truthaboutabbs.org blog » getting in shape http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog Looking how to get abs fast, lose your belly and love handles. All the latest info on the Truth About Abbs Blog. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:20:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Better Health And Better Bodies Through Fun http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/better-health-and-better-bodies-through-fun.html http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/better-health-and-better-bodies-through-fun.html#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 16:04:50 +0000 Abbs Exercise Guy http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/better-health-and-better-bodies-through-fun.html When you start realizing that you can no longer count on just your metabolism to stay in reasonable shape you end up having to make a choice. You can sweat it out the miserable way or you can decide to get involved in a fun activity. When we add chores to our daily schedule, they often don’t get done unless they become terribly pressing. We have enough to do. So finding a way to exercise through fun is the ultimate in weight and health control.

An adventure might be just what you need in order to get yourself out and about. When you’re ready, buying mountain bike gear, getting a pair of skates for the family, or finding a new sport to get involved in will make the next steps so much easier. You’ll be all prepared to step out and hit your new goals in style.

A Schwinn mountain bike can definitely give you a lot of miles of good, solid work out fun. If you are going it alone you can find the most challenging trails that will help keep you well toned. Alternatively, you can find family friendly trails that will allow the kids to get used to their new gear.

Don’t take it for granted that you’re all going to get into the same sports for fun and healthy fitness. Kids need the ability to get physical for healthy muscle growth while adults need to keep their hearts healthy and their bodies toned. Getting everyone involved might mean figuring out what everyone wants to do.

Scheduling different activities can be a bit of a challenge. You need time for your endeavors while the kids and the significant other need time for their pursuits. This can often require a little bit of creative thought. Sometimes the pair of you will need to rotate your schedule so that everyone can get some of what they need.

Of course, you can get the family in shape at home. Sometimes all it takes is a driveway and some goalie nets or a basketball hoop to bring the entire gang together for some physical activity and healthy pursuits. When you can’t be fully involved in other activities this is a good way to help manage your weight while helping the kids develop strong muscles and bones.

Grown ups and kids alike need healthy activities in order to grow, become physically fit, and to remain stimulated. Without such activities we tend to not just gain weight, but gain health problems. Whether you’re hitting the mountain track or you’re getting the kids outside to play, every effort made is an effort well worth making.

]]> http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/better-health-and-better-bodies-through-fun.html/feed 0 Make Small Changes To Your Lifestyle And Feel Great http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/make-small-changes-to-your-lifestyle-and-feel-great.html http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/make-small-changes-to-your-lifestyle-and-feel-great.html#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:22:00 +0000 Abbs Exercise Guy http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/make-small-changes-to-your-lifestyle-and-feel-great.html It is a very easy thing to do to get out of the habit of exercising and begin eating less than healthy food. Often the pounds creep up on us and before we know it we have put on a whole lot of weight and feel terrible. Often work and family related responsibilities get in the way of our best intentions and we stop working out or rely on fast food a little too often.

Don’t let life get the better of you make your health one of your top priorities. If you do, you will not only lose weight and look better, but you will have a whole lot more energy and you will live longer too. So stop making excuses and start prioritizing your health.

Getting health does not mean that you have to become obsessed with your workout schedule or start combing every packet for the amount of calories and fat it has in it. Far from that, you should still enjoy everything in moderation. What you cannot do if you want to look and feel healthy is to do no exercise and eat processed foods constantly – that won’t work for even people with the world’s fasted metabolism.

The best attitude to have towards your diet is to enjoy everything in moderation. You can still have your cheat days and enjoy some quality time with your couch and snack foods, but you also need to get moving and reacquaint yourself with vegetables.

First of all you ought to think about getting in shape. One of the best ways to do this in the beginning is to hire the services of a personal trainer. They can help motivate you and get into the habit of exercising and they will also come up with a program to help you build muscle mass fast.

By following the program that a trainer provides you with, you will be able to get fitter quicker and develop lean muscle growth. In no time at all you will find that you have more endurance and muscle strength and toning. Not only that, but you will also have lots more energy than you had when you and your couch were best pals.

So now is as good a time as any to start weeding out your old habits that affect your health and start moving towards a healthier, more energetic, slimmer you. It may seem daunting at first to make the changes, but you will see the improvement in how you feel with only small changes.

]]> http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/make-small-changes-to-your-lifestyle-and-feel-great.html/feed 0 Amino Acids: Get Pumped http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/amino-acids-get-pumped.html http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/amino-acids-get-pumped.html#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:35:05 +0000 Abbs Exercise Guy http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/amino-acids-get-pumped.html How do some of those athletes and body builders look so sculpted with defined musculature? Well, there are a lot of factors at play to create a well-toned body and amino acid body building is one practice that seriously pumped up athletes rely on. Amino acids are often called the building blocks of the human body in layman’s terms but they are really the molecular building blocks that create protein.

Protein is one of the most essential components that create strong healthy muscles which is the reason why many athletes in strength training will indulge in amino acid body building, usually in the form of supplements and pushing weights.  Protein also fuels the health of your hair, nails, ligaments, tendons, central nervous system and even how your muscles retain water for maximum elasticity and strength.

Reasons for Taking Supplements

Many body builders have discovered that without enough amino acids in their system, the body tends to feed on its own muscles when faced with the crisis of not enough energy. This has led to the interest of amino acid body building to ensure that the body has plenty of fuel to build muscle rather than cannibalizing on it.

