Today, I want to talk about washboard abs. What are they? What exercises should you do to get them? And how long will it take? Here’s everything you need to know. What Are Washboard Abs? The term “washboard abs” comes from an old tool known as a washboard. This was a bumpy board used to […]
Why Getting a Six Pack Will Take Longer Than You Think
The latest version of the Bugatti Veyron — the Super Sport — is the fastest production car in the world, with a top speed of 268mph. I’m going to use the Veyron to illustrate an important point about why getting your body fat percentage into single digits (the minimum requirement for “ripped” status) is going […]
Is Swimming Good for Weight Loss?
Swimming uses almost all of your major muscle groups. It places a vigorous demand on your heart and lungs. And when you swim breastroke or backstroke, you’re burning about the same number of calories as a fast walk or a slow jog. But for some reason, swimming does have a reputation for being less effective […]
Body Pump: The “World’s Fastest Way” To Get In Shape?
Designed to “tone and condition muscles while raising metabolic rate for rapid fat-burning,” Body Pump is supposed to be proven to be “the world’s fastest way to get in shape.” For this claim to be true, it would need to burn more calories than other forms of exercise, as well as helping you gain more […]
Does Building Muscle Burn Fat? Here’s the Science
The case for building muscle to burn fat appears to be a simple one. When you build lean muscle mass, the additional muscle requires additional energy to maintain it. In turn, this raises your basal metabolic rate, or the number of calories your body burns while at rest. Paired with a good diet, this increased […]
