<p>1. Lie face up on the floor, extend the arms straight out behind<br />
the head. 2. Bring down the arms, slowly, feel the abs muscle<br />
stretching. Movement is arms straight behind the head to next to<br />
the legs.</p>
<p>3. Up and down feeling the stretch, hold it and start all over.</p>
<p><b>Summarizing, targeting exercises will not work unless you are<br />
targeting your entire body by doing cardio exercises and<br />
eliminating fat.</b> Targeting upper, lower, inner, and outer<br />
abs muscles will not burn fat; they define the muscles. Burning<br />
fat is done by cardio exercises and by consuming healthy foods.<br />
Remember, I told you already, flat abs are not only done in the<br />
exercise floor, but in the kitchen. <b>Recipe:</b> Cardio, abs<br />
exercise, and eating healthy. Just to add a funny note and bring<br />
a smile, as my nephew Nadeem says, <b>&#8220;What do you call a dog<br />
with a fever that goes out to the snow? CHILLI DOG!!</b> &#8220;Ha ha<br />
ha.</p>
<p>Oh well, au revoir, auf wiedersehen, adios, arrivederci! It is<br />
time to do my abs exercises. How about you, <b>are you ready to<br />
say bye-bye to belly fat and welcome to flat abs?</b> I hope so.</p>
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There are several kinds of <b>abs</b> exercise claiming that these are the <b>abs</b> best exercise. The truth is, not all of them may work for you.  In  ... ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the major areas of concern whether you&#8217;re a health buff or not is achieving flat abs. The truth is it is not easy and even getting a six-pack abs can be very frustrating.  Many of those have tried all the recommended abs best exercise from all source of information.  In the internet alone, you can find thousands of links about this topic.  There are more than enough of the types of abdominal exercises to choose from.</p>
<p>Why does it have to be the abs? This is because the abs is where the human body stores excess fats.  Every person on earth needs fat.  But to have too much of it is unhealthy.  So the never ending pursuit of getting rid of unwanted fats in your body becomes a big deal.  Now the argument is that if there are excessive fats in your system, you have to get rid of it.</p>
<p>There are several kinds of abs exercise claiming that these are the abs best exercise. The truth is, not all of them may work for you.  In fact, you don&#8217;t need to try all of them.  Just choose the ones that you think are easier and manageable.  Read the step by step methods in each exercise to know which ones are easier.  The bottom line is to get those muscles working in your tummy.</p>
<p>There may be countless exercises to choose from but some are recommended as more effective for you than others.  Surprisingly, the traditional crunch isn&#8217;t the abs best exercise at all.  Below are three most recommended but you may only need one or two to go.</p>
<p>- The Captain&#8217;s Chair.  This is performed by relaxing your arms with two horizontal supports in a frame.  An improvisation is by fastening these supports to a wall.  Of course it follows that these must be able to carry more than just your weight.  Then you bend your legs up to your abdominal area.  This is similar to how you would do a leg raise with folded knees, except that you are doing this vertically straight up.  Check out some websites on how this is done properly.</p>
<p>- The Bicycle Exercise.  Specific abdominal muscles are targeted when doing this exercise.  Generally this is done by lying face up with your body positioned as how the traditional crunch is done.  When doing this, you will be moving your legs just like how you would ride a bicycle.  Hence its name.  This exercise is also considered an abs best exercise because particularly works for the rectus abdominis and the oblique muscles.</p>
<p>- The Exercise Ball Crunch.  Another effective abs workout is this one.  Although you need to buy an exercise ball to do this.  It&#8217;s a flexible rubber sphere that looks like a very huge balloon.  You do the exercise by resting your lower back and have your feet rest on the floor.  Then you do the abs crunch.  This type also targets the rectus abdominis.  A lot of pictures are also available for better illustration.</p>
<p>People aim for six-packs. The sad thing is, if we don&#8217;t get it instantly, we get discouraged and give up.  Flattening your abs requires discipline including your lifestyle.  Yes, that is correct.  Your lifestyle and that includes getting your habit for the abs best exercise regularly with proper diet.  And while it is true that it requires hard work and the right mind set, all of these exercises only work if done repetitively.  Great abs never happens overnight.</p>
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		<title>P90X, Hip Hop Abs &amp; Slim In 6: Three Workouts To Match Every Fitness Goal</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Creating an effective workout schedule can be a daunting task. That is why many people turn to gyms and fitness centers for inspiration. With a roomful of shiny workout equipment and a schedule packed with Pilates, spinning and body pump classes, who can go wrong? </p>
<p>For many, however, a gym membership simply does not work. The monthly membership is too high, the gym is not conveniently located or their daily schedule does not accommodate gym fitness classes. Some gym enthusiasts also find that they want to supplement their gym routines with at home workouts as well. That is when people often turn to DVD sets. </p>
<p>Here are three of the most popular DVD exercise systems, P90X, Hip Hop Abs and Slim in 6 and what makes each of them different.  </p>
<p>P90X</p>
