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Welcome to the Ab-solute Definition programme. A Super-effective programme of proven exercises for the abdominal muscles. The programme, if adhered to, will give you the results you desire in shaping your waistline, as well as blasting some of the old misconceptions about abdominal training.

The Ab-solute Definition programme is probably the best abs programme you’ll ever do.

Before we go any further, let’s just take a look at the role abs play on the overall “physique map” what having a rock hard, chiselled six packs of abs could mean for you.

There is an argument that argues that the abdominal muscles are the most important muscles in the human body!

Let’s take a look at that. The abs are used in every aspect of life. Standing, walking, working, as well as working out. Above all, it is this set of muscles that protects your inner digestive organs, the very organs responsible for nutrient absorption and distribution, the ones that make “the system” work. But let’s just look at the abs aesthetically. Imagine a bodybuilder whose arms, chest and shoulders are okay. You can tell that he works out, and yes he’s got pretty good muscular definition.

Now add a set of ripped abs to the scenario. See what we mean? For some reason having a ripped set of abs puts all of your other body parts into a much more favourable light. A good set of abs will make even a fairly average body look great.

Check out the classical sculptures by great artists of the past, such as Michaelangelo. Even check out the “body design” of famous superheroes (e.g. Spiderman, Superman). They all have fantastic abs.

Due to common stereotypes, one tends to assume that someone with a large fat protruding belly is probably a slob, not in control of his eating habits or his life (we’re not saying that this is the case, we’re saying that this is the stereotype).

On the other hand, a lean, defined midsection gives the aura of power and heroism.

So awesome abs are a big plus point to have on your personal physique map.

We’re not saying this so that you have an excuse to skimp on the rest of your body workout intensity. Far from it, we’re saying that by realizing the importance and benefits of this fantastic muscle group, you will give yourself the edge over other people who don’t have good abs, or want them and are going about it the wrong way.

THERE’S MORE? SURE THERE IS!

On average the super effective routines that you will find in Ab-solute Definition will only take five minutes of your time and as long as you don’t have too much fat around your waistline you’ll start seeing results in a couple of weeks.

Abs are probably the most responsive muscle group in the human body. Three sessions of the abdominal definition routine a week are enough to put you on the road to great results.

Furthermore, after the routines section, we have included extra ab exercises which you can later incorporate into your routine at will, keeping future ab workouts- fresh and shockingly effective.

AEROBICS

Aerobics are generally considered bad for people wishing to put on serious muscle mass, but this is really not the case, aerobics should be an intrinsic part of your training regime.

ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

Weight training for bodybuilding is classified as anaerobic exercise. This means “without oxygen”. The reason for this is that the exercise is so intense that the body cannot supply enough oxygen to the working muscles during the activity. This explains why, after an intense set you are Left out of breath.

Your body now has a negative oxygen supply, which is “refilled” during the rest between sets as you regain your breath.

The energy for anaerobic exercise is obtained by the body by burning glycogen, the body sugar found in the muscles, liver and bloodstream.

Due to the short duration and explosive nature of anaerobic exercise, the body is prohibited from tapping into its stores of fat for energy.

AEROBIC EXERCISE

Aerobic means “with oxygen” and refers to exercise done with a low to moderate intensity during which the body is still able to supply enough oxygen to the system while the activity is taking place.

Aerobic activities can therefore be sustained for a longer period of time. During aerobic exercise, the initial source of energy for the body is the glycogen stores, as these stores are depleted, the body begins to utilise body fat for its energy requirements.

AB-TRAINING NO-NOs

There follow some tips over what to avoid when training abdominal muscles:

1.Sit-ups: Don’t do them! Although traditional “wisdom” has long stated that the sit-up is a good ab. exercise, this is not the case.

Sit-ups and other similar movements (which involve arching the back) involve the psoas muscles (which run from the front of the Legs, through the pelvic area, to the lower back), and these exercises are useless for abdominal development work.

