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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Toned Abs, Tight Jeans

By Dan Solaris

Western nations have long embraced drive through food, dial-up pizzas and chocolate bars. Unhealthy eating habits combined with activities which involve spending a greater part of the day sitting behind a desk are putting a toll on our bodies. Figures from a survey done by the CDCP (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) say a third of the American population is suffering from obesity.

Life as we know it today is indeed on a faster track and it's becoming increasingly difficult to find time to work-out the extra calories we get from the fast, convenient but high-calorie food we dine on. As a result, a lot of folks are forced to wear loose slacks with elastic waists- not really considered avante garde in these times.

Exercising consistently, every day if possible, is the most effective weapon against unsightly flab. The multiple benefits we get from regular work-outs make any questions about the value of exercise in fast-paced times like these is a no-brainer.

The elevated metabolism, a more positive mood, stronger immune system and several other health improvements we gain by exercising constantly puts to rest any questions whether making the effort to sweat it out each day is worth it. Another plus factor in working-out (a good one to think about to stay motivated) is being able to wear nicer clothes and look great in public.

Regular exercise is also a perfect stress reliever- quite useful in these financially hard times. Hypertension brought about by too much stress is one of the major causes of death right now in the world's top urban centers. Aside from lengthening our lives, working-out and getting lean will give us a more positive outlook because of endorphins released by the brain after intense activity. Remember- positivity begets productivity and happiness.

Tight, toned abs, a sculpted physique and stress release- all this can be gained with the proper exercise regimen. Even people that have less than an hour a day to exercise can reap the benefits by maximizing their aerobic and strength-building exercises.

Cardiovascular exercises have long been known to be the best way to burn calories from body fat, but one needs to keep at it for at least an hour in order to burn enough calories and facilitate fat-loss. For folks whose schedules are packed, intensifying cardio and muscle-building routines will let them reap the same weight-loss benefits for less than an hour each day.

Doing moderate cardio exercises interspersed with periods of high intensity maximizes calorie-burn- enabling us to get out of the gym quicker. The same goes for with doing abdominal exercises and weight training using an exercise ball or similar aid. The effort of trying to stay balanced while doing the reps recruits more muscle groups in activity and this means more caloric energy spent in less time. - 17273

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