<p>P90X is an intense 12 DVD system that incorporates a lot of different exercises like weight training, cardio, yoga and core training to keep muscles from hitting a plateau. The plan also includes a detailed fitness guide that can be customized depending on the user&#8217;s fitness goals. For weight loss there is a DVD routine called P90X Lean that is heavier on the cardio. For those looking for extreme intensity, there is P90X Double that adds an extra hour of exercise on to some of the days. </p>
<p>A nutritional guide is the third component that really makes the P90X system different because exercise alone cannot transform a body! The P90X nutritional guidelines don&#8217;t focus as much on weight loss as they do on building lean muscle. The recommended caloric intake is proportional to the intense workouts scheduled. </p>
<p>It should be noted that the P90X system is specifically designed for people who have already achieved a moderate level of fitness. It is an extremely intense program that could result in injury for anyone who is currently not active. This system also requires some equipment purchases such as a chin-up bar before beginning. </p>
<p>Hip Hop Abs</p>
<p>Hip Hop Abs is a dance-oriented workout program that focuses on tightening the abs through hip-hop dance moves. This is the perfect workout for people who do not have the patience for regimented crunches, sit-ups and leg lifts. Hip Hop Abs users say they do not even feel like they are exercising. The fast-paced dance moves have participants tilting, twisting and tightening their abs with noticeable results after just a few weeks.  </p>
<p>The popularity of Hip Hop Abs made it America&#8217;s #1 television workout. The Hip Hop Abs program now features additional DVD sets including the Hip Hop Abs Dance Party series which increases the intensity level of the workouts and the Hip Hop Abs Ultimate Results which sets the intensity bar even higher and includes weighted gloves and a calendar. </p>
<p>The fact that the Hip Hop Abs routines come in various intensity levels means that even a novice exerciser can find their right groove. And don&#8217;t be fooled, dance moves may concentrate on the abs region, but with Hip Hop Abs, users will notice weight loss and sculpting all over their body. </p>
<p>Slim in 6</p>
<p>Slim in 6 is a complete diet, nutrition and fitness plan. The three DVD set focuses on cardio with resistance training to build lean muscle mass. It is not necessarily the workouts of Slim in 6 that make the difference. It is the whole package. </p>
<p>The Slim in 6 system provides users with multiple tools for changing their bodies. These include a fitness guide, nutritional guide, motivational calendar and online support forum. Three bonus materials included with the Slim in 6 system are an abs workout, a stretching workout and the 6-Day Express Diet Plan that includes a journal and shopping plan. </p>
<p>What makes Slim in 6 different is that it is truly a whole system, not just a workout. Similar to the P90X but at a lower intensity, Slim in 6 is obviously geared toward those users looking to lose weight and increase muscle tone without bulking up. </p>
<p>All three of these workout plans, the P90X, Hip Hop Abs and Slim in 6, have different things to offer users. P90X is an intense muscle building routine, Hip Hop Abs makes cardio workouts fun and Slim in 6 creates a well-rounded weight loss plan. With successful DVD workouts available such as these, we truly have no excuses anymore!</p>
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		<title>How to Get Ripped Abs in 30 Days?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:18:26 +0000</pubDate>
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For a male with a body fat percentage of 12-14% or a female with a bodyfat percentage of 18-21%, getting ripped <b>abs</b> in 30 days is no biggie, but if you have a body fat beyond this level, you really do need to work longer to get ripped  ... ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are trying to figure out how to get ripped abs in less than 30 days, you really do have a very strong sense of imagination and fantasy.</p>
<p>I was just kidding about that you really do need to understand true facts. I can easily explain how to get ripped abs in less than 30 days but it also depends on your current status as well.</p>
<p>For a male with a body fat percentage of 12-14% or a female with a bodyfat percentage of 18-21%, getting ripped abs in 30 days is no biggie, but if you have a body fat beyond this level, you really do need to work longer to get ripped abs.</p>
<p>No matter how fast you need to get those ripped abs, I am going to give you a step by step system that anybody can follow as long as they want to get those ripped abs in the fastest time possible.</p>
<p>Step 1</p>
<p>Commit and Focus. </p>
<p>This may sound lame to you but committing yourself to get ripped abs within 30 days by writing it down somewhere in BIG letters will keep you focused in helping you avoid drifting away from unwanted desires to skip a workout or cheat in your diet.</p>
<p>Step 2</p>
<p>Clean Your Diet.</p>
<p>If you really badly want to get ripped abs in the fastest time possible, then this is the key to your success. If your diet is clean, your fat will smoothly slide off leaving a lean and ripped body that will turn heads.</p>
<p>In order to clean your diet, you need to change your entire view of what diet actually is. Instead going in to why and the reasons, I will tell you exactly what to do. </p>
<p>Eat 5-6 short meals a day every 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Don&#8217;t keep your body starving beyond 3.5 hours, or your body will slow down your metabolism which means your body will start storing fat instead of burning.</p>
<p>Eat one portion of lean protein in every meal. Eat two portions of high fiber carbs with glycemic index of less than 50 in every meal. Eat a handful of nuts like almonds and walnuts because healthy fats are important to speed up your fat burning process.</p>
