For many people who have made it their goal to obtain a sleek, sculpted midriff, it’s a common misconception that doing hundreds of crunches a day can help them get there. In reality, you can work your abdominals all day, but if you neglect your other larger muscle groups and continue to indulge in a high-fat, high-calorie diet, your newly developed stomach muscles will never see the light of day.
So what do your large muscle groups have to do with the smaller muscles found in your midsection? Although it may not at first seem like they’re linked, there are many direct and indirect associations between the various muscle groups in your body.
The most obvious advantage of developing and toning your larger muscle groups is the aesthetic reward. Sure, a six-pack is worthy of admiration, especially during swimsuit season, but the reality is that your stomach is obscured from view most of the time. When you work your chest, back, and legs in addition to the smaller muscles in your abs and arms, you’ll enjoy an overall enhancement in muscle tone and physical fitness, resulting in a well-proportioned, sculpted body that gets noticed, even when you’re wearing clothes.
Another advantage is that the exercises used to work those larger muscle groups also indirectly works the stomach muscles. Remember, our musculatory system is one big linked network, and every demand you make on your body has a ripple effect that challenges several different areas. As a general rule, the smaller muscles support the larger ones, so if your larger muscles are strong and developed, your smaller muscles will perform better and respond more readily to targeted workouts.
If that’s not reason enough to include large muscle groups in your regular workout regimen, it’s a fact that optimizing these core muscles helps to raise your metabolism. This means that toning your quads, back, chest, and other big muscles will help you to burn more calories at a faster rate, thus eliminating more fat and potentially achieving greater weight loss. Your body will continue to burn an abundance of calories and fat during resting states -- even while sleeping. You’ll also boost your body’s production of muscle-strengthening, fat-boosting hormones, such as testosterone and growth hormone.
Working larger back muscles, such as the trapezius, rhomboids, and Latissimus Dorsi, helps you to achieve a better posture and stronger torso, which in turn promotes increased core strength and makes your abdominal exercises more effective.
There are many different ways you can work your larger muscle groups, and not all of them require a gym membership. Sure, having a fully equipped weight room and on-site trainers is a big help, but there are plenty of ways you can work these areas at home. Many forms of cardio exercise, such as jogging or walking, work your larger leg muscles, while push-ups and chin-ups help to develop the chest and back. With an inexpensive set of dumbbells, you can perform a wide range of upper and lower muscle workouts, including squats, lunges, chest presses, chest flies, and dumbbell rows.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Exercises for Flat Abs
Unfortunately, there's no magic formula when it comes to obtaining the toned, sculpted abdominals we all admire on swimsuit models and bodybuilders. The development of those muscles -- and, perhaps most importantly, the removal of the layer of fat that obscures them from view for most of us -- relies on a combination of a sensible, low-fat diet and a regular regimen of effective abdominal exercises. A common misconception is that high-intensity targeted exercise will counteract poor eating choices, but that simply isn’t the case.
When paired with a nutritional, well-balanced diet and reasonably measured portion sizes, abdominal exercises can help to define the muscles in the midsection and bring them into sharper relief. When launching an ab workout program, it’s important to develop a specific plan for the types of exercises you’ll be doing, as well as the form and frequency of each one. Variety is key—you’ll get much better results when you combine several different routines than you would if you just did endless repetitions of the same standard crunches.
Below, we’ve gathered some examples of abdominal exercises that have proven to be effective when performed at least 3-4 times a week and paired with the aforementioned sensible diet. For beginners, it’s recommended that you perform several of these exercises 3-4 times a week, starting with two sets of 10-15 repetitions. Again, it’s best to vary the types of exercises each week. Slowly increase repetitions and frequency as your abdominal muscles gain strength.
Basic Crunch
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis
Start by lying on your back with the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your knees bent. Rest your fingertips just behind your ears on either side of your head. With your lower back pressed against the floor, lift your upper torso slightly off the ground, and then hold it there for a couple of seconds before slowly lowering it to the starting position. Be sure to continue facing upwards, as tucking your chin downward will reduce the efficiency of the exercise. Also be careful not to use your hands to help lift your head; all work should be performed in the midsection.
