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imwhoim01
Joined: 03 Apr 2008
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 Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: Cardio for abs? |
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Hi,
I have a quick question about cardio workout. Will those exercises help me reduce the waist and show the abs better? I've been doing strenght training a couple of years now and just can't seem to get the abs to show up no matter how many situps or crunches I do. Obviously I have too much fat in my mid area.
So, could running or cycling help me with that? |
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swanso5
Joined: 16 Jan 2006
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Location: melbourne, australia
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things that won't get you a six pack:
crunches
sit ups
endless cardio
shit eating
things that will:
deadlifts
squats
free wt compound exercises
sprints
HIIT
plyometrics
veggies
fish oil
water
solid protein
fruit |
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djg
Joined: 13 May 2007
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Swanso,
I was just wondering why you say that sprints give you abs? I agree with all your other points but I just don't understand the logic behind that one. Thanks. |
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Christopheel
Joined: 02 Jul 2007
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| djg wrote: | Swanso,
I was just wondering why you say that sprints give you abs? I agree with all your other points but I just don't understand the logic behind that one. Thanks. |
sprinting fast the metabolism, promote anabolic hormone release and surely that the abs are used as stabilizer when sprinting, so hum.
Little fat = sexy abs
Abs strength ? or size ? well, they are used in many exercises and core exercises may be useful but as stated not as much as a good dead |
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swanso5
Joined: 16 Jan 2006
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Location: melbourne, australia
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heavy breathing activates the transverse abdominis etc which are the real core muscle, as well as increasing metabilism as mentioned so you burn more calories for longer..there's a million more but thses 2 alone should be enough to start doing them
if not than look at a sprinter's body and see the evidence |
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L_Dub
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:17 am Post subject: |
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| Anything that can lower your body fat will help you trim your waist and show your abs better. |
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Borntorun
Joined: 01 May 2008
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Yep...go RUN! I visit a running site for women....they can answer all kinds of qs for you...
www.traxee.com
Best Wishes
~Borntorun |
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