Saturday, February 21, 2009

Flat Stomach Workout Program

By Jose Loni

Flat stomach workout program is a method that follows the basic principles of frequency, intensity and type of exercise. We need to have a regular schedule of exercise, increase intensity during exercise, and involve interval training into the exercise activity.

First of all, having a consistent and regular training program is important in getting a flat stomach. A program of exercise 3 days per week can get you started in consistently working your muscles to increase its metabolism. The increased carbon dioxide and lactic acid that develops in the muscles need to be removed and the body will work extra hard at clearing and supplying oxygen to the muscles to nourish and repair the muscles.

Increasing your exertion level during exercise also helps to burn more fat. By increasing the oxygen debt in the muscles, our muscles work hard to remove the excess carbon dioxide and lactic acid from the muscles as well as repair and replenish the muscles with oxygen.

The increased activity of the muscles will force the body to stay active to replenish and repair the muscles. All the increased metabolic activity consumes more energy and will force the body to burn more calories, which will result in burning excess body fat.

Walking is a good way to begin a training program and incorporate with a resistance-training schedule. Walking briskly for short periods of time combined with regular walking intervals, will help the body burn fat and increase metabolism.

A walking program is a good way to start a regular exercise program. By combining brisk walking intervals and regular walking will help increase the body's metabolism and burn fat.

Training with resistance can incorporate interval sets. By making short intense sets with weights followed by a rest period, the body will really build up carbon dioxide, lactic acid and will require more oxygen to replenish the muscle. During the rest period, the body must work hard at clearing the muscle and preparing it for the next bout of exercise. The muscles increase in size as well as increase its metabolism.

Resistance training can be done in an interval pattern as well. By doing the resistance exercises for a short but intense time period followed by short rest period, this will allow the muscles to expend more energy and burn calories. The resulting lean muscle mass that develops will also result in greater metabolic activity. Activities like walking, running and resistance training when combined with interval training will give you a flat stomach. - 16004

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