The Bicycle
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis and Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin in the same position as with the basic crunch, with your back and the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your fingertips resting just behind your ears. With your lower back pressed firmly against the ground, bring alternating knees up to a 45-degree angle and begin mimicking a pedaling motion, touching each elbow to the opposite knee as you go.
Captain’s Chair
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis and Obliques (“love handles”)
While seated on a stable chair with a straight back, begin with your legs bent at the knee at a 90-degree angle. Slowly raise your knees up toward your chest and then return them to the starting position.
Exercise Ball Crunches
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis and Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin by sitting on an exercise ball with the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor. Lean back slowly until you’re reclined on the ball with your back parallel with the floor. Lift your upper body slightly in a crunch until you feel the pull on your abdominal muscles. Tip: This exercise can be modified to focus on the oblique muscles by lifting each elbow to the opposite knee, and by moving your feet closer together.
Vertical Leg Crunch
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis and Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin in the same position as with the basic crunch, with your back and the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your fingertips resting just behind your ears. With your lower back pressed firmly against the ground, cross your ankles and lift your legs straight up into the air. Your knees should be relaxed, not locked. Next, slowly lift your torso toward your knees in a slow, controlled motion, holding for a couple of beats before returning to the starting position. With each lift upward, you should feel the burn in your abs.
Reverse Crunch
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis
Begin in the same position as with the basic crunch, with your back and the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your fingertips resting just behind your ears. Cross your ankles and lift your feet off the ground until your knees are at a 90-degree angle, then slowly return to the starting position before repeating. Again, all work should be contained to the abdominal area.
Alternating Leg & Arm Lifts
Muscles targeted: Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin by lying on your stomach with your arms stretched up above your head. Slowly raise your left arm and right leg a few inches off the ground, and then hold for a few beats before lowering them back to the floor. Repeat the same exercise with the alternating arm and leg.
Side Crunches
Muscles targeted: Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin in the same position as with the basic crunch, with your back and the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your fingertips resting just behind your ears. Cross your left leg over your right leg with your ankle resting on your knee, and then lift your torso as you bring your right elbow to your left knee. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side.
When paired with a nutritional, well-balanced diet and reasonably measured portion sizes, abdominal exercises can help to define the muscles in the midsection and bring them into sharper relief. When launching an ab workout program, it’s important to develop a specific plan for the types of exercises you’ll be doing, as well as the form and frequency of each one. Variety is key—you’ll get much better results when you combine several different routines than you would if you just did endless repetitions of the same standard crunches.
Below, we’ve gathered some examples of abdominal exercises that have proven to be effective when performed at least 3-4 times a week and paired with the aforementioned sensible diet. For beginners, it’s recommended that you perform several of these exercises 3-4 times a week, starting with two sets of 10-15 repetitions. Again, it’s best to vary the types of exercises each week. Slowly increase repetitions and frequency as your abdominal muscles gain strength.
Basic Crunch
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis
Start by lying on your back with the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your knees bent. Rest your fingertips just behind your ears on either side of your head. With your lower back pressed against the floor, lift your upper torso slightly off the ground, and then hold it there for a couple of seconds before slowly lowering it to the starting position. Be sure to continue facing upwards, as tucking your chin downward will reduce the efficiency of the exercise. Also be careful not to use your hands to help lift your head; all work should be performed in the midsection.
The Bicycle
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis and Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin in the same position as with the basic crunch, with your back and the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your fingertips resting just behind your ears. With your lower back pressed firmly against the ground, bring alternating knees up to a 45-degree angle and begin mimicking a pedaling motion, touching each elbow to the opposite knee as you go.
Captain’s Chair
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis and Obliques (“love handles”)
While seated on a stable chair with a straight back, begin with your legs bent at the knee at a 90-degree angle. Slowly raise your knees up toward your chest and then return them to the starting position.
Exercise Ball Crunches
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis and Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin by sitting on an exercise ball with the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor. Lean back slowly until you’re reclined on the ball with your back parallel with the floor. Lift your upper body slightly in a crunch until you feel the pull on your abdominal muscles. Tip: This exercise can be modified to focus on the oblique muscles by lifting each elbow to the opposite knee, and by moving your feet closer together.
