Langhorne Fast Abs Workout - Core Strength Counts
Efficient food production in the world's top economies has caused a glut of quick, irresistible food that's more often than not cheap and loaded with calories. Fast food tends to be unbalanced and is deficient in fiber and other nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. It's not surprising then that a high percentage of the populations in the Western countries are living on an unhealthy diet and suffering from obesity.
Between the endless supply of delicious fast food fare and increasingly short times we have available to us after work, it's no surprise that people are unable to burn the calories they consume. The sedentary lifestyles most city-dwellers have fallen into these days are causing an upward trend in hypertension and ill cardiovascular health.
Of the noble members of society that picked-up their arms to join the war against excess fat and high blood pressure, only a few emerge victorious. This can be attributed lack of motivation brought about by improper exercise and thus, slow results.
The number one reason people decide to work-out regularly is to lose body fat and get a toned and well-defined midsection. When they don't see good enough results after a month or so, exercise sessions become dull and tedious.
Aside from regular cardiovascular exercises that facilitate rapid body fat burn, the best way to tone-up and develop the midsection is through developing the core muscles and improving the body's stability. By doing exercises that include balancing and stabilizing the body, all-around core strength is improved.
The muscles around or midsection make up our core. These include the muscles in the lumbar area as well as those on the side of our waists and of course, the upper and lower abdomen. Most people make the mistake of doing conventional ab isolation exercises thinking it's enough. Neglecting the other core muscles, especially those in the lumbar region can actually lead to back pain.
Using round surfaces (as opposed to a flat bench or floor) while doing core strengthening exercises will result in a faster abs workout. The unstable surface forces all the muscles around the midsection to work together to maintain balance. This will result in a stronger core faster and improve flexibility and endurance.
The amount of calories burned while doing abdominal exercises on an exercise ball or other round surface is increased significantly compared to doing sit-ups and crunches flat on one's back. Studies show that more muscle fibers are engaged in activity when a person is lying on a round surface. The wider range of motion means more calories spent and hence a faster abs workout.
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