Ah yes, another year under our belts and you all know what that means…its time to start thinking about setting new “Exercise Goals”. For most of us this is a recurring theme, each year passes with new intentions to workout regularly.

A valiant effort is put in but results are at a minimum and in the end most people will give up!

This year try something different! Create a plan that’s geared to small successes, set goals that are realistic and therefore more achievable! Remember that old saying…”Rome wasn’t built in a day” well nothing could be more true when it comes to weight loss.

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Best Ever Series Installment # 35

Some of us have a tendency to neglect or bypass certain stomach exercise routines as just to hard. Most shy away from a particular muscle within the abdominal region due to the fact that these target areas are so difficult to isolate. One such area that needs total isolation are the muscles within the lower stomach area. You can find a number of abdominal exercise that will do the trick, isolate and work this group effectively…here are just a few! …..Click here to read more

OK so we all know the routine, in order to get that Six Pack we all want and desire it takes hard work. It takes dedication and it takes a variety of exercises that work and attack our abdominals muscles from different angles.

The one thing that typically gets overlooked is stretching!

Stretching plays just as important a role in our muscle development as the target abdominal exercises themselves. Building a flexible core is key to our development, that’s why Yoga is such a fantastic workout method. The Stretching and holding of positions build deep muscle fiber strength and that in turn develops a great core. Which will in the long run get you those Six Pack Abs!

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Has anyone ever asked you what sort of post-workout nutritional regimen you have?  Well, we’re big on all around fitness here at Exercises for Love Handles.

So if you have ever answered this in the negative then you are in the wrong! Did you know that up to 50% of the hard work you just put in at the gym is being tossed out the window if you don’t have the right post-workout nutrition regime?

Most of us know that exercising helps break down carbs for use as energy. It also breaks down muscle. This is what helps to build the muscle up. After exercising your body is set to get the most nutrients possible out of anything you eat. Ideally you will want to make sure it is the right nutrients going in.

For about four hours after your workout your body is in a state to get the maximum effect possible from proper nutrition.

This is where the “Four Hour Window”  comes in.

Haven’t you ever had a quick snack after running? Remember how good it tasted and how much better you felt? Proper post-workout nutrition can help your metabolism stay boosted as well as helping you build muscle mass much more quickly.

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Exercise for love handles quick tip for today!

Building good solid foundation is necessary when it comes to all around fitness and it all starts with proper balanced. If your not balanced during any exercise than chances are your working harder and not seeing the progress you deserve.

Today we’re going to review a stance for Lunges that not only improve your balance but  also builds on proper technique!  Try this stance to gain better balance…

• First off do not position your legs in a straight line
• keep then more in a horizontal separation, approximately 6 inches a part will work.
• setting up in this position with your feet farther apart provides better base support, making you more stable during the lunging movement.
• Now set yourself with feet together to start
• Now step 6 inches apart, again for better balance.
• Begin the movement by stepping back all the while keeping your horizontal separation intact.
• Repeat the exercise for 3-4 reps minimum, keeping form strictly in mind.

Add this small change to your routine and you will not only feel the improvement you’ll get the results your looking for!

Exercise for Love Handles Best Ever Series # 17

Have you been looking for rock hard, well defined six-pack abs like the ones you see on the magazine covers?

Who in their right mind would settle for a six-pack when you can have your very own eight-pack?

There is no question that the abdominal muscles are a key focus area for many people. What can be done to help emphasize your upper abs to get that extra definition you want? Nail them with this exercise and you will start to chisel your way to an awesome set of abs in no time!

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With this exercise for love handles you will basically be doing a standard abdominal crunch. However, by pulling down on the cable you will add an extra edge. The cable will add tension that will work against your downward pull. In other words you will be pulling in both directions at the same time. Bet you can already feel the burn!

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This abdominal blaster is highly focused  with deliberate movements that attack and burn your abs into submission. No cheating here, only abdominal muscles doing all the work. Exactly how we like it…

Target Muscles in Play: Rectus Abdominus and Obliques

First Step-find a gym bench, now, lying flat on your back reach your hands all the way back and grab on to the underside of the bench. while supporting your head with your hands…bend your legs at the knees and raise your feet completely off the bench. Your knees  should now be aligned perfectly with your hips.

The Motion-Slowly roll your knees backwards drawing your abdominal muscles inward towards your spine. Make sure you breath with a slow exhale force your spine into the bench.  Next as your lower back moves off the bench keep the movement smooth focusing on your spine until your hips roll off the bench.

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Today’s Quick Tip Exercise!

If your just starting out and looking for a good variation of your basic Sit-Up then try this…Great Core Building Exercise

Just a bit of advice always consult your physician before beginning any kind of exercise program.

The Incline Sit-up:

• To begin with set up your incline board on a slight incline. Oh, don’t have one, remember you can improvise…how about breaking out that Exercise Ball. Another alternative would be to rummage through the garage and grab any board that’s wide enough and strong enough to support your weight, prop that up with anything that’s handy and low and behold your on your way.
• Make sure your head is at the higher end of the incline. sorry had to point that out.
• Target Muscles, Rectus Abdominis

Your execution is going to be exactly the same as the basic crunch except for one thing, the tension on your abdomen is a lot less. This improved position, allows for better leverage allowing you to pay close attention to form. Slow deliberate movements that focus on your Abs, exactly what you need to works those muscles into shape.  One more thing, this improved angle and leverage allows the beginner to easily perform this exercise without much strain on the back, neck and head.

Hope you find this quick tip helpful…Now get out there and work those abs!

As you all know, changing routines regularly is one of the most beneficial things you can do. Matter of fact I really think It a must! True strength starts with a solid foundation, and when it comes to getting rid of those love handles you need to work and train your core muscle group constantly.

Enter weight training! No magic here, yes this is best done at the gym and with some basic cable movements you can achieve solid balance and core strength simultaneously.

In this great video, Kim shows you some great movements that will help you work your core group. Using the cable machine and with a wide stance you can see how your legs support the movement. Its that support under the stress of weights that builds total core strength as well as increased flexibility.

Hope you enjoy this quick video and incorporate some of these movements into your regular routine!

Our Best Ever Series #32 Routine

In the last article you learned about the benefits of the Bench Press Leg Raise Crunch. As one of the more challenging exercises for love handles it can impact your abs quickly and effectively. The lower abdominal muscles typically do not get the level of exercise required to get them into killer shape. This is where the Bench Press Leg Raise Crunch excels.

This awesome exercise for love handles works the key areas without causing the stress on your back. With the dumbbells or barbell providing counterbalance you will not have the issue with low back pain that can accompany standard leg raises.

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