Vertical Leg Crunch
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis and Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin in the same position as with the basic crunch, with your back and the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your fingertips resting just behind your ears. With your lower back pressed firmly against the ground, cross your ankles and lift your legs straight up into the air. Your knees should be relaxed, not locked. Next, slowly lift your torso toward your knees in a slow, controlled motion, holding for a couple of beats before returning to the starting position. With each lift upward, you should feel the burn in your abs.
Reverse Crunch
Muscles targeted: Rectus Abdominis
Begin in the same position as with the basic crunch, with your back and the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your fingertips resting just behind your ears. Cross your ankles and lift your feet off the ground until your knees are at a 90-degree angle, then slowly return to the starting position before repeating. Again, all work should be contained to the abdominal area.
Alternating Leg & Arm Lifts
Muscles targeted: Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin by lying on your stomach with your arms stretched up above your head. Slowly raise your left arm and right leg a few inches off the ground, and then hold for a few beats before lowering them back to the floor. Repeat the same exercise with the alternating arm and leg.
Side Crunches
Muscles targeted: Obliques (“love handles”)
Begin in the same position as with the basic crunch, with your back and the bottoms of your feet flush against the floor and your fingertips resting just behind your ears. Cross your left leg over your right leg with your ankle resting on your knee, and then lift your torso as you bring your right elbow to your left knee. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side.
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Following A Weight Loss Program
In last few years, there has been more awareness towards the benefits of losing weight among the people. These days, anyone who is obese or over weight is just trying to lose his or her weight in one or the other.
If you have planned to follow any weight loss program, or berry diet, don’t just fall into it blindly. Be a little more prudent about your endeavours. Before following any particular program, look for its testimonials in which people who have actually followed the program, share their own experience. Look whether those who have followed have actually lost some weight without any side effects or not.
You may want to try and consult an expert or your family health doctor who can give you proper guidance on the program. Sometimes, there may be some drinks or other such food supplements which may harm your health in the opposite way. That is, you may gain some more weight instead of losing. So, never take the decision in a hurry.
Most of the diet programs available in the market are effective only till the time you follow them. As soon as you stop consuming the products, your lost weight starts increasing. For this, it is so important to talk to a person directly who has followed the program themselves.
If you have planned to follow any weight loss program, or berry diet, don’t just fall into it blindly. Be a little more prudent about your endeavours. Before following any particular program, look for its testimonials in which people who have actually followed the program, share their own experience. Look whether those who have followed have actually lost some weight without any side effects or not.
You may want to try and consult an expert or your family health doctor who can give you proper guidance on the program. Sometimes, there may be some drinks or other such food supplements which may harm your health in the opposite way. That is, you may gain some more weight instead of losing. So, never take the decision in a hurry.
Most of the diet programs available in the market are effective only till the time you follow them. As soon as you stop consuming the products, your lost weight starts increasing. For this, it is so important to talk to a person directly who has followed the program themselves.
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Why Stomach Exercises Are Important
Similar to a house, it is supported by its foundations, our abdominal muscles can be thought of as the foundation of our body, working within an vast network of ligaments to support the movement of the spine and back. If our stomach muscles are fit and toned, they provide the core strength our bodies rely on for overall health and wellness.
The body has two major types of muscles in the midsection. These are located at the front of the stomach, flexors help support the movement & bending of the spine and hip bones. The obliques go down the side of your stomach ( LOVE HANDLES ), these help to promote healthy posture when standing upright. Extensors are actually found in our back and gluteus area, but these rear muscles work closely with stomach muscles to promote healthy posture and efficient torso movement.
A very small amount people actually look forward to abdominal exercises. (no surprise) In fact, most of us view them as a dreaded exercise. Whether you like them or not, abdominal exercises are an integral component in maintaining physical fitness. Over time, unused stomach muscles will weaken and provide less support, requiring a disproportionate amount of work on the part of the spine and the back. An average person’s daily activities don’t demand nearly enough activity or motion of the midsection, making focused abdominal workouts a must.
