Monday, October 11, 2010

A Solid Core

     A six-pack of abs, which tends to be the most popular muscle group, has a few myths about it.  Myth one, just working the core out will give you a six-pack.  Myth two, only actually core exercises can strengthen your abdomin.  And finally myth three, you have to exercise the abs to have the muscle group.  I'm sure most have heard these statements at one point in time or another, but they are all myths.
     For myth one, most people think that doing core exercises all the time will lead to a six-pack.  While that is true, the most important part of gaining a six-pack is a clean diet and cardio exercises.  To also answer myth three, the human body comes complete with the abdominal muscle group.  To see that that muscle group, one needs to strip the layers of fat around it.  It's like any other body part.  A clean diet alone can lead to a six-pack, but if you have a hard time eating clean all the time, cardio is the perfect solution to that.  Myth one does have some truth to it though.  You do need to work the core out for the best possible results.  Myth two tends to be the most popular.  While core exercises "hit" the muscle group the best, almost any movement can benefit the core.  Daily walking can even be a good core workout.  The key thing to remember is to focus and isolate that muscle group each time you lift your knee up. 
     A clean diet, cardio, and focussing on everyday movement can lead to the stomach you have always wanted. 

1 comment:

  1. I've done some looking online, and it appears that the "myth idea" is used a lot of places. Can you provide more links and share with us some of the sources you're referring to? This would be a great way to use the blog roll, which is part of the assignment requirement anyway (review the syllabus). Also, is there any way you can add some more images and, possibly, video to this blog? You're talking about something that is very physical and tactile. I'm sure there's lots of great video demonstrating healthy workouts. One last thing: How can you relate this to the B/CS area? Where could someone around here go for help? Are there any events happening in the B/CS area that people can attend?

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