Three Unusual Secrets For Awesome Abs…
That No One Ever Told You About
By Josh Henkin

If we look at the physiques of an Olympic marathon runner versus and Olympic sprinter what body would most people prefer? In my experience as a coach most people like the lean, muscular physique of a sprinter rather than a marathon runner.

In fact, marathon runners are known to have higher body fat levels than that of sprinters.

Read the 3 secrets for ultimate ab development

The incredible shrinking fat cell
Everything you want to know about fat cells & fat burning.
By Tom Venuto, NSCA- CPT, CSCS

Dear Tom: would you please try to explain in laymen's terms exactly how fat cells work and what happens when you start to burn body fat.

I heard a statement that the fat cell has to get moved into the muscle cell for it to be released or burned.

Thought you could explain a little better.

Click here to read Tom's answer
 

Physical Culture Abs
Developing Your Abdominals Through Heavy Strength Training
By Zach Even-Esh

One thing you notice when you see photos from strength athletes from back in the mid 1950’s and many years prior, is that these men had granite hard abs that were packed with muscle. I’m talking about heavily muscled abs that came as a result of lifting heavy weights, often times from a standing or bent position. You just don’t see abs like these nowadays due to the fear of heavy weights and the overabundance of machines that allow you to exercise while sitting or lying down!

Click here to read more

Bench Press Leg Raise Crunches For Lower Abs!
By Nick Nilsson

So who doesn't want to tighten up their lower abs...raise your hand. Not a single hand went up...I had a feeling!

Tighten those lower abs FAST with this extraordinary exercise. Not only does it hit the lower abs HARD, it takes almost ALL the stress off the lower  back when you're doing a leg raise movement!

Click here to read about this unique exercise
 

The Ultimate Secrets to a Flat Stomach and Six Pack Abs
by Mike Geary

With this article, Mike shows  you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs.

He  highlights for you the main points and strategies that he uses to make this program one of the most effective programs in existance for fully developing your abdominals as well as getting rid of that stubborn stomach fat that is covering them up.

Click here to read this article

2 Challenging Exercises For Powerful, Rock Hard Abdominals
By Zach Evan-Esh

No matter how hard you train your abs, you’ll never see what’s going on underneath if you have a layer of fat covering your abs! Is this news to you? Hardly! So tighten up that diet and focus on getting yourself a set of SERIOUS rock hard abs.

I am telling you now though, this will not happen through wimpy exercises. You’re gonna have to work your abs hard and challenge them like never before!

Click here to read more

To Burn Fat Faster, Try “REAL” Stair Climbing
By Virgil Aponte

Have you ever tried using the stairs at work or in your apartment building to work out? If not, then you have missing one of the best ways to burn fat quickly with a training tool that has been right under your feet! Remember, your abs may already be there, but what good are great abs if you can’t see them? Stair climbing is not only a great fat burning, abdominal-revealing workout, it is has been the secret training weapon of elite professional athletes and celebrities!

Click here to read this article

How To Get “Six Pack Abs” Using Neglected Cable Exercises
By Craig Ballantyne, MS, CSCS

Ask anyone for their top workout exercises to build six-pack abs and there’s no doubt you’ll get a long list of movements that involve you lying on your back. Not only that, but each of these ab exercise recommendations will require dozens, if not hundreds of repetitions to get results. So why then, do people who go to the gym choose these exercises instead of more efficient cable ab exercises?

Click here to read this week's feature article

Cutting Through The Hype Of Supplement Ads
By Nick Nilsson

You don't NEED supplements to burn fat or build muscle. The human body can function and make excellent athletic progress on nothing but quality food and proper training. But you CAN use supplements to help the process along. The real key is knowing what works, what is garbage, and when an advertiser is simply trying to take your money. Here's a hard-hitting look at the techniques that advertisers use to separate you from your hard-earned money. With this insider knowledge, you will never get ripped off again!

Click here to read the article

Super Sexy Swimsuit Six Pack: 12 weeks to Sexy Six-Pack Abs
By Victoria Johnson

What Does Arnold Schwarzenegger and a Prima Ballerina Have in Common? The answer is pretty simple! Super tight concave awesome abs! I know… can you believe that? How in the world can dancer posses the same tight defined midsection as on of the greatest bodybuilders of all time... read on and I’ll share the secret with you.

Click here to read this article

The Turbulence Training Interview
By Tom Venuto, With Craig Ballantyne

Learn more about the fat loss training method that Men’s Fitness magazine called, "The most effective fat loss training system in the world." Craig Ballantyne’s trademarked Turbulence Training system is a new alternative to traditional training methods that was designed especially for busy executives, students or parents with young children. In this exclusive interview, you will read about the latest methods for time efficient training, secrets of interval training for fat loss, comparisons between bodybuilding training and "turbulence Training" and hear about the practical applications of the latest research on fat loss...

Click here to read the interview

The Hidden Dangers of Your Excess Abdominal Fat.
by Mike Geary

Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible, and makes them self conscious about showing off their body. However, what most people don't realize is that excess abdominal fat in particular, is not only ugly, but is also a dangerous risk factor to your health.

