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Many people have taken up the fitness regiment of Pilates either at their local gym, their local Pilates studio, or the comfort and privacy of their own homes. Pilates is centered around your core muscles which consist the abdominals and the surrounding muscles. These muscles have been a target of working out for centuries with simple sit-ups and crunches and any other variation of the two exercises. The ever wanted six-pack abs or washboard stomach is the reason working out your core is so popular. Since the release of the hit Hollywood movie "300", a six-pack has become the must have fashion accessory on the beach or underneath your favorite shirt.
But the truth about core training is that most people will never obtain the abdominal muscles they desire simply by doing crunches or other core work. In reality, most people won't see a speck of improvement in their midsection if all they do is core training. This is a dirty little secret that any Washington, DC fitness coach or personal trainers are aware of. But they let people, even encourage them to keep doing crunches because they are selling the fantasy of the six-pack, and fantasies are very popular as well as profitable.
Why crunches do not work in order to get a flat stomach
Let's forget about the six-pack for a moment because, as we mentioned, most people will never have one. It takes years of training, a perfect diet as well as (and this is the thing they never tell you) great genes. Why don't we simply concentrate on getting that fat stomach flat?
Most people know that their stomach is the hardest area to tame, especially for men. A lot of men seem to carry most of their gained weight in their core region like the popular beer belly or spare tire and to their dismay, are often compared to their fathers. In order to shed this image, men are desperate to shed the pounds and inches and many concentrate only on the ab region, which is a complete and utter waste of time.
Everyone has abdominal muscles but you can't always see them because they are located under a layer of fat. Getting rid of the fat layer that is on top of your core is really the only way to get a flat stomach or the mystical six-pack. Simply working these muscles with core training, though making your muscles a little stronger, will not get rid of this layer enough to be seen by the naked eye.
Our bodies work a certain way when it comes to losing weight. The way it doesn't work is losing weight in just one area by only working out that specific part. Target weight loss is a myth and cannot be achieved. When one drops weight, it isn't just in one area, it's in all areas.
Therefore, the best thing to do is a series of exercises that will help you burn calories and burn off the fat. Core training, as we said, is not an efficient use of your time because it doesn't burn many calories and it won't help you take off weight. Probably the best exercises that you can do are cardiovascular ones like swimming, running, bike riding, jumping rope, or simply walking, fast.
Core training can actually be quite dangerous, especially if you are tired. If not done correctly and with perfect form, core training can cause damage to your neck and spine and injury is even more likely when our form isn't exactly right. Those suffering from back and/or neck problems should not participate in core training because of the risk of further injury.
The best away to achieve a flat, healthy stomach is to do all around exercising and not concentrate solely on the core section. Cardio is an excellent way to burn calories and help get rid of the extra fat you may be carrying around in that area. So stop wasting your time chasing after the unattainable and work on being a healthier person.
But the truth about core training is that most people will never obtain the abdominal muscles they desire simply by doing crunches or other core work. In reality, most people won't see a speck of improvement in their midsection if all they do is core training. This is a dirty little secret that any Washington, DC fitness coach or personal trainers are aware of. But they let people, even encourage them to keep doing crunches because they are selling the fantasy of the six-pack, and fantasies are very popular as well as profitable.
Why crunches do not work in order to get a flat stomach
Let's forget about the six-pack for a moment because, as we mentioned, most people will never have one. It takes years of training, a perfect diet as well as (and this is the thing they never tell you) great genes. Why don't we simply concentrate on getting that fat stomach flat?
Most people know that their stomach is the hardest area to tame, especially for men. A lot of men seem to carry most of their gained weight in their core region like the popular beer belly or spare tire and to their dismay, are often compared to their fathers. In order to shed this image, men are desperate to shed the pounds and inches and many concentrate only on the ab region, which is a complete and utter waste of time.
Everyone has abdominal muscles but you can't always see them because they are located under a layer of fat. Getting rid of the fat layer that is on top of your core is really the only way to get a flat stomach or the mystical six-pack. Simply working these muscles with core training, though making your muscles a little stronger, will not get rid of this layer enough to be seen by the naked eye.
Our bodies work a certain way when it comes to losing weight. The way it doesn't work is losing weight in just one area by only working out that specific part. Target weight loss is a myth and cannot be achieved. When one drops weight, it isn't just in one area, it's in all areas.
Therefore, the best thing to do is a series of exercises that will help you burn calories and burn off the fat. Core training, as we said, is not an efficient use of your time because it doesn't burn many calories and it won't help you take off weight. Probably the best exercises that you can do are cardiovascular ones like swimming, running, bike riding, jumping rope, or simply walking, fast.
Core training can actually be quite dangerous, especially if you are tired. If not done correctly and with perfect form, core training can cause damage to your neck and spine and injury is even more likely when our form isn't exactly right. Those suffering from back and/or neck problems should not participate in core training because of the risk of further injury.
The best away to achieve a flat, healthy stomach is to do all around exercising and not concentrate solely on the core section. Cardio is an excellent way to burn calories and help get rid of the extra fat you may be carrying around in that area. So stop wasting your time chasing after the unattainable and work on being a healthier person.
About the Author:
Josef Brandenburg is an award winning Washington, DC personal trainer who is dedicated to helping normal, busy people create the bodies they have always wanted in their spare time. Click here to find out more about smart core training.
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