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How to Get Six Pack Abs Without Going to the Gym

February 16, 2017 SrijitaABS:, Get, Going:, Gym, How, Pack, Six, The, to, Without

The summer season is around the corner and it is time to get into your short pants and t-shirts to flaunt your physique. That perfect V-shaped torso, chiseled muscles and toned body are desired by all yet achieved by very few. Burning enough calories and following a strict diet is one way to get into shape. Six-pack abdominal muscles are one of the most desirable fitness goals around the globe today. It’s a fitness statement like no other. What exactly is ‘Six-Pack’? Six-pack is a thin sheet of abdominal muscles;…

The 10 Best Foods for Flat Abs

January 30, 2017 Srijita10', ABS:, Best, Flat, Foods, for, The

The sad truth: You can crunch yourself into a coma and still have ab flab. If you really want a sleek, sexy midriff, you’ve got to tweak your diet. All of the best waist-whittling foods contain fiber to banish bloat, antioxidants to boost your abs routine’s effectiveness, and protein to help maintain a healthy metabolism. Here, the top 10 choices for flatter abs. 1. Almonds These delicious and versatile nuts contain filling protein and fiber, not to mention vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. They’re also a good source of magnesium,…

Watch Titanic for fab abs and an army of friends

January 24, 2017 SrijitaABS:, an, and, army, fab, for, friends, of, Titanic, watch

Shedding tears over Devdas or Titanic can pay dividends in the gym. Researchers at University of Oxford got people to do wall-sits-the squat equivalent of a plank–after watching sad movies. The idea was that endorphins released on crying would increase the subjects’ pain threshold. And sure enough, the study found that people who watched a sad film-Stuart: A Life Backwards, chronicling the life story of a disabled child abuse survivor who eventually kills himself–could hold a wall-sit 13.1% longer than volunteers who watched documentaries that were about far less emotive…

5 Most Effective Exercises for Abs

December 23, 2016 Srijita5%;, ABS:, effective, exercises, for, Most

Who wouldn’t like to flaunt ripped six-pack abs? While that is not entirely a true definition of fitness, aesthetically it is what many fitness enthusiasts aspire for – the proverbial six pack abs. The most popular symbol for fitness globally is a well-defined set of abs! Case in point is the recent music video of Kala Chashma with Katrina Kaif and her enviable abs. They would kill for it or (theoretically) die trying! If you’ve been slogging in the gym without any results, here’s some expert advice on the best…

Crunches Exercises: 5 Exciting Variations for Rock-Solid Abs

September 30, 2016 Srijita5%;, ABS:, Crunches?, Exciting, exercises, for, Rock-Solid, variations

The other day I was thinking about why gyms are known as ‘fitness centers’ and not ‘slimming’ or ‘weight loss’ hubs. If you are aiming to lose weight, the goal should not be the achievement of a certain number in terms of kilograms or pounds. The battle is not in shedding but in maintaining yourself after all the hard work. The truth is that weight loss is temporary, you can always gain it back. One therefore needs to seek a more permanent approach towards fitness. Instead of thriving for a…

5 Effective Exercises for Abs: How to Get Katrina Kaif’s Kala Chashma Look

September 3, 2016 Srijita5%;, ABS:, Chashma, effective, exercises, for, Get, How, Kaif's, Kala, Katrina, look, to

The most popular symbol for fitness globally is a well-defined set of abs! Case in point is the recent music video of Kala Chashma with Katrina Kaif and her enviable abs. While that is not entirely a true definition of fitness, aesthetically it is what many fitness enthusiasts aspire for – the proverbial six pack abs. They would kill for it or (theoretically) die trying! Keep in mind, we all have a potential six pack abdomen lurking underneath the layers of fat. Hence, for definition, you would require a really…