<p>These changes make an 80% contribution to helping you get ripped abs really fast. Ever heard of the saying, &#8220;Abs are made in the kitchen&#8221;? </p>
<p>It&#8217;s time you start believing it because it is so very true.</p>
<p>Step 3</p>
<p>Muscle Building Exercises</p>
<p>Do not worry about bulking up because that will only happen if you increase your calorie intake way beyond your maintenance level. In order to get ripped abs within 30 days, you need to focus on building as much muscle as you can within this short period of time. This goes for those who have a very high bodyfat percentage as well.</p>
<p>By focusing on building as much muscle as you can in less time, your body will have to keep working hard to maintain that muscle mass, which leads your body to burn more and more calories for energy to rebuild the damaged muscle tissue from the workouts while at the same time trying to maintain the muscle mass you already have.</p>
<p>What does this mean? Calorie expenditure is way higher than Calorie input which leads to FAT LOSS!</p>
<p>In order to focus on rapid muscle growth, you need to choose compound exercises that work the major muscles in your body like the Back, Legs and your Chest. When you perform such compound exercises, your body uses smaller muscles for stability and strength, which means you work a lot of muscles groups for each exercise.</p>
<p>Recommended exercises:</p>
<p>Squats<br />
Pushups<br />
Pullups<br />
Chinups<br />
Rows<br />
Deadlifts<br />
Chest Presses</p>
<p>There you go! You have now discovered how to get ripped abs in the fastest time you could possibly imagine.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:53:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ ...  are working your ab muscles but there is little connection.<br />
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One of the two main methods of getting sexy <b>abs</b> is to first establish a good foundation of healthy eating habits. That means no junk food, no fried food, no fast food, no  ... ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone, guy and girl, has dreamed of having sexy flat abs, toned and well defined. It is not about mere vanity at all because it is about feeling sexy and confident all from having great abs!</p>
<p>So everyone dreams about this but guess what, very few people actually have them! Really, only about 3 in 10 people have toned abs that will show through. If you want to be one of those 3 people, read on to learn how to get those sexy abs!</p>
<p>Despite what everyone tries to make everyone else think, it is really not that difficult to get a great six pack. It is actually more likely that people do this because they feel it is difficult or even impossible for themselves to get sexy abs. But realize this, if you know the best and easiest methods to getting toned abs, then all you have to do is stick with it and follow through. Even though some say it is impossible, it really is not and once you learn how, getting there will be that much easier.</p>
<p>The first thing that you need to understand is the role fat plays in your goal of getting sexy flat abs. You, like everyone else in the world, have belly fat. The only people who can honestly say they do not have belly fat are the ones who have flat toned abs. They have lost the belly fat and now can show off sexy abs and you can do the same.</p>
<p>You need to lose the belly fat that covers your ab muscles. Ignore what people tell you about ab machines, ab exercises or anything like that. They do not work, plain and simple. That is not what it is all about. It might seem like it makes sense since ab exercises are working your ab muscles but there is little connection.</p>
<p>One of the two main methods of getting sexy abs is to first establish a good foundation of healthy eating habits. That means no junk food, no fried food, no fast food, no sodas, no sports drinks, no junk, period. You need to eat fresh whole foods. This means fruits, vegetables, and high quality meats. Keep in mind, just because there is a label that says organic does not mean it is healthy.</p>
<p>There are plenty of processed organic foods out there and you will want to avoid processed foods period. Yes, it may seem extreme if your diet consisted of junk food, fast food and fried food. But if you want those sexy abs, this is what you are going to have to do. Once you cut those foods out and focus on fresh foods, you will begin to see yourself reduce the belly fat, and actually your body fat in general too.</p>
<p>The second method of getting sexy abs is to work out, focusing on burning fat and all body exercises. That is absolutely right, no matter how many crunches, sit-ups or other ab exercises you do, even if it totals to 500 per day, you will not get sexy abs. Very simply, ab exercises do not burn fat, so you will not see results.</p>
<p>The best workouts to do to get your sexy abs back are cardio and weight training. With both of these workouts, you will want to focus on more all-body exercises instead of isolating certain muscle groups. Cardio, such as running on a treadmill or a track, will burn fat and weight training will tone and define your muscles.</p>
<p>The truth to sexy abs does not even include ab machines so make sure to start with the foundation of great cardio, weight training and a healthy diet and you will see results quickly!</p>
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		<title>The Easy Way to Flat Sexy Abs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