2. 0ver-speedy expectation of results.

3. Lack of discipline: giving up too early.

Points 2 & 3 are also important as they play a vital part in ensuring exercise programme fail!

All too often, people start a diet and fitness programme and expect to be in shape within a week. When this fails to happen (as, of course, it will), their dedication decreases and inevitably the programme fails.

To avoid this scenario, keep your discipline. Work out realistically-targeted goals and work at them. Try not to miss even one session (the routines take more than 10 minutes to perform), because missing one session will make it easier to miss the next, and so on.

Remember Edison’s words: “Genius is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration.” get ready to perspire!

AB-SOLUTE DEFINITION

The Ab-solute Definition programme is designed to isolate and work specific parts of the abdominal muscle group. The routines are put together in a specific order, which when adhered to will give fantastic results. There follows a description and “How To” section on all the exercises. Number of repetitions, durations etc. are listed in the relevant table afterwards.

WHEN TO TRAIN

Do your exercises on alternate days, and rest at weekends. IDEALLY, EXERCISE ON MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY = WEEKEND RELAX.

Remember, even on higher levels your complete workout will only take between 5¬-10 minutes!

Nick Anderson
http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/absolute-definition-191576.html

Believe it or not, some stress can be good for you! There are two kinds of stress: good stress and bad stress. Good stress is any stress which is positive and motivating, but not a threat to your existence. Think about the birth of your first child, buying your first home, a new car or even winning the lottery! Bad stress, or distress, is negative and anger or fear motivated. Sometimes too much ‘good stress’ can quickly turn into distress if it goes beyond our threshold of tolerance. For example, a job promotion can be considered good stress, but if the work-related responsibilities associated with it are too taxing, then it can become distress. The following strategies can help deal with stress, and are easy to implement.

(1) The importance of private time.
Something as simple as soaking in the tub can renew your mind and body. For added relaxation, turn down the lights and play some soft music. Some individuals prefer to spend time with friends, while others prefer some time alone as a form of stress release.

(2) Learn relaxation techniques.
Read a book on relaxation techniques, or take a meditation or yoga class. Here’s a simple technique you can try at home. Find 15 minutes without distractions to meditate, visualize, etc. Sit in a comfortable chair, feet on the floor, arms at your sides. Breathe in deeply, through your nose. Then slowly release the air through your mouth and repeat an affirmation like “Relax… Relax… Relax”. Continue breathing in and out, focusing on your word or phrase for the 15 minutes.

(3) Schedule ‘worry sessions’.
Set aside a specific 15 minutes each day when you’ll concentrate on everything that’s bothering you. When worries enter your mind during the day, set them aside for your ‘worry session’. Then picture yourself conquering a particular challenge. It’s not easy, but it’s simple and it works.

(4) Keep a journal.
New studies suggest that people who are able to write about their innermost feelings may enjoy better mental and physical health. Writing is also a powerful tool that helps you organize your thoughts and make life a little bit easier.

(5) Scents and sensibility.
When you need an energy boost, take a whiff of peppermint oil or even your favorite perfume. Studies suggest certain scents can promote alertness.

(6) Power naps.
15-20 minutes during the afternoon, if you can find the time, can be very energizing and rejuvenating. However, more than 20 minutes and you might wake up feeling more tired than you were to begin with.

(7) Reduce your workload and delegate as much as possible.
On your weekly calendar, eliminate the least important tasks and activities. Delegate household chores. Have your family members help you with the grocery shopping. Even if things are not done the way you would prefer, it’s important for everyone to pitch in so you don’t have to bear all the burdens.

(8) Reward yourself.
Engage in a just-for-you activity every single day, provided you accomplished something you set out to do for that day. For example, if you finish paying your bills, then rent a movie, read, do some gardening, etc. You’ll not only boost your self-esteem, you’ll also enjoy the well-deserved feelings of relaxation.

