By Howe Russ
While it seems everybody is trying to learn how to get a six pack in 3 minutes or less, the fact is you can indeed generate great physical results in a short amount of time if you know what you are doing. Today's post will teach you how to lose weight and develop those all important abdominal muscles in as little as a few weeks.
Naturally, the rate of progress you should expect depends on your starting point. Common sense should tell you that if you have a lot of weight to shed then you should not put yourself down if you aren't in Sylvester Stallone shape in just a week or two. []
Before you do anything at all, though, you will need to accept the fact that a lean midsection isn't solely achieved in the gym. For many, the gym becomes the fun part of the process after a while. The real key to success lies within your daily diet. Ready to begin?
1. Work to a calorie deficit.
2. Sort out your percentage of macronutrients.
3. Use food as a reward.
4. Drink water regularly.
5. Use HIIT to elevate fat burning.
The first rule is very easy to put into place. If you are not sure how many calories you currently consume per day then just write down your eating habits for the rest of this week and it will give you the figure you need. Then try to aim for a slightly lower figure. That might seem a little bit too easy, but it's a fact that if you eat less you will shed unwanted weight.
The second thing we must do is get the right split between the three macronutrients. This means your intake of carbohydrates, protein and fats. A proven method for doing this is to allow 40% of your calories to come from both protein and carbs, and the remaining 20% devoted to fats.
The biggest mistake a lot of individuals make when they are trying to shed unwanted pounds is to stop eating all of their favorite foods. Use your favorite 'cheat foods' as a rewards scheme. If you don't take any days off and you stop eating everything you enjoy, you'll probably come off the rails after just a couple of weeks and all your hard efforts in the gym will be worthless. Don't be afraid to have a day off and take in some unhealthy foods, it it helps you stick to your diet long-term then it's a great thing!
Next we look at how much water you drink. Or should we say, how much water you don't drink? Most people get nowhere near enough. Tea, coffee and juice doesn't count. Aim for 6-8 glasses per day. []
Rule five is the final point because it needs a little bit of explaining. Rather than spending hours in the gym pounding on the treadmill, bored out of you mind, try using high intensity interval training. Not only are the fat burning benefits far better than regular cardiovascular exercise, your workouts will become far more fun too.
You don't even need a gym in most cases. Here's a quick example:
* Knee Lift.
* Torso Twists.
* Twisting Crunches.
Perform all three moves for 45 seconds without rest, then take a one minute break and begin round two. If you can do three rounds here that's only a 7:30 total time yet the intensity of the workout will provide you with excellent results.
So rather than becoming one of the many internet users who wastes time searching for instant fixes, such as 'how to get a six pack in 3 minutes per day or less', you now have five principles which will not only teach you how to lose weight safely, but also how to keep it off forever once it is gone. Now it's time for you to apply them.
About the Author:
About the author: Russ Howe PTI will show you how to get a six pack in 3 minutes with functional HIIT workouts you can do at home or in the gym. Learn how to lose weight quickly with the UK's most followed instructor.
While it seems everybody is trying to learn how to get a six pack in 3 minutes or less, the fact is you can indeed generate great physical results in a short amount of time if you know what you are doing. Today's post will teach you how to lose weight and develop those all important abdominal muscles in as little as a few weeks.
Naturally, the rate of progress you should expect depends on your starting point. Common sense should tell you that if you have a lot of weight to shed then you should not put yourself down if you aren't in Sylvester Stallone shape in just a week or two. []
Before you do anything at all, though, you will need to accept the fact that a lean midsection isn't solely achieved in the gym. For many, the gym becomes the fun part of the process after a while. The real key to success lies within your daily diet. Ready to begin?
1. Work to a calorie deficit.
2. Sort out your percentage of macronutrients.
3. Use food as a reward.
4. Drink water regularly.
5. Use HIIT to elevate fat burning.
The first rule is very easy to put into place. If you are not sure how many calories you currently consume per day then just write down your eating habits for the rest of this week and it will give you the figure you need. Then try to aim for a slightly lower figure. That might seem a little bit too easy, but it's a fact that if you eat less you will shed unwanted weight.
The second thing we must do is get the right split between the three macronutrients. This means your intake of carbohydrates, protein and fats. A proven method for doing this is to allow 40% of your calories to come from both protein and carbs, and the remaining 20% devoted to fats.
The biggest mistake a lot of individuals make when they are trying to shed unwanted pounds is to stop eating all of their favorite foods. Use your favorite 'cheat foods' as a rewards scheme. If you don't take any days off and you stop eating everything you enjoy, you'll probably come off the rails after just a couple of weeks and all your hard efforts in the gym will be worthless. Don't be afraid to have a day off and take in some unhealthy foods, it it helps you stick to your diet long-term then it's a great thing!
Next we look at how much water you drink. Or should we say, how much water you don't drink? Most people get nowhere near enough. Tea, coffee and juice doesn't count. Aim for 6-8 glasses per day. []
Rule five is the final point because it needs a little bit of explaining. Rather than spending hours in the gym pounding on the treadmill, bored out of you mind, try using high intensity interval training. Not only are the fat burning benefits far better than regular cardiovascular exercise, your workouts will become far more fun too.
You don't even need a gym in most cases. Here's a quick example:
* Knee Lift.
* Torso Twists.
* Twisting Crunches.
Perform all three moves for 45 seconds without rest, then take a one minute break and begin round two. If you can do three rounds here that's only a 7:30 total time yet the intensity of the workout will provide you with excellent results.
So rather than becoming one of the many internet users who wastes time searching for instant fixes, such as 'how to get a six pack in 3 minutes per day or less', you now have five principles which will not only teach you how to lose weight safely, but also how to keep it off forever once it is gone. Now it's time for you to apply them.
About the Author:
About the author: Russ Howe PTI will show you how to get a six pack in 3 minutes with functional HIIT workouts you can do at home or in the gym. Learn how to lose weight quickly with the UK's most followed instructor.