How to get 6 packs ABS

I found this really cool video on ab workouts. A definite must-try if REALLY want to achieve those rock solid 6 packs. Check the vid below:

Tofu NOT a good source of protein?

Oh-oh. This is bad news for vegetarians like me. Soy is not a good source of diet. Watch the video below for more information on this.

The Truth About Milk

 Raw Milk vs. pasteurized milk, which is better of us? This has been a long debated question. Now you can have your answers below in the video.

Cardio DOs & DON'Ts

As I mentioned in the previous post where I discouraged women performing cardio. Well actually that's not what I meant. Cardio is equally important as weight lifting, they go hand in hand. However, there is a proper way to perform cardiovascular exercises to accelerate fat burning.

If you catch yourself doing this in the gym :        

 or this                         

then you're not doing your cardio AT ALL. Most of the time you'll see one or two people slacking in the gym because they have no idea what they are doing there in the first place! As I mentioned before, to reduce the time u spend exercising means to reduce your rest time as well. Meaning, you won't have the time to read let alone the breathe to speak. That is a real workout.

Coming back to my cardio Dos, there is only one method that will boost your fat burning machine. And the magic word is HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). With this training, you will only need 15 to 20 minutes on a treadmill, or cycle. Seriously, you don't need to waste 30 minutes to an hour running unless you are training for a marathon.

Now there are only two methods to perform the HIIT:

1. Run/cycle on speed 6/6.5 (or level of intensity for cycling) for a minute and half then sprint say on speed 12 for a minute then repeat. ( adjust the speed according to your limit, go slow if you are a beginner)

    2.  Walk on an incline on 3-5% gradient on a low speed for a minute, then
         decrease the gradient and increase the speed for another 1.5 minute

         (as for the cycle, adjust the level of intensity)

*** Remember to stretch before and after the cardio, to prevent injuries.

GOT A SWEET TOOTH?

Who says u can't have your cake and eat it too? This might sound contradicting to those of you who are on a constant battle with your weight. However there is a solution to end your cravings for desserts, pastry or anything that is on the RED LIST of a proper diet. I call it cheating. Get it? Cheat-eating. LOL. NEVER MIND! Anyway I will reveal this secret to those of you who give a shit. So yeah, the best time to stuff yourself with all the "nasty" food is WITHIN ONE HOUR AFTER YOUR WORKOUT. This one hour is extremely crucial, provided you had a proper workout (where u did not rest most of the time). At this time, your body will be so exhausted from all the hard work, and it will start searching for fuel. So, anything that feeds your body within this hour goes to your muscles, and it gets burned for energy (remember lifting weights keep your calories burning even after your workout?).

So there you go, eat your heart out! However, don't make this a daily affair, keep your goals in mind. Only allow yourself a treat when u really need it! Or better yet, save it for a special occasion (Christmas is coming up )  ;)

The choice is in your hands. It is solely your decision to choose the lifestyle you want to lead. Cheers!

BEAUTY SLEEP

 
There's no other reason it's called the beauty sleep if it's not to keep you looking beautiful. A GOOD QUALITY SLEEP is extremely important when it comes to fitness and staying healthy. After a hard day of working out and weight lifting, your body needs all the sleep it can get to repair and restructure your muscles. If you haven't noticed, you tend to look thinner when you wake up in the morning after getting a good night's sleep. This is partly due to the fact that we burn up to 300 calories in our sleep. Chances are if you workout religiously but don't have a good quality sleep, you would probably not see any results at all. In addition, a good rest also helps to keep the skin looking fresh all day, not to mention keeping the panda eyes at bay. So try to get at least 8 hours of quality sleep, and if possible hit the sack before midnight (this has something to do with the Circadian theory).

Diet Advice for Vegetarian Athletes

Diet Advice for Vegetarian Athletes

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p. s. I found this article while i was browsing, and I just couldn't resist to share this since there are so little information out there to help vegetarian athletes like myself