(9) Smiling – the easiest and best way to relieve stress!
Some smiling pointers: Do something that makes you smile. We are constantly doing things to get something. It’s easy to get caught up in doing something for somebody/thing else. Take the time, even if for a few minutes, to do something you genuinely enjoy. Project what you want to get. Smile at others, you get a smile back. Everyone loves giving and receiving smiles!

(10) Laugh.
Laughter really is good medicine. Laughing raises your heart rate, stimulates circulation, exercises your diaphragm, abs, and other muscles, and increases production of certain ‘feel good’ hormones. You can watch funny tv shows, join a laughter club or spend more time with friends who have a good sense of humor. You can also subscribe to some funny online newsletters.

(11) The power of tears.
Studies show that the tears you produce when you’re anxious, upset, sad, or angry contain stress-relieving hormones.

(12) Forgive and forget.
Do you carry a grudge? This can be very emotionally depleting. Forgiveness is something you do for yourself, not for another individual or circumstance. Forgiving actually takes you out of the role of victim, protecting you and helping you to overcome any anger or frustration.

(13) Get a massage.
Various massage techniques reduce stress, loosen tight muscles, and increase energy. Massage also helps release endorphins (”feel good” chemicals released by the brain), triggering relaxation.

(14) Stress and food choices.
Stress and boredom generally lead to unhealthy eating, and consequently weight gain. To make it worse, escalating fatigue is accompanied by lower energy levels and higher stress levels.

Here is a closer look at nutrients that combat anxiety, depression, and stress. Try incorporating these nutrients into your diet-

Vitamin B1
Oatmeal, peanuts, lean pork, most veggies, bran, milk.
Vitamin B6
Wheat germ, soybeans, cantaloupe, cabbage, eggs, oats, peanuts, walnuts.
Pantothenic Acid
Meat, whole grains, wheat germ, green veggies, nuts, chicken.
Vitamin C
Citrus fruits, berries, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, cauliflower, peppers, potatoes.
Vitamin B12
Beef, pork, eggs, milk, cheese.
Choline
Green leafy veggies, wheat germ, egg yolks
Vitamin E
Wheat germ, soybeans, vegetable oils, nuts, Brussels sprouts, leafy greens, eggs, whole grain.
Folic Acid
Deep green leafy veggies, carrots, egg yolk, cantaloupe, apricots, pumpkin, avocados, beans, whole & dark rye flour.
Zinc
Meat, seafood, wheat germ, eggs, nonfat dry milk.
Magnesium
Figs, almonds, nuts, seeds, dark green veggies, bananas.
Manganese
Whole grain, nuts, green leafy veggies, peas, beets.
Niacin
Lean meat, wheat germ, fish, eggs, peanuts, white meat poultry, avocados.
Calcium
Milk and milk products, soybeans, sardines, salmon, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, dried beans, kale, broccoli, collard greens.

It is important not only to eat healthy, but to eat all your meals (no skipping any meal). Spreading your calories out over 4-6 balanced meals a day gives you the carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals required to keep your energy high by keeping your blood sugar levels stable.

(15) Eat a “good mood” breakfast.
Combine a high-protein food, such as cottage cheese, with a fiber-rich carbohydrate, like strawberries. Protein not only boosts your brain production of dopamine and norepinephrine – chemicals that keep you alert – it also controls levels of relaxation inducing serotonin. The carbohydrates help you feel calm and focused.

(16) Lunch should be low fat
Broiled fish, skinless chicken, tuna, deli turkey or chicken with a teaspoon of low-fat mayo on whole-grain bread can give you energy for the afternoon.

(17) Make dinner your lightest meal.
If you have eaten a balanced, substantial lunch, you’ll feel surprisingly satisfied with a light dinner. Instead of a regular dinner plate, use a smaller plate and fill it up with a healthy balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fat

(18) Watch the caffeine.
A little caffeine is okay for a little boost. Too much and you’re making your adrenal glands work overtime. You’ll need more caffeine for the desired effect, and the crash when it wears off gets worse.

