So you want a nice stomach
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All good points. But there is more than one way to skin a cat.
I do not lift heavy in the gym, I do kettlebell workouts. Involves lots of core work. I don't do any specific abdominal work at all. And I do lots of cardio, because I love it (running) and it helps me increase my calorie debt if I so desire. AND it decreases my appetite.
You're right, there is more than one way.
You still activate your muscles and eat at a calorie deficit. Those are the the main keys to success.
Heheh. Please see my edited post. After I posted this, I realized it came out wrong.2 -
All good points. But there is more than one way to skin a cat.
I do not lift heavy in the gym, I do kettlebell workouts. Involves lots of core work. I don't do any specific abdominal work at all. And I do lots of cardio, because I love it (running) and it helps me increase my calorie debt if I so desire. AND it decreases my appetite.
You're right, there is more than one way.
You still activate your muscles and eat at a calorie deficit. Those are the the main keys to success.
Heheh. Please see my edited post. After I posted this, I realized it came out wrong.
:laugh: No hard feelings! I knew what you were getting at. :flowerforyou:0 -
Great reminder! Bump0
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Great! Bump!0
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Awesome info and link!! Thanks.1
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bump! Love it!0
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are there other things i may do instead of lifting, because i don't have equipment or a gym membership (yet)? are exercises using bodyweight ok?2
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There are several bodyweight programs. Look at you are your own gym and convict conditioning. The main thing is to not stagnate in your lifting routine. A progressive program works best, and there are lots of variations to make exercises harder (or easier when you're starting out). I know for sure those programs have a progression, but I'm sure there are lots of others.are there other things i may do instead of lifting, because i don't have equipment or a gym membership (yet)? are exercises using bodyweight ok?1 -
Thanks for the advice OP. :flowerforyou: One of my main vanity goals is to get a nice (flat) stomach this year. I think it will happen.
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I got caught assuming due to all my military friends who can still run 6 minute miles..drunk...while smoking a pack a cigarettes...and laugh at me while I am trying to keep up.
<- former air force, I got out of shape in the military.
ETA: will stop hijacking now. :-/
Ditto. Reached my highest weight in the AF. I was more in shape while I was doing marching band in college! Ha!3 -
Great thread! I am dying for a nice 6 packs, it will take a life time but I will get there!0
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Bookmarked for future referencing.
I love this post. Very to the point and something we all need to read once in awhile.1 -
bump for later...love this!0
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Great post!!!0
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Very well written, I heartily agree.
The only thing I'd say, is that for those who cannot commit to the time required to do strength training 3x a week AND some cardio, SOMETHING is better than nothing.
The deficit is key to getting rid of the fat.
Strength is key to not losing muscle.
Cardio is great for the heart and for topping up the calorie budget, though too much can eat away at muscle.
Even if you can't adopt a strong lifts, or heavy lifting platform - even just adding in a few minutes of some body weight exercises (pushups, squats, planks, etc) will help with muscle strength.
Just my two cents.
I know when I told my friend I wanted a six pack, he gave me this huge list of all the things I'd have to do - eat clean, train 5 days a week, never have ice cream again... and I decided, screw that, I'll just stay overweight.
Well... he was wrong. Minor shifts and adjustments, a crazy assed boxing session once a week, and smart calorie picking is what I needed to get my six pack.
my moral: if I am patient, and stay at a deficit, I CAN get there.9 -
Bookmarking this for myself. My stomach is my #1 goal. It's getting there, but this is a much better detailed plan to follow! Well done!
I especially loved the TDEE calculator, thanks!1 -
Same here when I was AD AF i reached my highest weight as well....they might PT you but you learn nothing about nutrition...great post USMC.0
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So true!! More people need to know these things.0
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Excellent post!!!
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