Written by Mike Tessier |
The benefit of having a strong core, which is the foundation of your body’s strength, is being able to perform all powerful movements, beginning from the center of the body outwards. The core, or rectus abdominals, improves your posture and prevents injuries (it will save your back damn it). It also helps develop functional strength (Yes, that mighty strength I religiously speak about and what your fat bodybuilder buddies probably lack). This summer, you will have to perform an endless amount of crunches and sit-ups in order to build a six-pack…NONSENSE! Just go out and try paddleboarding; you will have the best time of your life and also strengthen your mid section at the same time, without being a slave of the gym and also, not to mention, release some stress…
ONE EXCERCISE:
The reason why I have been able to maintain my six-pack at the age of 43, without even doing countless sit-ups at the gym, is because I have incorporated exercises into my daily routine, along with my paddling workout routine; which recruit all of the muscle fibers of the body that hit deep within the muscle tissue. This is also vital for removing the annoying layer of fat that sits in the lower part of your stomach.
TWO DIET:
The second important thing you will need to do is to focus on a low caloric diet. Even someone like me has to watch his or her diet, if building a six-pack is the goal–something that I’m currently doing–because the fat will just build up, keep coming back and just sit there. Now, I don’t expect you to scale back on building your muscles, just in order to rip your abs to shreds. No, no, no! But what you should do is focus on eating the right foods for your abs and live an 80% – 20% lifestyle.
THREE SUPERDIET:
1. Almonds and nuts
2. Beans and Hummus
3. Spinach and Green Veggies
4. Dairy Products
5. Oatmeal
6. Eggs
7. Lean Meats
8. Peanut Butter
9. Olive Oil
10. Whole-Grain Bread and Cereals
11. Whey Powder
12. Berries and Fruit
FOUR PADDLINGFITNESS:
1. Sprints
2. Intervals
3. Long distance
4. Yoga
Resources:
1. http://www.supntx.com/balance.asp
2. http://www.paddlecorefitness.com/
For more info, contact Lakeshore Paddleboard Company at (775) 852-9100.
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