Saturday, July 7, 2007

The Benefits of Abdominal Toning for Women

Abdominal toning for women isn't just about getting that
six pack look – it's about creating better health for your
body. While it might seem to be an exercise in vanity, you
can reap far more benefits than just a more shapely set of
abs. Because willpower isn't always the easiest thing to
muster, you need the reasons why abdominal toning for women
is so good for you. Maybe that will send you to the gym
more often.

The first benefit of abdominal toning for women is that you
get to decrease the mass of your abdomen. While the
exercises themselves can not reduce the size of a stomach,
they can add muscle mass which will then increase your
fat-burning power. Each pound of muscle that you add to
your body needs more energy to maintain itself, so when you
do abdominal exercises (as well as other weight bearing
exercises), you can increase this muscle mass and help to
speed up the unveiling of your abs.

Another concern for many women is the prevention of
injuries. And abdominal toning for women can help in that
as well. By helping to strengthen your core, you're not
only going to get in shape, but you will also help support
the opposing muscles in the lower back. Since the lower
back is the site for most everyday injuries, performing
abdominal exercise is the best form of prevention. Try
adding abdominal training to your workout routines to see
just how much stronger your back becomes. At the same time,
you will also learn to stand up taller, which will make you
look sleeker.

When you are stressed out, abdominal toning for women can
also come in handy for your health. Many people that become
anxious are stressed on the long term. This creates a
release of cortisol in the body which then can contribute
to deep layers of abdominal fat. When you start to add
muscle to your body, you can help to offset this cortisol
release and thus this dangerous fat. This fat has been
linked to a number of cancers as well as heart conditions
that can lead to premature death in women.

With abdominal toning for women, you can increase your
health by simply adding a few more minutes onto your
exercise routine. Though the results will take some time to
reveal themselves and you will have to add a cardio workout
routine as well, your health will thank you for the effort.


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Machelle Lee owns and operates, The Invisible Gym in Santa
Cruz, CA. Her mission is to inspire people to become
physically active and enjoy the benefits of a balanced,
healthy lifestyle. For more information and questions you
can visit her website.

http://www.the-invisible-gym.com/

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