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		<title>5 Steps to Toning Your Stomach</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Simeone Abi]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flat toned abs are inarguably the most common goal for every exerciser today, but most exercisers do not know that it is much more complicated than just doing hundreds of sit-ups every day. With consistency, these 5 steps we have put down can make toning your abs easy. Read and learn what it takes to <a href="https://www.trainer.ae/articles/5-steps-to-toning-your-stomach-3013"> read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="bpp_post_wrapper" data-bpp-pinlink="https://www.trainer.ae/articles/5-steps-to-toning-your-stomach-3013" data-bpp-pincorner="northwest" data-bpp-pinhover="false" data-bpp-lang="en" data-bpp-count="beside" data-bpp-zero-count="true" data-bpp-size="20" data-bpp-color="gray"><p>Flat toned abs are inarguably the most common goal for every exerciser today, but most exercisers do not know that it is much more complicated than just doing hundreds of sit-ups every day. With consistency, these 5 steps we have put down can make toning your abs easy. Read and learn what it takes to get rid of excess body fat and replace with a sexy and flat stomach.</p>
<p><strong>Cardio and strength training:</strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-3041" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cardio1.jpg" border="0" alt="Cardio" width="750" height="563" /></p>
<p>Its crucial to maintain a healthy body weight in order to get a toned belly. You can do a thousand sit-ups everyday but can never see the muscle you’re working if there’s too much of body fat. Your abs and muscles stay under the body fats if you are not on a healthy weight, so never forget to do cardio and total body strength training, because they will help you burn calories and keep a lean figure. For the best toning result, aim for at least 30 minutes of cardio at least 4 days a week.</p>
<p><strong>Abdominal exercises </strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-3039" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Stomach-Excesise.jpg" border="0" alt="Abs" width="750" height="479" /></p>
<p>It’s important to exercise abdominal muscles if you want to get a washboard stomach, but variety matters because its what will give you a better result. In order to see a difference, you should work the entire abs set; lower, upper, sides and oblique.</p>
<p><strong>Healthy eating </strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2835" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fruits-and-Vegetables.jpg" border="0" alt="Nutrients" width="650" height="366" /></p>
<p>If you eat unhealthily and take in too much calories, all of the cardio and sit-ups you do will all go down the drain. Your diet matters, and so does its contents so make sure you eat a lot of food, vegetables, fiber and whole grains.</p>
<p><strong>Avoid excess sodium and alcohol</strong></p>
<p>Excess sodium, alcohol and soda leads to either empty calories or bloat which all serves as barriers to toning your stomach, so try and avoid them while on a toned belly mission.</p>
<p><strong>Stay hydrated </strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3037" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Water.jpg" border="0" alt="Drink alot of water" width="620" height="330" /></p>
<p>Drink a lot of water in order to help avoid bloating and puffiness, which will obscure toned stomach muscles. The water you drink can help flush out many things like excess sodium faster. Stay properly hydrated in order to rid the body of toxins and keep your metabolism at its peak. Drinking a lot of water can also make defining your abdominals better so never stay dehydrated.</p>
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		<title>5 Best Abs Programs You’ve Never Tried</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2015 08:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Simeone Abi]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Workout]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pretty sure by now you have seen enough abs workouts that you can actually write one on your own, but you still do not feel comfortable with yourself, you don’t feel like you have the body to show for it. Well, that’s just because the lean and sexy body you want isn’t easy to come <a href="https://www.trainer.ae/articles/5-best-abs-programs-youve-never-tried-3003"> read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="bpp_post_wrapper" data-bpp-pinlink="https://www.trainer.ae/articles/5-best-abs-programs-youve-never-tried-3003" data-bpp-pincorner="northwest" data-bpp-pinhover="false" data-bpp-lang="en" data-bpp-count="beside" data-bpp-zero-count="true" data-bpp-size="20" data-bpp-color="gray"><p>Pretty sure by now you have seen enough abs workouts that you can actually write one on your own, but you still do not feel comfortable with yourself, you don’t feel like you have the body to show for it. Well, that’s just because the lean and sexy body you want isn’t easy to come by, it takes a little more variety, creativity and fun.</p>