In addition to the obvious aesthetic rewards of the sculpted, toned midriff to which we all want, the maintenance of the midsection can reap a host of health benefits:
(1) Strong stomach muscles help alleviate back pain and prevent future back injuries.
(2) A much healthier posture is achieved, making physical activities less taxing on the body.
(3) Cardiovascular workouts become much more efficient when the trunk of the body is in great working shape.
(4) For both men and women, studies have shown that the risk of heart disease decreases with a smaller waist size.
Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant, abdominal strength is even more important. Robust stomach muscles can help ease strain on the back as the pregnancy progresses, and can also facilitate an easier, more efficient labour and delivery. Women with good core strength are also more likely to return to their pre pregnancy state quicker than those with flaccid, unused stomach muscles.
Sadly, there is no magic formula when it comes to achieving sculpted abs. For best results, you should perform efficient stomach exercises about 3 to 4 times a week. An effective routine combines a variety of exercises that work all of the core muscles. Traditional sit ups work the upper abdominals, where pelvic tilts and leg raises manipulate the lower stomach muscles. Side twists and standing arm raises help to tone the obliques. When you pair regular workouts with a sensible, low-fat diet, you should begin to see and feel results within 14 days.
The body has two major types of muscles in the midsection. These are located at the front of the stomach, flexors help support the movement & bending of the spine and hip bones. The obliques go down the side of your stomach ( LOVE HANDLES ), these help to promote healthy posture when standing upright. Extensors are actually found in our back and gluteus area, but these rear muscles work closely with stomach muscles to promote healthy posture and efficient torso movement.
A very small amount people actually look forward to abdominal exercises. (no surprise) In fact, most of us view them as a dreaded exercise. Whether you like them or not, abdominal exercises are an integral component in maintaining physical fitness. Over time, unused stomach muscles will weaken and provide less support, requiring a disproportionate amount of work on the part of the spine and the back. An average person’s daily activities don’t demand nearly enough activity or motion of the midsection, making focused abdominal workouts a must.
In addition to the obvious aesthetic rewards of the sculpted, toned midriff to which we all want, the maintenance of the midsection can reap a host of health benefits:
(1) Strong stomach muscles help alleviate back pain and prevent future back injuries.
(2) A much healthier posture is achieved, making physical activities less taxing on the body.
(3) Cardiovascular workouts become much more efficient when the trunk of the body is in great working shape.
(4) For both men and women, studies have shown that the risk of heart disease decreases with a smaller waist size.
Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant, abdominal strength is even more important. Robust stomach muscles can help ease strain on the back as the pregnancy progresses, and can also facilitate an easier, more efficient labour and delivery. Women with good core strength are also more likely to return to their pre pregnancy state quicker than those with flaccid, unused stomach muscles.
Sadly, there is no magic formula when it comes to achieving sculpted abs. For best results, you should perform efficient stomach exercises about 3 to 4 times a week. An effective routine combines a variety of exercises that work all of the core muscles. Traditional sit ups work the upper abdominals, where pelvic tilts and leg raises manipulate the lower stomach muscles. Side twists and standing arm raises help to tone the obliques. When you pair regular workouts with a sensible, low-fat diet, you should begin to see and feel results within 14 days.
Eating And The Importance Of Portion Control
When it comes to achieving and maintaining a toned stomach and obliques, the key is not what you eat, but how much you eat. If you’re putting time in at the gym to complete an effective abdominal workout, then go home and eat until you are uncomfortably full, any positive impact from the exercises will be all but eliminated. Even if your food consists of nutritious, non-bloating foods, bear in mind too much of a good thing is bad for your midsection.
One of the most effective ways to reduce bloating and maximize the impact of your abdominal workouts is to reduce the amount of the portion sizes you take each day. With the bigger is better mentality that haunts our society, it seems that everything is super sized from chips, beverages to sandwiches. It’s a proven fact that people drastically underestimate the amount of food they put into their mouths each day, simply they eat what is put in front of them.
