Water And Exercise

According to research, the human body is made up of over 75% of water, and as we all know, we cannot live without water.  The fact is, we can only survive for a total of 3 days without water.  Water has however, been replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments.  Keep in mind that water is a healthier and necessary for you to achieve a better health and longevity.

Your own personal need for water can vary greatly due to exercise, weight, and temperature.  Research has proven that over 2/3 of adults don't get the water they need on a daily basis.  By drinking water on a regular basis you can replenish your body and keep it well hydrated and functioning as it should be.

A majority of us wait until we are thirsty before we drink water.  Bear in mind that by so doing you cannot meet the gauge of the water needs for the body.  By the time you are thirsty you have already lost two of more cups of the body's water supply.  Therefore, drinking water regularly is much better than simply waiting until you are thirsty.

It is very important that you don't substitute beverages with alcohol and caffeine for water.  The reason being that those beverages act as a diuretic and can cause you to lose more weight through increased urination.  You may think and feel as if you are getting more water through these beverages, although the fact is that you are letting it go almost as fast as you consume it.

Anytime you exercise, you need more water. Due to perspiration, your body will lose quite a bit of water.  For each pound lost due to exercise, you need to drink 2 cups of water.  Even when you lay down to sleep, your body loses water.  By drinking a glass or more of water before you go to sleep, you can wake up with your body functioning as it should be.

It should become more obvious that when you are sick you will need more water than any other time.  When you get a cold or flu, your body can become dehydrated quickly.  You can help to prevent this by drinking more water when you are sick.

Always make it a habit to drink water on a daily basis.  You should keep a bottle of water with you at all times and drink it throughout the day.  You should also learn to drink water instead of other beverages that cannot take the place of water in your body.

Exercising Properly

There are two main types of exercise that you can do -aerobic and anaerobic.  The first one, aerobic, means with oxygen.  Aerobic type exercise has an important distinction, it burns fat as the main fuel.  

Anaerobic on the other hand, burns sugar as the main source of fuel.  Despite common myths, exercise does not have to be drastic in any way to provide massive benefits.  Even if you choose light exercise, you will still burn fat.

Light exercise will clear out lactic acid, which is a waste of the body, and stimulate your cells to regenerate.  To be sure that you are burning fat rather than sugar, it's very important to make sure that you are doing several things as you exercise.

The most important thing you can do as you exercise is breathe deep.  You should always breathe in deep into your stomach through your nose, hold it for a few seconds and then exhale hard through your mouth.

Second, you should make sure that you exercise at a comfortable level.  You should exercise at a level of 7 out of 10, and still be able to carry on a normal conversation while you exercise.  You should do this for at least 45 minutes each day, and then you’ll begin to notice just how much your energy will explode.

Even if you don't have the time to exercise, think of the enormous benefits you will derive from exercise and create time for exercise. If you have to, use the time that you would normally spend sleeping.  With exercising, you will actually need less sleep than before.

You can also use the time of your lunch break to exercise as well.  The increase in productivity will have you more on the ball, and you can save your time through the dramatic increase in your overall productivity.  Use any break you have at work to engage in some type of movement and deep breathing.

Any type of exercise you do will strongly benefit your heart.  It will make it a stronger and larger organ.  Deep breathing will help your lungs become stronger and larger as well.  There is research now that links exercise to helping benefit and almost prevent each and every type of disease or ailment.

Movement of the joints will promote proper blood flow and create energy, as sitting down all day will rob your body of much needed energy.  If you sit down all day, it's very important that you promote blood flow, circulation, energy, brain flow, and the strength of your heart.  With just a little bit of your time devoted to exercise, you'll find yourself healthier than you have ever been in the past.

Steps To Six Pack Abs

To most people, getting six pack abs is almost impossible. However this is achievable. All it requires is dedication. Follow this 2-step guide below religiously for 3 months to get your required results. 

Step 1: Nutrition

This is the single most important part to getting a six pack abs. You can have the most impressive set of abs, but if they're covered with a layer of fat, you cannot see them to admire them. Eat about 5 or 6 mini-meals a day as this will enhance your metabolism. Avoid foods that slow down your metabolism such as white bread, loads of pasta, soda, candy, fast food and foods that are rich in saturated fat.

Foods that enhances metabolism such as oatmeal, olive oil, whole grain breads, fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs, chicken, fish, protein and water should replace those mentioned above. Let’s be realistic- you'll slip here and there, but make a conscious effort to improve your eating habits because getting a six pack will be impossible if you don't.

Step 2: Exercise

Regular exercise on its own is very beneficial to the body and health generally. To get a six pack ab you have to follow these 3 different exercises: cardio, weightlifting and ab exercises aiming to workout 3- 4 times a week.

The cardio can be walking, running, biking, swimming, whichever cardio you enjoy doing so that you'll stick with it. Aim for 30-45 minutes, a minimum of 2 times a week.

Weightlifting is important because 3 pounds of added muscle burns as many calories as a 1 mile jog and this is while you're just sitting around. If you're confused as to what exercises to do for each body part, do a search on the internet for it.

The last exercise you need to incorporate into your workout is ab exercises. Aim to work your abs a minimum of 3 times a week. There are tons of different ab exercises you can do so try to find 3 or so that you enjoy doing so you can combine them all.

Follow the above tips strictly for 3 months to get six abs even though results will vary from person to person. All you need is dedication on your part.