What really works to get body in shape?

Question

There has been numereous books and articles with conflicting ideas on diets and body building techniques. Some suggest high-intensity workout while others stick with traditional multiple-rep low intensity. Then there is high protien vs. high carbohydrate diet.

Is there a common knowledge out there that suggest an optimum strategy that always work? My new year resolution is to get in shape( would be great if I can get those abs shown on that wall poster). Any advice for the 37 year old male?

Thanks and have a great new year.

Answer 1

It all really depends on what kind results you looking for...

Most men over age 30 are looking to remove excess fat from their mid section and/or build their abs, chest and shoulders. All this can be done through aerobics, running, weightlifting and above all controlling your diet. It takes a lifestyle change and discipline but above all it can be done!

6 Small Meals Throughout the to Increase Your Metabolism:

http://www.public.asu.edu/~ejmccar/6meals.html

Eating small frequent meals throughout your day is the best way to go. It curbs hunger, increases your metabolism rate, which you burn calories, and you actually eat less calories in the long run.
Here is a diet plan you can follow to get you started:

Breakfast- boiled egg, whole wheat toast, fruit

snack- handful of almonds or other nuts

Lunch- turkey club sandwich, small salad, steamed broccoli

snack- low fat yogurt with fruit

dinner- skinless chicken breast, bean salad, brown rice

Depending on my workout in the afternoon. I may do some weight lifting in the evening. Remember: Ab Crunches is a daily routine, do as many as you can every night before bed. And your great eating habits is the key to reducing fat around your mid-section, ***there is no one to see the ab muscles regardless of how many crunches you do if you do not burn the fat around the abs****
http://www.bestabs.com/Resources/Exercises/ExerciseDetails.aspx?region=1&exercise=2

I may have a 100% whey protein shake after a workout it does manage to curve my appetite sometimes. If I become hungry before heading to bed and I must consume something I rather it be a small cup of fruit, which I have standing by. If you have to eat at night ... Remember: NO FAT! (What you eat reduces fat and How you excerxise burns fat) A great combo.



Keep variety in your healthy diet. When it comes to vegetables and fruit, which I had to reintroduce my self to many of them. I make sure I have variety of colors in my frig.

Good Luck and Take Care.

Answer 2

The best reference, in my opinion, for that is a book called the Abs Diet (which isn't really a diet, per se.) Basically, a program that works for me and my husband is 5 small meals a day, lots of vegetables, and lots of lean protiens (chicken, eggs, fish...)

For optimum results, you would do best to cut out the sugar and eat small meals. Throw in some protein shakes post-workout.

All in all, I'd really recommend you go to the library and grab the Abs Diet. It has great meal ideas that are very simple and very healthy. My husband and I go by its guidelines and we both have 6-packs now.

Good luck!

Answer 3

If you want to get in shape then diet alone will do nothing. You need to do some sort of exercise, but the type that works best depends on the person. I find running and doing weights works really well.

Answer 4

If you want to get into shape and you don't want some dumb gimmick, get into the swimming pool. It works your entire body all at once, it's fun, you get to check out hotties in their swimwear, and you stay cool in the summer.

Answer 5

well, I just do a little training everyday you know and I just look on internet for fitness answers...

http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/dumexer.htm