Imagine this: you are already able to max out the ab machines in your
local gym. You do abdominal exercises every other day; or every day.
And you still don't see them! The reason for this is because there is
adipose tissue (fat) that is covering your abdominal muscles. It's the
same reasoning as to why you may not see your bicep muscles - due to a
higher fat percentage. You then realize that doing bicep curls will not
cause them to protrude the fat tissue and that the same goes for your
abs.
The reason abs are so in tune with weight loss today is because most of us store body fat in our midsection FIRST and LAST! We've come so far nowadays in the fitness industry that we are able to offer convenience in every shape and form. Gyms are popping up at every corner and infomercials are sprawling on every channel. So the question to you is: If all of these diet pills and magical transforming pieces of equipment off your television made you look amazing... why are we still having an obesity epidemic???
Infomercials will release the "brand new" ab machine; however, what becomes of the end result? Let's look at some examples:
Magic Weight Loss Pills
Weight loss pills you buy in infomercials and in vitamin stores DO NOT work to slim you down as you carry on with your life. They aren't magic! Don't skip out on your personal training and exercise program and believe in magic!
Magic Exercise Equipment
The body isn't magic, and neither is the equipment you use. Yes, something such as the ab rocker works the abdominal muscles and may very well build them BUT it doesn't remove body fat! You can't expect to do abs a couple times a week and lose 20-50 pounds!
The Truth
The truth of the matter is that we don't live in a magical, fairytale world. We live by well-branded, well-advertised marketing campaigns with Photoshopped images and videos. When it comes to your personal training routine, you want to have it designed so that you are maximizing your weight loss. You can't build abs doing just ab exercises. To do so, you should train evenly and work all of your muscles. That being said, where does something like an ab lounge come into play? Training your abs for 8 minutes a day will give you the body you desire? No way! Get an exercise regiment and follow it CONSISTENTLY! DO NOT fall off your exercise program, do not stop personal training, and keep yourself motivated.
The reason abs are so in tune with weight loss today is because most of us store body fat in our midsection FIRST and LAST! We've come so far nowadays in the fitness industry that we are able to offer convenience in every shape and form. Gyms are popping up at every corner and infomercials are sprawling on every channel. So the question to you is: If all of these diet pills and magical transforming pieces of equipment off your television made you look amazing... why are we still having an obesity epidemic???
Infomercials will release the "brand new" ab machine; however, what becomes of the end result? Let's look at some examples:
Magic Weight Loss Pills
Weight loss pills you buy in infomercials and in vitamin stores DO NOT work to slim you down as you carry on with your life. They aren't magic! Don't skip out on your personal training and exercise program and believe in magic!
Magic Exercise Equipment
The body isn't magic, and neither is the equipment you use. Yes, something such as the ab rocker works the abdominal muscles and may very well build them BUT it doesn't remove body fat! You can't expect to do abs a couple times a week and lose 20-50 pounds!
The Truth
The truth of the matter is that we don't live in a magical, fairytale world. We live by well-branded, well-advertised marketing campaigns with Photoshopped images and videos. When it comes to your personal training routine, you want to have it designed so that you are maximizing your weight loss. You can't build abs doing just ab exercises. To do so, you should train evenly and work all of your muscles. That being said, where does something like an ab lounge come into play? Training your abs for 8 minutes a day will give you the body you desire? No way! Get an exercise regiment and follow it CONSISTENTLY! DO NOT fall off your exercise program, do not stop personal training, and keep yourself motivated.
