| Exercise and dieting can just be boring and too | | | | from cats. They stretch between each phase of |
| hard. On the other hand, you can start with only | | | | their day. This comes naturally. They are very |
| one at a time, either exercise or dieting. Then it | | | | limber animals. You need to be limber too, to |
| won't be so overwhelming. | | | | protect yourself from injuries. This warms up and |
| Let's say for now dieting will be on hold. Let's | | | | cools down your muscles. |
| focus on exercise. Any goal is easier when you | | | | 3. Develop endurance - Walk, ride a bike or swim. |
| break it up into smaller parts. | | | | You will improve the fitness of your heart and |
| To begin an exercise program, you should know | | | | lungs. Jogging and running are ok too, but only if |
| about 3 components of a successful program. | | | | you have built up to them gradually. That is it; |
| Follow these 3 components, and you'll be better | | | | muscle strength, flexibility and endurance. Work on |
| able to stick with it. You'll be doing it the safe | | | | these 3 to start. From there you can decide what |
| way. No tricks, no shortcuts, no magic machines. | | | | diet advice will be the best for you. |
| Such tricks will only leave you more discouraged | | | | To help you build muscle strength, there are |
| than you were before you started. | | | | many great websites that just give you proven |
| So here are the 3 components: | | | | info so you can learn how to get great abs, just |
| | | | like the movie stars. They don't cut corners. They |
| 1. Build muscle strength - Move your muscles | | | | follow a program designed by fitness |
| against the force of gravity. It eliminates flab. You | | | | professionals. |
| need to tense the muscle, hold it and then | | | | Remember though, as well as finding out how to |
| release, or push against something. This can be | | | | get those washboard abs, be sure to do the |
| done with weights, or by pushing against a wall. It | | | | other parts to a successful program: Endurance |
| can also be done with a stretchy exercise band | | | | training and stretching. That way you will last |
| (very inexpensive). You can even use canned | | | | longer, and you won't end up quitting because of |
| food or a large book for weights if you don't | | | | boredom or injuries. Dieting can be more easily |
| have any. | | | | started when you feel ready, once you are in the |
| 2. Increase flexibility. This comes from stretching | | | | habit of exercising. |
| before and after you exercise. Take a lesson | | | | |