Importance of abs

There is an importance to have abs, other than the fit and tone appearance. (Like those Abercrombie & Fitch models, or REALLY fit personal trainers.)
According to realbeauty.com the founder of Lebootcamp.com, Valerie Orsoni, abs help your body age, and it is crucial to build a strong, tone core early on. Don't hesitate, start now!


1.) Having strong abs also keeps you from have lower back pain and will help you have good posture. My mom, who has been in health and fitness for over 20 years now, has always told me that it's important to keep you stomach tight and pulled into help support your back.

2.) Also, Kimberly Lyons, a personal trainer in L.A. reported to MarieClaire.com that the look of your abs, how long your torso is and how tall you are is related to your genes.

3.) The University of Pennsylvania researchers reported that those women who lifted weights for an hour twice a week lost 15 percent more body fat than those who did not. So pick up those weights ladies and get toned! You don't have to get all beefed out by no means, but light lifting is also nice to get the sleek, toned look.

4.) It's a better idea to cut sodium from your diet. Sodium is known to bloat your belly. Instead of using salt to flavor your food, go for some herbs or spices; it's just as efficient.

5.) If you want to increase your fiber intake using supplements or through diet, do it slow please. If you do it to fast it's also known to bloat you up. (even constipation or cramps.) Nobody likes bloating, at least that I know of. Most importantly, while doing this, make sure you stay hydrated.

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Floor Work..does what?

After spending hours of studying and reviewing for finals, quiz's and homework, it's important to take a break for some 'me' time.

Of course it's great to sit back and flip on the TV because its right there and all that has to be done is lift your hand, woo hand work out? Nope. It's not all that healthy either to have your eyes glued to another screen.

Cheap and simple, just lay out a towel for some floor work. You don't need any special work out equipment, just your own body weight. Come on, you don't have to spend money on your body weight. Quite few exercises can be done in your dorm room, or living room and pretty much anywhere. Just lifting your own body weight can tone you up and keep you strong. The results of course don't show up in just one day (though that would be nice,) it takes time, and patience is key.

If you do have a set of weights, you can use those to tone your arms, but you don't have to exhaust yourself and use 25 lb weights, which will really bulk you up; that's what lifting heavier does. If you use lighter weights 3-8 lbs, 16 reps and perhaps 2 sets, you focusing more on being tone, and lean. You won't turn into a huge body builder. You'll just be staying in shape