Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Effects Of Having Ripped Abs Is Much More Than Visual

By Daniel Lewis


In the past century a washboard was basically a ribbed piece of metal that was used for scrubbing clothes clean. When motorized washing machines gained dominance, the washboards began to slowly fade out of use and into antique stores. In this new millennium the washboards are back, but they refer more to the condition of the abs. It may be hard to determine if low riding, hip hugging, open shirt wearing fashion generated the new ripped abs craze, or if the craze has generated a change in the fashion. In any event, it is here, and more than likely it is here to stay.

Abdomen muscles that are ripped are strong and in great shape. Even though there is a point of vanity in having the proverbial six pack, there are physiological benefits that can be in effect long after the desire just to look good is long gone. The abdomen muscles are part of what is known as the core. They protect vital organs such as the kidneys, liver, spleen, as well as the digestive tract.

Not only will they protect vital organs, they will aid in the function of breathing. Exhaling also becomes less strenuous with stronger ab muscles. In addition, they help in the necessary functions of urinating and defecating. For women they can be a vital part of child birthing. When doctors or midwives ask mothers to push, the abs are the muscles being referred to.

There is also a positive correlation between ab strength and the condition of the back. In other words, the stronger the core muscles, the less stress there is on the back. This means a reduced probability of back problems being developed.

Acquiring ripped abs in nothing like getting a tan. These can be sprayed on. A person is not able to enter a gym with a flabby midsection and an hour later exit with a washboard stomach. It takes hard work and dedicated efforts. It could even take years to get, and a disciplined approach to keeping them once they have been achieved.

The first step deals with diet. Many people have fat layered around their midsection in varying thicknesses. Attention should be put on determining the ideal weight according to age, height, and average level of daily activity. Calorie reduction and eating healthy foods is a change in lifestyle that not only helps in the journey to abs excellence but also enables one to have an improved quality of life.

There are many exercises available that can help define abs. One of the more common approaches is jogging. This activity engages the abdominal muscle group while burning calories, leading to weight loss and improved heart rates. Other activities such as yoga and pilates also aid in the development of the six pack.

While one eats properly and jogs if possible, adding activities that specifically target the abs would be a plus. There are extreme core exercises that place focus on them. When a person finally achieves the ripped abs it is inevitable that the entire health will be in a better state. And maybe there will be another person that proudly wears hip huggers or open shirts.




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