Serious body builders will take amino acid supplements either in a protein shake or pill form immediately after hard muscle exercises. This moment in time represents a unique opportunity to introduce amino acid into the body while the muscles still have optimal blood flow and is most amenable to nutrients. This timing takes a knowledgeable athlete to understand why amino acid body building can be very important.

Supplements: The Popular Ones

Glutamine is one of the most popular in amino acid body building because it is plentiful in the muscles and is known for promoting muscle growth. Arginine is another amino acid that is beneficial to your amino acid body building practices. This particular amino acid kicks off the growth hormone in your body and helps regulate the metabolism of the muscles, building bulk. Fat decreases while your connective tissue, cartilage and bone strengthens under amino acid body building practices.

Supplements are important as these days people are slacking on their diets and not getting enough proteins, which means not enough amino acids. Without these helpful body building blocks, you would eventually become weaker and lose muscle tone. Therefore, stick with amino acid body building and you will discover that your muscles will not only get the workout they need but that they are also growing larger, creating the telltale body builder sign of a sculpted muscles.

Get up off that couch and join the fitness revolution. Make exercise and a healthy diet part of your daily  routine, you will be surprised at the difference it will have on your life.
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]]> http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/amino-acids-get-pumped.html/feed 0 Body Building: Understanding Muscle Supplement? http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/body-building-understanding-muscle-supplement.html http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/body-building-understanding-muscle-supplement.html#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:12:42 +0000 Abbs Exercise Guy http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/body-building-understanding-muscle-supplement.html If you walk through any health or nutrition store you will notice that there is a enormous number of body building muscle supplement products on store shelves. The sheer volume of products is overwhelming and their popularity is quite strong. While many people are familiar with the fact that these products exist, they may not be aware of how these body building muscle supplement products work. Unfortunately, because these products are in such fierce competition with one another they have a tendency to employ a ton of over the top advertisement campaigns so as to stand out in the marketplace. Unfortunately, a number of these ad campaigns leave the false impression that there is a miracle out there that will maximize ones ability to grow muscle.

The Truth About  Muscle Supplement

First, what must clearly be understood about these supplements is that no body building muscle supplement is a miracle product. There is no product that will magically burn fat and enhance muscle growth while eliminating that pesky need for working out. Sure, there are a number of products with wild over the top ad campaigns that make these grandiose promises, but these products are less than honest and even less successful in terms of actually delivering what they promise.

The products out there that fall into the body building muscle supplement category are essentially one of two things known as mass gainers and whey protein supplements. A mass gainer is a drink that provides a massive amount of calories in liquid shake form so as to help someone who is having difficulty gaining weight the ability to gain weight without packing on fat. What whey protein does is that it provides the body with quality protein so as to aid in the repair and growth of muscle after a solid exercise program. While this description of these products may make them sound mundane, it is also an accurate assessment. Again, there is no body building muscle supplement that can provide any miracles so avoid looking for them. Instead, keep your feet grounded to the earth and look for those products that provide an honest and sensible result.

These products are not necessarily expensive and are generally quite effective. Of course, some brands are a little better than others and then there will also be issues of personal taste involved in the selection that you make. But ultimately if you stick with legitimate products you will achieve the results that you desire.

Get up off that couch and join the fitness revolution. Make exercise and a healthy diet part of your daily  routine, you will be surprised at the difference it will have on your life.
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]]> http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/body-building-understanding-muscle-supplement.html/feed 0 The Legend of Lou Ferigno http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/the-legend-of-lou-ferigno.html http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/the-legend-of-lou-ferigno.html#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:04:24 +0000 Abbs Exercise Guy http://truthaboutabbs.org/the-get-abs-blog/the-legend-of-lou-ferigno.html If there ever was a true legend in the sport of body building it would be the legendary Lou Ferigno. In the 1970’s, Ferigno was a true rags to riches story as he came from humble origins to worldwide fame as a bodybuilder and then to even greater fame in his endearing portrayal of the titular green monster in the classic television program THE INCREDIBLE HULK. While some may be familiar with Lou and his work, they may not be all that familiar with his background which may prove to be quite interesting even to those who do not follow the sport.

Body Building: The Early Years

Lou Ferigno was born in Brooklyn New York in the 1950’s and had the handicap of being deaf. Since attitudes towards the hearing impaired were not exactly progressive during this time period, Lou became somewhat withdrawn and isolated. While in his teens he would discover a new hobby in the form of weightlifting. Lou became enamored with this new hobby to the point of obsession. He would work out everyday and watch his diet religiously. In time, he would set his sights on competing in amateur body building competitions. He entered them and did well enough that he caught the eye of body building mogul Joe Weider who brought Lou into the fold of professional body building competition. Lou did extremely well in this new profession although he alternated his time between competing and working in construction as construction paid far more than professional body building! Lou would then become featured in the classic documentary PUMPING IRON, a documentary that would bring him to the attention of a number of Hollywood producers.

The Incredible Hulk

When former James Bond villain Richard “Jaws” Kiel bombed as the Hulk during the first few days of shooting the pilot for the TV series, Ferigno got the call to play the green goliath. While few believed this series would be a hit, it turned out to be a colossal hit lasting many years on network TV and decades in syndication. Ferigno was now a bona fide worldwide star!

Ferigno no longer competes in body building these days as he is well into his retirement years. He does, however, appear at numerous competitions as a special guest and as a judge. He also signs autographs at comic conventions and meets with all his fans who have followed his career through the years. In terms of pop culture history, Lou Ferigno is a true icon and definitely one of a kind!

Get up off that couch and join the fitness revolution. Make exercise and a healthy diet part of your daily  routine, you will be surprised at the difference it will have on your life.
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