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One of the two main methods of getting sexy <b>abs</b> is to first establish a good foundation of healthy eating habits. That means no junk food, no fried food, no fast food, no  ... ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone, guy and girl, has dreamed of having sexy flat abs, toned and well defined. It is not about mere vanity at all because it is about feeling sexy and confident all from having great abs! </p>
<p>So everyone dreams about this but guess what, very few people actually have them! Really, only about 3 in 10 people have toned abs that will show through. If you want to be one of those 3 people, read on to learn how to get those sexy abs!</p>
<p>Despite what everyone tries to make everyone else think, it is really not that difficult to get a great six pack. It is actually more likely that people do this because they feel it is difficult or even impossible for themselves to get sexy abs. But realize this, if you know the best and easiest methods to getting toned abs, then all you have to do is stick with it and follow through. Even though some say it is impossible, it really is not and once you learn how, getting there will be that much easier.</p>
<p>The first thing that you need to understand is the role fat plays in your goal of getting sexy flat abs. You, like everyone else in the world, have belly fat. The only people who can honestly say they do not have belly fat are the ones who have flat toned abs. They have lost the belly fat and now can show off sexy abs and you can do the same. </p>
<p>You need to lose the belly fat that covers your ab muscles. Ignore what people tell you about ab machines, ab exercises or anything like that. They do not work, plain and simple. That is not what it is all about. It might seem like it makes sense since ab exercises are working your ab muscles but there is little connection.</p>
<p>One of the two main methods of getting sexy abs is to first establish a good foundation of healthy eating habits. That means no junk food, no fried food, no fast food, no sodas, no sports drinks, no junk, period. You need to eat fresh whole foods. This means fruits, vegetables, and high quality meats. Keep in mind, just because there is a label that says organic does not mean it is healthy. </p>
<p>There are plenty of processed organic foods out there and you will want to avoid processed foods period. Yes, it may seem extreme if your diet consisted of junk food, fast food and fried food. But if you want those sexy abs, this is what you are going to have to do. Once you cut those foods out and focus on fresh foods, you will begin to see yourself reduce the belly fat, and actually your body fat in general too.</p>
<p>The second method of getting sexy abs is to work out, focusing on burning fat and all body exercises. That is absolutely right, no matter how many crunches, sit-ups or other ab exercises you do, even if it totals to 500 per day, you will not get sexy abs. Very simply, ab exercises do not burn fat, so you will not see results. </p>
<p>The best workouts to do to get your sexy abs back are cardio and weight training. With both of these workouts, you will want to focus on more all-body exercises instead of isolating certain muscle groups. Cardio, such as running on a treadmill or a track, will burn fat and weight training will tone and define your muscles.</p>
<p>The truth to sexy abs does not even include ab machines so make sure to start with the foundation of great cardio, weight training and a healthy diet and you will see results quickly!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
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. If you have high blood pressure, avoid holding your breath for female abs  extended periods. In this women&#8217;s fitness guide, we&#8217;ll show you three simple ways to tone your stomach with instructions designed specifically for women!A Woman&#8217;s Guide to How to Get Six-Pack Abs and a Toned StomachTummy Isometric [...]]]></description>
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<p>. If you have high blood pressure, avoid holding your breath for female abs  extended periods. In this women&#8217;s fitness guide, we&#8217;ll show you three simple ways to tone your stomach with instructions designed specifically for women!A Woman&#8217;s Guide to How to Get Six-Pack Abs and a Toned StomachTummy Isometric Crunch &#8211; Isometric exercises are popular among fitness enthusiasts who want toned bodies. Put your hands gently just at the side of your head for support. Spread your elbows so you will not be able to see them.While both men and women want toned stomachs and those fabled six-pack ab muscles, women&#8217;s unique bodies and needs require different approaches. This is a great female abs exercise. You will also in time be more aware of how to control the muscles in your tummy. For example, the way that the female body deposits body fat as women age often centers on the hips, thighs and stomach. Thus, women who want a&nbsp;flatter stomach and lean abs need to work on diet and exercise regimens that focus on these areas.Rectos Abdomens Stomach Exercise &#8211; Lie flat on your back on the floor and bend your knees. Hold the position for a moment and return to your starting position. Spread your feet widely apart with the same with as your hips. Envision your bellybutton straight to your back. To do this exercise for great female abs and slimmer silhouettes, suck in your stomach as far as possible. Tuck your chin towards your chest and curl upward and forward in such a way that your head, neck, and shoulder blades lift from the floor and your lower back presses just against the floor. Repeat this exercise for a great female abs and this can be done anywhere and anytime. Repeat this exercise several times. Try to relax and breathe. Holding in the muscles in your stomach muscles and putting pressure in your abs is a</p>
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