Health Fitness for Everyone

One of the most impressive parts of a bodybuilder’s physique is the six-pack abs. This area of the body is not talked about as much as some others, when it comes to bodybuilding. The fact of the matter is, though, that the abs are usually the first thing you notice when looking at a bodybuilder on stage. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best bodybuilding exercises for building great abs, as well as some things to avoid.

Many people are of the opinion that hours spent doing crunches and sit-ups are going to give them the ripped, six-pack stomach they’ve always wanted. It’s true that these exercises will increase abdominal strength and define the muscles, but the results will still be disappointing. The reason for this is that ab exercises will not burn fat from your stomach.

You can build the most impressive abs ever, but no one will ever see them if you don’t take steps to burn the fat also. The only way to do this is by incorporating some cardiovascular training into your bodybuilding exercise routine. This important part of bodybuilding is sometimes ignored by beginners, and this is why they are often disappointed with the results they see. It’s not that they aren’t working their muscles properly, it’s just that there is too much fat covering them.

Now that you’re aware of the importance of cardiovascular training, it’s time to take a look at some of the best bodybuilding exercises for the abs. There are dozens of exercises that are designed to work the muscle groups in the abdominal area. Many of these also have numerous variations as well. If done correctly and safely, they will build the muscles up and make them more visible, as long as you keep the fat off. For more details visit www.soundbodytrainer.com

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I have always been a big fan of everything that has a Mediterranean style like food, wine and mid-afternoon siesta. I enjoy olive oil on my salad, grilled fish and raw fruits but I have never thought that there was much more to this Mediterranean style. The Mediterranean way of eating basically includes a lot of fish, raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil, feta cheese and red wine. It turns out that not only is the diet rich in antioxidants but it can REALLY prolong one’s life. I found the results of some recent studies fascinating and very encouraging.

Dr. Panagiota N. Mitrou, from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland used data based on surveys returned between 1995 and 1996, and a follow-up period of 5 years from over 200,000 men and 180,000 women between the ages of 50 to 71 (as part of the National Institutes of Health’s AARP Diet and Health Study). Here is what he found.

Both men and women whose eating habits were more like Mediterranean style were 21 percent less likely to die from any cause over five years. Not only did they live longer but their risk for death from cancer or cardiovascular disease was lower. One surprising finding was that smokers, who were not overweight, had cut their risk of death in nearly half.

The outcome of this study is not isolated. Another study conducted in Europe between 1988 and 2000 (The Healthy Aging HALE study) among 1507 apparently healthy men and 832 women, age 70 to 90 years showed similar results. Participants who adhered to a Mediterranean diet, moderate alcohol use, physical activity and were non-smokers, had a lower risk of all-cause mortality including cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The results were independent of age, sex, education, and body weight.

The conclusion is that there is a strong evidence for the beneficial effect of going Mediterranean. If you want to live longer pick the right diet that reduces the overall causes of death by 21%. Now that is impressive!

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Neli Stoyanova, MD is a medical researcher in the field of obesity and heart disease. She acts in an advisory capacity to numerous journals and health related web sites. To find out how your waistline reveals your life style, and why men and women should not eat the same food, check her website: http://www.stress-fat-heart-solutions-for-boomers.com

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