Click here to read this article

Politically Incorrect Fat Loss WORKS!
By Craig Ballantyne, MS, CSCS

You know who is your worst enemy in the fight against fat? Well-meaning fitness professionals that don't want to make you feel bad for being lazy and eating crap. That's who. They write articles about how "diets are bad", how you can lift soup cans and get fitness model arms, and how you should exercise in the nice and
easy "fat burning zone" to get results.

Basically, they give you what want o hear - plenty of excuses for avoiding hard exercise and strict nutrition..

Click here to read this article

Quinoa Ostrich Chili Recipe
By Dr. John M. Berardi, PhD and Dr. John K. Williams, PhD

For those among you who are bean averse, here is a chili recipe that replaces gassy legumes with quinoa. Why quinoa? Because it tastes great, and it is one of the most nutritious whole grains on the planet. Ostrich complements the robust flavors of quinoa, tomatoes, and spices.

Why quinoa? Because it tastes great, and it is one of the most nutritious whole grains on the planet.

Click here for this delicious recipe
 

Body Wraps And Waist Wraps:
The Difference Between Losing Fat And Losing Inches
By Tom Venuto, NSCA- CPT, CSCS

"Body wraps" have been around for ages in the weight loss and spa industry. Claims include loss of body weight, loss of body fat, and loss of inches. Infomercials for rubber “waist belts" are also back on TV and similar claims are made for these types of wraps as well.

What few people realize is that there is a huge difference between losing fat and losing inches.

Click here to read this article
 

Potatoes - Friend or Foe for a Lean-Body?
by Mike Geary

'd like to start a little discussion today about carbohydrates... and in particular, potatoes. One reason I wanted to mention this is because so many health and fitness professionals trash talk potatoes about being a bad carbohydrate choice because of the high glycemic index. Some even say such ridiculous things as "avoid any and all white carbohydrates".

Click here to read this article
 

Sandbag Training For Ultimate Abs And Core!
By Josh Henkin

Planks, reverse crunches, woodchoppers - all great exercises for improving abdominal strength. however, do these drills really answer our needs of core strength? At a fundamental level, they are great movements, but people often miss two key aspects of proper core conditioning: (1) In most daily activities, the role of the “core” is to maintain proper posture under load or stress. It is often to resist movement rather than producing it. (2) The core is more than abdominal training. Sandbags are the only implement that alters its shape while you lift it. This calls on far more demands from the entire body especially the trunk muscles to help stabilize the weight.Not only do sandbag drills help improve core strength, they also burn an immense amount of calories.

Click here to read more about Sandbag training for Great abs and core!
 

The Best Exercises For Your Lower Abs Revealed
By Christian Finn, MSc.

Some fitness experts will tell you there are distinct "upper and lower" abdominals, which need to be exercised differently.Others say that rectus abdominis (the six-pack look is the result of bands of connective tissue that "cut" into rectus abdominis) is just one muscle, and doing separate exercises for the upper and lower abs is a waste of time. So, who's right?

Click here to read the article
 

Ask The Fat Loss Guru - Fat Loss And Alcohol Consumption
By Tom Venuto

What about alcohol? How does that fit into my burning fat program? I am not talking binge drinking, just one or two a day. Can I continue to drink and still get good results for fat loss? What if I am a regular drinker due to work and other social obligations?

Click here to read this fat loss column
 

A Surprisingly Killer Exercise for Rock Hard Abs and a Strong Core
by Mike Geary

Most of the time when people think of abdominal exercises, they think of crunches, sit ups, hanging leg raises, and other various abdominal exercises that you do either on the floor or in a hanging position. But what if I told you that one of the most effective exercises for building chiseled abs and a strong core is actually done in a standing position and is thought of by most as "just a leg exercise?"

Click here to read this article
 

How to Maximize Your Metabolism
By Craig Ballantyne, MS, CSCS

You cut calories and you exercise. You do exactly what the articles say - Your calories out are greater than your calories in. You should be losing fat. But if you aren’t, perhaps you’re still not paying attention to an often forgotten factor of fat loss - your metabolism. Your metabolism is a measure of how many calories you are burning each day. But did you know that the food, exercise, and lifestyle choices you make every day have a significant impact on your metabolism?

Click here to read this article
 

Correcting Bad Posture With Abdominal Training
By David Grissafi

David: Thank you for your Q & A column – I always look forward to your next installment. I have a question about posture and your abs! I have a very swayed back, and that seems to affect the shape of my abs. My brother is in very good shape and he has the same problem, though not as noticeable as me. Do you have any suggestions on how to correct this, keeping in mind that I play hockey once a week year-round and work as a heavy truck mechanic? I just can’t seem to focus and start a workout regimen.

Click here to read this week's "Ask The Ab Guru" column
 

Seated Hanging Leg Raises - A new approach to an old favorite.
By Nick Nilsson

The hanging leg raise is an excellent abdominal exercise. This variation is not only easier on your lower back but helps to remove the hip flexors from the movement, all the while increasing the contraction on the abs. This exercise targets the abdominal muscles with an extremely intense contraction. The range of motion of the exercise is short but the tension on the abs is excellent.