It can seem like a huge challenge to reduce portion sizes, there are some great strategies you can implement:
(1) Lets face it, restaurants put way too much food onto your plate, often doubling recommended serving amounts. When eating out, make it a habit to request a carry out container before you even begin eating, and then box half of your food to take home for later on. If it’s not in front of you, you won’t have the chance to eat more than is needed to fill your belly.
(2) When snacking on munchies, avoid eating directly out of the larger bag. It is much easier to eat more than a recommended serving size when you have no concept of how much you’ve already consumed. Measure out your amount first, then you will know when you’ve reached the limit.
(3) When preparing your meals at home, an easy way to trick yourself is to use smaller dishes. Your plate will still look plentiful, which won’t make the smaller portion feel so small.
(4) Once you’ve finished eating what’s in front of you, wait before going back for a second portion. It can take your body awhile to register the feeling of fullness. Its most likely, after you’ve taken a little time to deliberate, the extra portion won’t seem so appetizing.
(5) Watch out for finger foods, when grazing in a social setting, it’s far too easy to consume more than your recommended share, and then you will find you’re already full when dinner rolls in. Hold out until the main course is served.
(6) You must take the time to read the recommended serving sizes on food packages. You will likely be surprised by what you read. Just remember that the calories and fat grams quoted on nutritional labels apply to just one serving, while the package may contain multiple servings.
In just a few days of adhering to smaller portion sizes, you’ll likely notice a considerable impact on the appearance of your abdominals and a reduction in the layer of bulge that’s been concealing the muscles beneath it. Not only will you look better, you will feel much healthier as well.
One of the most effective ways to reduce bloating and maximize the impact of your abdominal workouts is to reduce the amount of the portion sizes you take each day. With the bigger is better mentality that haunts our society, it seems that everything is super sized from chips, beverages to sandwiches. It’s a proven fact that people drastically underestimate the amount of food they put into their mouths each day, simply they eat what is put in front of them.
It can seem like a huge challenge to reduce portion sizes, there are some great strategies you can implement:
(1) Lets face it, restaurants put way too much food onto your plate, often doubling recommended serving amounts. When eating out, make it a habit to request a carry out container before you even begin eating, and then box half of your food to take home for later on. If it’s not in front of you, you won’t have the chance to eat more than is needed to fill your belly.
(2) When snacking on munchies, avoid eating directly out of the larger bag. It is much easier to eat more than a recommended serving size when you have no concept of how much you’ve already consumed. Measure out your amount first, then you will know when you’ve reached the limit.
(3) When preparing your meals at home, an easy way to trick yourself is to use smaller dishes. Your plate will still look plentiful, which won’t make the smaller portion feel so small.
(4) Once you’ve finished eating what’s in front of you, wait before going back for a second portion. It can take your body awhile to register the feeling of fullness. Its most likely, after you’ve taken a little time to deliberate, the extra portion won’t seem so appetizing.
(5) Watch out for finger foods, when grazing in a social setting, it’s far too easy to consume more than your recommended share, and then you will find you’re already full when dinner rolls in. Hold out until the main course is served.
(6) You must take the time to read the recommended serving sizes on food packages. You will likely be surprised by what you read. Just remember that the calories and fat grams quoted on nutritional labels apply to just one serving, while the package may contain multiple servings.
In just a few days of adhering to smaller portion sizes, you’ll likely notice a considerable impact on the appearance of your abdominals and a reduction in the layer of bulge that’s been concealing the muscles beneath it. Not only will you look better, you will feel much healthier as well.
Monday, 22 February 2010
Stomach Toning Basics
Most people want to tighten their stomach muscles and get rid of their stomach flab or love handles purely for vanity reasons. We think that with a flatter stomach comes better or sexier looks, and we all have the desire to either look our best or have more sex appeal.
People complain that their stomach toning exercise isn’t working. Basically, most stomach toning exercises “fail” quite simply because they’re not complemented by healthy lifestyles.
Having tight stomach muscles goes beyond our great looks, however. It also affects our ability to heal and our sense of well being too. When we look better we gain confidence and tend to walk taller with better posture. Better posture allows for better spinal alignment. When the spine is aligned properly, the body can heal itself easier.
Below are the basics concepts behind effective toning your abdominal muscles.
