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Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and wondered what the actors and actresses do to get such slim and trim bodies? The myth is that most of these people have hours and hours to train and workout per week. Actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Most actors and actresses are actually so busy that the only time they have to work out is in between takes on the set. Just like you, they have families and other responsibilities that they have to tend to. Although it is true, most of them do have professional trainers at their side, it doesn’t mean that you can’t use the same methods that they use to get in shape for their on screen roles.
The secret to their workouts, and the reason they pay personal trainers so much, is that these trainers teach them simple methods that they can use to get in shape and burn fat in less than 20 minutes per day.
The key is not in the time spent exercising, but in the activity and exertion level during exercise. We’re going to show you 5 exercises that you can use to start slimming up and burning fat today, but you have to make sure you do them at high intensity levels and don’t give yourself too much rest in between.
1. Crunches – these are key to getting a firm and tone set of core muscles, specifically the abs. You can rotate to work the obliques, or simply go straight up and down to work the inner area of the abdominal muscles.
2. Pushups – I get it, most people **** pushups. It is understandable, however the reason that they are recommended here is that they work so well. Drop down into pushup form and try to do as many as you can in a minute. If you do this for a few days a week, you’ll notice amazing results.
3. Lunges – Lunges are a great way to tone up the **** and legs without having to worry about using resistance exercises. Place your hands on your hips and take a nice big step in front of you. Focus on using proper form until you get the hang of it.
4. Squats – These are another great way to firm up your **** and thighs. Again, you can place your hands on your hips and feet shoulder width apart. Feel the deep stretch as your knees become parallel to the ground.
5. Pull-ups – Most people don’t like to do these either, but you’ll find that progress comes quickly as long as you keep doing them. You can alternate between chin-ups and pull-ups, but just make sure to do as many as you can. Don’t worry about getting help either. The key is in the exertion level.
Work these 5 core exercises into your weekly routine and you’ll start to notice results in a very short time. In 4-6 weeks, you’ll be well on your way to a new body. Remember, 1 minute intervals at maximum intensity with minimal rest.
By: Barry Jay
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The secret to their workouts, and the reason they pay personal trainers so much, is that these trainers teach them simple methods that they can use to get in shape and burn fat in less than 20 minutes per day.
The key is not in the time spent exercising, but in the activity and exertion level during exercise. We’re going to show you 5 exercises that you can use to start slimming up and burning fat today, but you have to make sure you do them at high intensity levels and don’t give yourself too much rest in between.
1. Crunches – these are key to getting a firm and tone set of core muscles, specifically the abs. You can rotate to work the obliques, or simply go straight up and down to work the inner area of the abdominal muscles.
2. Pushups – I get it, most people **** pushups. It is understandable, however the reason that they are recommended here is that they work so well. Drop down into pushup form and try to do as many as you can in a minute. If you do this for a few days a week, you’ll notice amazing results.
3. Lunges – Lunges are a great way to tone up the **** and legs without having to worry about using resistance exercises. Place your hands on your hips and take a nice big step in front of you. Focus on using proper form until you get the hang of it.
4. Squats – These are another great way to firm up your **** and thighs. Again, you can place your hands on your hips and feet shoulder width apart. Feel the deep stretch as your knees become parallel to the ground.
5. Pull-ups – Most people don’t like to do these either, but you’ll find that progress comes quickly as long as you keep doing them. You can alternate between chin-ups and pull-ups, but just make sure to do as many as you can. Don’t worry about getting help either. The key is in the exertion level.
Work these 5 core exercises into your weekly routine and you’ll start to notice results in a very short time. In 4-6 weeks, you’ll be well on your way to a new body. Remember, 1 minute intervals at maximum intensity with minimal rest.
By: Barry Jay
About the Author:
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Push-ups are one of the oldest and easiest exercises that you can do to keep yourself healthy and fit in every way. They are probably one of the cheapest and best exercises, as they can be done at the comfort of home without much guidance. Unfortunately many people don’t know how to perform pushups and thus don’t know the benefits too.
Pushups can offer you with many perks, only when you perform it in a proper way.
In today’s busy world many people won’t find enough time to go to a gym and workout for hours to be fit and healthy but a simple pushup does it all. They are one of the excellent ways of exercising and can be done anywhere as they are budget friendly too.
Pushups are designed to strengthen your triceps, pectorals, shoulders and almost the whole of your upper body. Performing pushups will not only help you to pump up blood to muscles but will also help you to lose weight and keep you fit in all possible ways.
As I always say warm-ups are very essential before doing any kind of workout. It will be more effective, if you warm-up well before starting your pushups.
Pushups can be done in various ways:
Regular Pushups- Regular push-ups are the usual push-ups that everybody does.
Wide pushups keep your hands just a bit wider than shoulder width, in order to gain maximum effect.
Medicine ball pushups- This is performed just like a normal pushup, but the only difference is to use medicine ball. This move requires lot of core strength. Medicine ball pushup is a bit advanced one, as it stabilizes the muscles of your upper body and gives you great strength.
Chair pushups- Performing chair pushups are very useful for lower chest, shoulder and triceps. Let me tell you how to do this. Have two chairs of equal height of your shoulder far away from one another. Place one hand flat on each seat and extend legs behind. Press yourself back up and repeat as many times as possible.
“But some fitness gurus recommend that it is better to use stairs than chair as they increase resistance and stamina”.
As push-ups are a high-rep exercise, they help to increase your blood flow within the muscles and arms. If you use these exercises properly, you will definitely gain strength and condition your muscles. Start with the basic push-up and work up to 3 sets of 8 reps, then challenge yourself more.
By: Ranju Kumar
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Pushups can offer you with many perks, only when you perform it in a proper way.
In today’s busy world many people won’t find enough time to go to a gym and workout for hours to be fit and healthy but a simple pushup does it all. They are one of the excellent ways of exercising and can be done anywhere as they are budget friendly too.
Pushups are designed to strengthen your triceps, pectorals, shoulders and almost the whole of your upper body. Performing pushups will not only help you to pump up blood to muscles but will also help you to lose weight and keep you fit in all possible ways.
As I always say warm-ups are very essential before doing any kind of workout. It will be more effective, if you warm-up well before starting your pushups.
Pushups can be done in various ways:
Regular Pushups- Regular push-ups are the usual push-ups that everybody does.
Wide pushups keep your hands just a bit wider than shoulder width, in order to gain maximum effect.
Medicine ball pushups- This is performed just like a normal pushup, but the only difference is to use medicine ball. This move requires lot of core strength. Medicine ball pushup is a bit advanced one, as it stabilizes the muscles of your upper body and gives you great strength.
Chair pushups- Performing chair pushups are very useful for lower chest, shoulder and triceps. Let me tell you how to do this. Have two chairs of equal height of your shoulder far away from one another. Place one hand flat on each seat and extend legs behind. Press yourself back up and repeat as many times as possible.
“But some fitness gurus recommend that it is better to use stairs than chair as they increase resistance and stamina”.
As push-ups are a high-rep exercise, they help to increase your blood flow within the muscles and arms. If you use these exercises properly, you will definitely gain strength and condition your muscles. Start with the basic push-up and work up to 3 sets of 8 reps, then challenge yourself more.
By: Ranju Kumar
About the Author:
Ranju associate editor of 24hr-fitness-workout-guide. Get more specific with your “Push-ups” and a whole bunch of fitness workout programs in the 24hr Fitness Workout Guide.