(19) Minimize sugars and starches.
The right amount of sugar is important for energy, but too much can lower your energy levels. In response to high sugar levels, the body releases insulin, which acts to quickly lower blood sugar. When it falls, you feel cranky, weak, and unable to concentrate. Stick with balanced snacks and meals to keep your blood sugars level.

(20) Increase aerobic exercise.
Along with cardiovascular health, aerobic exercise boosts production of endorphins. 25-30 minutes can significantly reduce stress and increase energy.

(21) The importance of deep breathing.
Deep breathing is an effective way to boost energy. Try this simple technique – Sit in a quiet place, feet flat on the floor, arms at your sides. Breathe in deeply through your nose, filling your diaphragm (your stomach should protrude if you’re doing it right). Breathe out slowly through your mouth. Do this for just 60 seconds.

(22) Reduce tension in the shoulders and neck.
Whenever you notice you’re tense around your neck area and shoulders, shrug your shoulders gently ten times. Touch your chin to your chest and hold for 2 seconds. Try to touch your left ear to your left shoulder (keep it relaxed – no reaching up!) and hold for 2 seconds. Repeat for the right ear/shoulder for 2 seconds. Repeat entire cycle if necessary.

(23) Take a break to stretch.
Alternating arms, reach upward, stretching toward the ceiling. Five times each side.

(24) The positive effect of exercise.
Exercise is a mood elevator. As you start to burn some fat and tighten some muscle, your energy levels will improve. Exercise increases the level of positive, “feel-good” hormones, known as endorphins. Feeling good improves perceptions and personality, which allows you to make better and more positive choices. Studies show time and again that people who work out are more optimistic, and better able to handle stress.

(25) The importance of sleep.
Often, the cause of stress can be attributed to lack of sleep. It plays a role in our day-to-day productivity at work, our social skills and sense of well being. Despite its importance, good refreshing sleep remains an unsolved mystery for some people. There are times when you can fall asleep without knowing it and others when you can’t sleep no matter how hard you try.

Increasingly, more and more individuals are sleep deprived or get poor sleep. Try and go to bed a little earlier and you will wake up happier, more contented and refreshed each morning.

Nitin Chhoda
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/25-things-you-can-do-to-deal-with-stress-92191.html

If you want to build muscles, particularly abdominal muscles or what we commonly refer to as a “six pack”, your diet (which we’ll call an abs diet) needs to be rich in protein. However, you may wonder exactly how much protein should be in your food in order for you to reap the maximum benefits. You may also wonder if you should cut down on or leave out the other food groups. You also need to know that in terms of content, the abs diet for women is very much different from the abs diet for men. And depending on a woman’s body size, the quantity of food in each abs diet service can vary.

Foods that are high in protein are the main requirements in an abs diet for women. If you want to have an attractive six pack, eating high protein foods is a must. While you won’t be eating as much protein foods as men who are on an abs diet, the foods on your abs diet menu are going to be similar overall. For instance, your abs diet will consist of several lean meats like chicken and turkey. Your abs diet will also include plenty of fish, eggs, milk, and protein drinks and bars. Be careful eating the latter, though, because many protein drinks and bars have high sugar content. Make sure that you read the label first.

Aside from the protein-rich foods, your abs diet will also include fresh vegetables. And if you really want to have attractive flat abs, you will have to refrain from eating fatty foods, junk foods and high sugar foods. Needless to say, you will need to avoid eating fast foods and greasy take out foods.

Just because you are on a high protein abs diet does not mean that you have to avoid carbohydrates altogether. You also need to eat carb foods. For best results, eat foods that are high in fiber and are of the wholemeal varieties. Avoid consuming white bread and food products made from bleached flour. Your abs diet can include foods that are rich in carbohydrates such as brown rice, potatoes, oatmeal, high fiber cereals and breads.