Focus on the form, not the number
Most people hurry though their stomach crunches, not minding their form. They end up straining their necks and then injuring their backs. It’s important to note that a stomach toning exercise is the last thing you’d want to rush. First and foremost, you end up wasting valuable time and effort this way. Secondly, it’s very difficult to recover from neck and spine injury.
25 well formed stomach crunches is much more effective compared to 300 fast ones. The catchphrase in an effective stomach toning exercise routine is “slow but steady”.
You must keep your diet low in fat to lose weight
Even if you stick to your stomach toning exercise routine, there is no way that you can achieve a six-pack unless you lose the flab. Just because you’re doing stomach crunches doesn’t mean you can skip on the diet and eat anything you want. You need to lose fat to be able to appreciate the definitions of your muscles. If you’re doing crunches and binging on chocolate, you’ll only end up looking more massive than you were prior to the workout. Remember, muscle mass and fat mass are two very different entities. Just because you’re gaining muscles doesn’t mean you’re automatically losing all the fat in your body and get a flat stomach as well.
Team your strength training with flexibility and cardiovascular exercises
A good way to lose the stomach flab is to do an all-rounded exercise plan. This means focusing not only on your stomach weight loss, but on your entire body as well. Because your muscles basically work with each other. You will only end up injuring yourself if you focus on a single muscle group consistently. You should take the time out to work all of them. Cardiovascular and flexibility exercises are also necessary when you want your stomach toning exercise routing to work. Cardios help you unnecessary fat burning, while flexibility exercises help you release the tension you’ve built up from stomach crunches.
You must get enough rest in between
It’s useless to tone your lower abdominal muscles everyday. Studies have shown that too much strength exercises decrease muscle mass. Your body will need at least one day of rest to recover from your last work out. Never conduct any type of strength exercise, including stomach toning exercises, two days in a row.
People complain that their stomach toning exercise isn’t working. Basically, most stomach toning exercises “fail” quite simply because they’re not complemented by healthy lifestyles.
Having tight stomach muscles goes beyond our great looks, however. It also affects our ability to heal and our sense of well being too. When we look better we gain confidence and tend to walk taller with better posture. Better posture allows for better spinal alignment. When the spine is aligned properly, the body can heal itself easier.
Below are the basics concepts behind effective toning your abdominal muscles.
Focus on the form, not the number
Most people hurry though their stomach crunches, not minding their form. They end up straining their necks and then injuring their backs. It’s important to note that a stomach toning exercise is the last thing you’d want to rush. First and foremost, you end up wasting valuable time and effort this way. Secondly, it’s very difficult to recover from neck and spine injury.
25 well formed stomach crunches is much more effective compared to 300 fast ones. The catchphrase in an effective stomach toning exercise routine is “slow but steady”.
You must keep your diet low in fat to lose weight
Even if you stick to your stomach toning exercise routine, there is no way that you can achieve a six-pack unless you lose the flab. Just because you’re doing stomach crunches doesn’t mean you can skip on the diet and eat anything you want. You need to lose fat to be able to appreciate the definitions of your muscles. If you’re doing crunches and binging on chocolate, you’ll only end up looking more massive than you were prior to the workout. Remember, muscle mass and fat mass are two very different entities. Just because you’re gaining muscles doesn’t mean you’re automatically losing all the fat in your body and get a flat stomach as well.
Team your strength training with flexibility and cardiovascular exercises
A good way to lose the stomach flab is to do an all-rounded exercise plan. This means focusing not only on your stomach weight loss, but on your entire body as well. Because your muscles basically work with each other. You will only end up injuring yourself if you focus on a single muscle group consistently. You should take the time out to work all of them. Cardiovascular and flexibility exercises are also necessary when you want your stomach toning exercise routing to work. Cardios help you unnecessary fat burning, while flexibility exercises help you release the tension you’ve built up from stomach crunches.
You must get enough rest in between
It’s useless to tone your lower abdominal muscles everyday. Studies have shown that too much strength exercises decrease muscle mass. Your body will need at least one day of rest to recover from your last work out. Never conduct any type of strength exercise, including stomach toning exercises, two days in a row.
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