Since the beginning of the fitness industry there have always been people looking to get instant results. While it might seem that everybody today is looking to learn how to lose weight instantly via the next big thing, the industry has always been this way and not much has actually changed. It's commonplace nowadays to hear people claiming that you can discover how to get a six pack in 3 minutes or pack on an inch to your biceps in two weeks by following a certain type of plan.
However, it isn't all bad news. In fact, just because every new gimmick claims to yield quick results doesn't mean that quick results are not achievable.
The midsection is an area of the body which is subject to so many different opinions and training styles that many fitness enthusiasts simply don't have a clue where to start. With so many different so-called experts telling you contrasting things it can become hard to focus.
If you have a friend telling you about a training method they have got results with but then another friend warning you that they tried the same thing and got nowhere fast, it's easy to discourage yourself. Good old trial and error still plays a major role in finding the perfect fitness plan for an individual.
While each exercise routine must be specific to your body, the basics of fitness remain the same for all of us.
Due to the high intensity of today's workout routine you shouldn't be fooled into thinking you've found an easy quick fix solution. You'll earn your results, that's for sure. Three minutes may seem like nothing right now, but it is a long time when you are working at a high intensity.
* The Mountain Climber
* Ninety Degree Crunches (knees held up at a ninety degree angle)
* Advanced Plank
Your task is to work through each move for thirty seconds before switching to the next exercise in the routine. The results here come not only from the fact that each exercise is proven, but also from the high intensity you're working at. Intensity is key, so try to make the transitional period between each exercise the only rest you allow yourself to take. Two rounds will take you 3 minutes. If you can handle it, you can increase the workout to five minutes by adding in an optional third round.
Short intense bursts of activity like this are excellent for fast results. The main issue most people have with abdominal workouts is that they take too long, doing endless repetitions on sit-up machines to no avail. There are four big factors behind why this type of session is effective:
* Suddenly you don't need a gym to get a workout. Leaning body weight exercises is a great way to open up new opportunities for exercise and reduce the number of sessions you have to skip over the course of a year.
* Providing you have a shower at work, you could literally do this in the office due to the tiny amount of time it takes from beginning to end.
* You'll be able to perform this with a very high level of intensity. Again, this is due to the fact that it's over in just a few short moments. High intensity training is proven to far advance regular training when it comes to blasting unwanted body fat and sculpting lean muscle tissue.
* You'll remove the number one problem with abdominal workouts - you'll make it fun! Rather than a bunch of slow, laboring sets on gym machines you aren't really excited about, you'll have a Rocky-style challenge which pits you against you previous best attempt and demands you outscore it.
Three minutes may not seem like long, but it's about what you do with the time rather than how long it may be. One look at any gym will tell you this, where there have undoubtedly been folks striving to learn how to lose weight and getting nowhere fast, despite training religiously for years and doing what seems like endless cardiovascular activity. Of course, one of the main factors in learning how to get a six pack in 3 minutes is appreciating that the work can't stop the moment your session is over. You should be working on eating sensibly and looking after your body if you want to get maximum results.
However, it isn't all bad news. In fact, just because every new gimmick claims to yield quick results doesn't mean that quick results are not achievable.
The midsection is an area of the body which is subject to so many different opinions and training styles that many fitness enthusiasts simply don't have a clue where to start. With so many different so-called experts telling you contrasting things it can become hard to focus.
If you have a friend telling you about a training method they have got results with but then another friend warning you that they tried the same thing and got nowhere fast, it's easy to discourage yourself. Good old trial and error still plays a major role in finding the perfect fitness plan for an individual.
While each exercise routine must be specific to your body, the basics of fitness remain the same for all of us.
Due to the high intensity of today's workout routine you shouldn't be fooled into thinking you've found an easy quick fix solution. You'll earn your results, that's for sure. Three minutes may seem like nothing right now, but it is a long time when you are working at a high intensity.
* The Mountain Climber
* Ninety Degree Crunches (knees held up at a ninety degree angle)
* Advanced Plank
Your task is to work through each move for thirty seconds before switching to the next exercise in the routine. The results here come not only from the fact that each exercise is proven, but also from the high intensity you're working at. Intensity is key, so try to make the transitional period between each exercise the only rest you allow yourself to take. Two rounds will take you 3 minutes. If you can handle it, you can increase the workout to five minutes by adding in an optional third round.
Short intense bursts of activity like this are excellent for fast results. The main issue most people have with abdominal workouts is that they take too long, doing endless repetitions on sit-up machines to no avail. There are four big factors behind why this type of session is effective:
* Suddenly you don't need a gym to get a workout. Leaning body weight exercises is a great way to open up new opportunities for exercise and reduce the number of sessions you have to skip over the course of a year.
* Providing you have a shower at work, you could literally do this in the office due to the tiny amount of time it takes from beginning to end.
* You'll be able to perform this with a very high level of intensity. Again, this is due to the fact that it's over in just a few short moments. High intensity training is proven to far advance regular training when it comes to blasting unwanted body fat and sculpting lean muscle tissue.
* You'll remove the number one problem with abdominal workouts - you'll make it fun! Rather than a bunch of slow, laboring sets on gym machines you aren't really excited about, you'll have a Rocky-style challenge which pits you against you previous best attempt and demands you outscore it.
Three minutes may not seem like long, but it's about what you do with the time rather than how long it may be. One look at any gym will tell you this, where there have undoubtedly been folks striving to learn how to lose weight and getting nowhere fast, despite training religiously for years and doing what seems like endless cardiovascular activity. Of course, one of the main factors in learning how to get a six pack in 3 minutes is appreciating that the work can't stop the moment your session is over. You should be working on eating sensibly and looking after your body if you want to get maximum results.
About the Author:
About the author: Russ Howe PTI will teach you how to get a six pack in 3 minutes with effective HIIT routines you can do at home or in the gym. Learn how to lose weight quickly with the UK's most followed instructor.