When you are on an abs diet, eat moderately. Avoid eating large amounts of foods. Instead of eating two or three big meals a day, eat small amounts several times a day. Not only doing this will help your metabolism, it will also prevent you from having a bloated and tired feeling after every meal.

So that’s it — a basic abs diet for women that you can follow whenever you are ready to start building your abs. Incorporate this abs diet in your daily routine, exercise regularly and you are on your way to having great abs!

Evelyn Dayag
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/basic-abs-diet-guidelines-for-women-101882.html

Are you looking for a fast, convenient, and effective way to exercise right from the privacy of your own home? Exercising using just your bodyweight is a great alternative to gyms, weights, machines, and other expensive equipment. Let’s take a look at several of the basics and benefits of bodyweight exercises for women.

Basic Exercises:

Push-ups are a great way to exercise your chest, shoulders, and arms. They also exercise your abs, back, and legs, as well as a variety of other stabilizer muscles. Give them a try in the traditional position or do them with your knees on the ground (when just getting started), and experience for yourself all the different muscles being exercised.

Crunches are fantastic way to isolate and exercise your abdominal area. Crunches are similar to sit-ups, but they isolate your stomach muscles better. Simply lie down with your back on the floor and your legs (bent at the knees) in the air. Cross your feet at the ankles, cross your arms on your chest (with each hand on opposite shoulder), and attempt to sit up by moving your torso and head toward your legs. Slowly go up as far as you can, and then slowly come back down. (Tip: Don’t come down all the way…this will allow you to keep constant tension on your abs and get the best results).

Squats are great bodyweight exercises for women. They isolate the major muscle groups of your upper legs and butt, as well as a variety of stabilizer muscles. The basic squat can be done by standing with your feet shoulder with apart, with back straight, head looking up (not down), hands behind head, and, keeping your weight centered over your legs with your heels on the ground, slowly bend at the knees until your upper legs and butt are parallel to the ground. Hold that position for a moment and then slowly return to your starting position.

Lunges are another exercise that really get results. Start in a standing position with your feet just slightly apart. Keep your weight well-centered so you do not lose your balance. Take a long stride forward with either leg until the knee of your opposite leg barely touches the ground, hold position for just a moment, and shift your weight backwards, returning to your starting upright position. Then repeat with your opposite leg. This will really target your thighs (front and back) and your derriere.

These are some great basic bodyweight exercises for women. These 4 exercises should really help you get started on targeting your core muscles. Both push-ups and squats can be done in slight variations (depending on how close or far apart your hands and/or feet are positioned), and can place more emphasis on different parts of your targeted areas. With push-ups you can target inner our outer chest, and inner and outer thighs can be targeted with squats.

There are also some nice benefits of doing bodyweight exercise. You never have to go to the gym to workout. This saves you time and money, and makes it very convenient to exercise. Another key benefit is you do not have to use or purchase weights and exercise equipment, which can be dangerous to use or expensive to purchase on your own. All of these exercises can be done in the privacy of your own home, allowing you to feel much more comfortable than you might at a gym where you may have an audience. You can do a bodyweight workout no matter where you are, at home or out of town, making it a very convenient and efficient way to exercise.

The biggest benefit is that all of these bodyweight exercises for women will help you get the results you desire. Looking to gain muscle? Wanting to shape and sculpt your legs? Hoping to tone up your butt? Maybe you are trying to firm up your chest, abs, and arms. More than likely you really want all of the above…a whole new and improved you, so to speak. Well, you can have it, and it won’t cost you a fortune. Simple bodyweight exercises are really all you need.

But there is one important key. You need to take action and get started. You are now officially out of excuses. So get started with some of these basic exercises today and start experiencing the benefits and results as soon as possible. You will be glad you did.

Matt Gray
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-health-articles/bodyweight-exercises-for-women-basics-and-benefits-of-bodyweight-exercises-for-women-719755.html