Click here to read this article
 

Killer Abs At Home In 12 Minutes
By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS

Give me 12 minutes, two days a week and I'll show you how to get killer abs and take your mid-section muscularity to the next level. This “abs at home” program doesn’t require anything other than a Stability Ball, which is cheap, yet effective for sharpening up your abs into shredded condition. And not only is this “abs at home” workout great for building cover model abs, it’s also easier on your low-back than doing an endless number of traditional sit-ups.

Click here to read this week's feature article
 

Attack Your Abs Intensely With These 2 Advanced Power Moves!
By Zach Even-Esh

Zach Even-Esh - the Underground Strength Coach - teaches you how to attack your abs intensely with these two advanced power moves! Beginners need not apply -- these are Zach's favorite ab exercises that not only blast the abs, but also work the hip flexors which improves running speed. All in all, these power ab exercises will get you one step closer to a granite-hard waistline that's as strong as it looks!

Click here to read the article

 

Vibration Platform Training - Is There Something To It?
By David Grisaffi

Dear David, I was just reading about the Power Plate Vibration machine in a magazine. Apparently Madonna uses it to strengthen and build her muscles, and there was also a positive article about this in the Daily Telegraph. These machines cost at least £2,600! They say it can do in 10 minutes what you would get from an hour of weight training. It was developed years ago from technology used by the Russian astronauts to stop muscle wastage when they were in space. Have you heard of this and do you think it could do what it claims to do? Not that I can afford to buy one, but I might try a class if there is ever one this offered this way

Click here to read the answer
 

The 7 Deadly Sins Of Baseball-Specific Core Training
By Jon Doyle, MA, RTI, CSCS

 In order to develop explosive baseball power, it is vital to train your entire midsection, or core. It's a myth that doing traditional crunches will help you attain a strong, athletic core. You need to perform exercises that are specific to baseball; exercises that work every muscle in your midsection. If you focus on just doing rectus abdominal exercises and not the entire core, you will surely develop a muscular imbalance which will lead to injury. Read on to learn more about this and 6 other deadly baseball (and sports) training sins...

Click here to read the article
 

2 Dumbbell Swings - Could This Be The Most Effective Core-Power Exercise EVER?
By Nick Nilsson
What if I told you that, without even moving your abs at all, you could get one of the most intense ab workouts you’ve ever experienced? It's true. You see, oftentimes, the best movements for the abs involve very little bending or flexing of the trunk at all. This is especially true of the exercises that target the deeper core muscles (the transversus and the obliques), which are responsible for stabilizing and transferring power through the core. I know, you're probably wondering, “how the heck can you develop your abs without moving the abs at all?” Well, I’m going to tell you exactly how this is done and believe me, the first time you try this exercise, you’ll never look at your ab workout the same way again!

Click here to read the article (includes instructional photos and video!)

7 Great Exercises To Bullet Proof Your Abs And Injury Proof Your Back
By Kyle Battis, NSCA-CPT, CSCS, ATC

 Everybody wants a nice, well-defined mid-section and in this article I am going to show you some powerful ways to train your abdominals that will also injury-proof your back. You see, many people train their abdominals in ways that do not improve the health of their spine - and it shows! Did you know that 80% of Americans are estimated to suffer from back pain in their lives? In fact, most abdominal training programs I see people performing actually lead to more back pain and an increased risk of injury. If you want to improve the health of your back while developing bullet-proof, lean abdominals then read on.

Click here to read this article

Ask The Ab Guru: C-Sections, Lower Ab Flab, And Abdominal "Pooch Belly" (And What To Do About It!)

After pregnancy, the body needs to normalize and it takes 9 months or more to get back into physiological balance. This balance is not just hormonally-related but also related to body weight, proper posture and normal muscle tension. If all of these things are not in balance, you will tend to have inflammation that inhibits the inner (muscular) unit and you will have a higher incidence of abdominal wall and inner unit dysfunction. Obviously, C-sections do not help and can make things more challenging. However, if you address several issues (that most people never even think about), then you may be pleasantly surprised with the change in your body fat level and especially the muscle development and they way your abdominal area begins to go from "pooch belly to "flat, washboard abs"...

Click here to read this column

475 Pound "Former Fat Guy" Transformed By Bodybuilding Lifestyle
By Rob Cooper

My name is Rob Cooper. In 1990, I tipped the scales at 475 pounds and my waist was 55 inches. Over the next two and a half years, I lost 288 pounds, dropping to a low of 187 pounds, and fitting into a size 38 pair of jeans. But I wasn’t finished yet… In the years that followed, I took up the bodybuilding lifestyle and slowly but surely added over 50 pounds of lean muscle while dropping even more body fat. That brought my total fat loss to over 300 pounds. Today, I weigh 240 pounds of lean muscle and I’m in the best shape of my life. Here's how I did it.

Click Here To Read The Article

Uncover Your Six Pack!
Click Here To See Our #1 Top Rated Fat Loss Program