MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BEAUCOUPFIT!!!

Hope your holidays is a blessed one! I have caught a little stomach bug which has kept me from doing anything spectacular. Anyway, don't eat too much! Enjoy the holidays and let's get ready for one hell of a NEW YEAR!!!

Should you do ab work everyday?

Should you do ab work everyday?

Well, it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. The reality of it is this, if you want a six pack then you are better suited changing your diet and upping your cardio output. We all have abs, however our genetic make-up is different so some people will show a 4 pack, some will show a 6 pack, and some will show an 8 pack. However, the more fat you have covering your "pack", the harder it will be for it to be visible. Melt the fat, and your abs will begin to show.

Now there are ways to make your abs more pronounced! Some people have really small abs and some people have thick full abs. In my opinion, both are aesthetically pleasing, however if you prefer a thicker, fuller, ab outline then I would suggest doing weighted crunches, pulldowns etc… The weight will make the muscle bellies take on a fuller look.  So with that out of the way let's get to the meat and potatoes of the argument.

---Training for strength---
Whether or not to do abwork everyday comes down to your goals! If you talk to any professional track and field athlete you will hear that they work abs everyday! Numbers vary between 500-1500 ab reps on any given day depending on the intensity of their main track and field workout. This may seem like a lot but the goal is to have a strong core. This leads me to my point! If you want a strong core, there is nothing wrong with doing abs everyday. Your stomach muscles are stabilizer muscles, they are constantly in work everyday so working them won't lead to overtraining. For example, if you are a track athlete, on your high intensity sprint days you would do less reps. On your low intensity cardio days, you would do more reps. Trust me, your muscles recover quicker than we give them credit for.

Always try to vary the ab exercises so that you target the different regions of the midsection: Obliques, upper abs, lower abs. Great exercises to incorporate are hanging knee raises, oblique crunches, knee to elbows, alternating plank work, and jack knifes!!!

---Training for the six pack---
The six pack means tells nothing about a persons core strength! I have seen numerous people over the years with ripped stomaches who were weak as a baby! Conversely, I have taken ab classes with instructors who look like they have never even thought of a six pack however their classes were the hardest I've ever taken and yes, they were able to hang the whole time. This is because they train for strength vs aesthetics much like if you compare a powerlifters body to a bodybuilder. So basically, if your goal is to acquire that cover model six pack, think diet diet diet.  Abs are made in the kitchen. Remember, we all have ab muscles some or just hidden under what we eat everyday.

---Summary---

Remember, changing your body is a marathon not a sprint. Make healthy eating choices, and workout consistently and over time you will see your results. Fall in love with the process. Enjoy the journey and not just the thought of the destination. Working out is a great lifestyle so remember that you are taking steps to keep your body healthy which will in turn lead to a higher quality of life. I didn't really give a specific ab routine because the options are almost limited. Just remember to always challenge your self because if you are not challenging yourself you are not changing!

Let me know what you think.

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-MarkBFitness

My junk food rant!!!

Hello my fit family! Been a while since I've been able to post so I figured I'd at least post a relevant video on a relevant topic. Working out is easy but the dieting/nutrition is hard. Even harder is choosing cheat foods(Junk foods) that won't kill ya! Below is my rant on MSG, ASPARTAME, and the like…

Enjoy!

The infamous 3000 rep challenge is back!

In fairness, I should have posted this challenge Friday instead of today but I was busy actually trying to finish the challenge myself. The first time I posted it, no one completed it. I mean come on 3000 reps is insane. That takes alot of endurance and most importantly mental strength. But, today I can tell you 100% certainty that it can and has been done. It took me probably a little over 3 hours give or take of total work time to complete but I took alot of breaks and did other things to keep the workout from feeling too arduous. So once again here's the workout

Being that I posted it a day late, your deadline can extend until Monday or if you are reading this during the week, you can just impose a three day deadline and give it a shot. But, just know that it takes time and discipline to get through it. 

The first time I tried it, I thought I would do my pushups on one day and my body squats on another. For me, this was very ineffective. I felt more productive breaking down my numbers into smaller sets/reps and just knocking through the workout one row at a time. 

Give it a shot and let me know what you think!!!

Working out is my drug, what's your's??

Turbo charge your weigh loss through juicing!!!

Watch this guys 100 day juice fast!!!

Juicing provides your body with the proper nutrients it needs to function and repair itself while eliminating processed harmful foods in your body. It gives your body a chance to detox and "reboot" if you will. It's funny because when I decide to go raw or start a juice fast  my mother will always comment to be careful but if I go to Popeye's and get a 3 piece or drink a 2 litter of Coke then this is considered acceptable behavior. We have been brainwashed as relates to eating and what the body needs to function. At the end of the day, if it doesn't decompose then you probably don't want to eat it.
Live food give you life! Dead food gives you death! The sun is energy, thus you should eat food that captures the power of the sun and releases it into your body!

Have a blessed day
-Mark

Motivation : 64 y.o fit grandpaw!

Explosive Leg Workout

Build speed, quickness and strength with this lower body workout!