<p>We have selected 5 workouts that deliver the fun, creativity and variety, and will have you believing why it is better than anything you’ve tried before perform the exercises 1-2 times per week, make sure you never do it back to back</p>
<p><strong>Kneeling plank</strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3029" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/plank-kneeling.jpg" alt="Plank" width="800" height="600" /></p>
<p>Kneel on the floor and rest your weight on your knee and forearm so that your knees are off or just touching the ground. Be sure your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your hips, your elbow behind your shoulders and hold the position.</p>
<p>Do 1 set of this, 30-45 reps and rest for 30 seconds</p>
<p><strong>Body bar twist</strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3031" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/y.jpg" alt="Excersise" width="800" height="800" /></p>
<p>Stand in a shoulder width stance and hold a body bar or unloaded barbell over one shoulder with both hands holding the bar. Support your cores and twist your upper body until the bar is pointing directly in front of you. Make sure to contract your oblique as you rotate and return to the starting point.</p>
<p>Do 1 set, 10-25 reps and rest for 30 seconds.</p>
<p><strong>Elevator abs </strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3032" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Elevator-steps.jpg" alt="Training" width="800" height="800" /></p>
<p>Standing as tall as you can with your feet shoulder width apart and toes pointed outward, keep your arms in front of you at chest height to help maintain your balance. Drop your hips and sit back until your thighs are parallel with the floor, then pause and drive through the hills and lift your body back to the starting position, then squeeze the glutes at the starting position</p>
<p>Do 1 set of elevator abs, 8-10 reps and rest for 30 seconds.</p>
<p><strong>Dead bug</strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3033" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dead-bugs_0.jpg" alt="training" width="600" height="600" /></p>
<p>Lie back on your back and with your arms extended fully down your sides, then bend your knees and bring them up so your thighs and knees forms a 90 degree angle and your calves parallel to the floor. Support your core as you lift one arm up and behind your head while you straighten out the other leg up. Return to the starting point without letting your legs touch the floor, and then repeat with the other side.</p>
<p>Do 1 set and 10 reps, and then rest for 30 seconds</p>
<p><strong>Squat </strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2944" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Squat.jpg" alt="Squat" width="550" height="550" /></p>
<p>Stand as tall as you can, your feet shoulder width apart and toes slightly pointed upward, keep your arms at chest height in front of you to help maintain balance. Drop your hips and sit back until your thighs are parallel with the floor, pause and drive through the heels, then lift your body aloft back to the starting position; squeeze the glutes at the top of the movement.</p>
<p>Do 2 sets and 12 reps, and rest for 30 seconds.</p>
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		<title>Health &amp; Fitness : Abdominal Exercises With Pull Up Bars</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina Helen Brown]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Excellent Ab workouts to help tone which you can achieve using a pull up bar, this will also help exercise your obliques and lower abdominals.  Knee Raises What is a Knee raises? A knee raise is a basic pull-up bar abdominal exercises. How to do it? Grasping the bar with an overhand, Shoulder-width grip, let <a href="https://www.trainer.ae/articles/health-fitness-abdominal-exercises-with-pull-up-bars-1083"> read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Excellent Ab workouts to help tone which you can achieve using a pull up bar, this will also help exercise your obliques and lower abdominals.  <a href="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20130910070025-100-knee-raises-per-day-for-7-days.jpg"><img class=" size-medium wp-image-1085 aligncenter" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20130910070025-100-knee-raises-per-day-for-7-days-258x300.jpg" alt="" width="258" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h2 class="header"><span>Knee Raises</span></h2>
<p><strong>What is a Knee raises?</strong></p>
<p>A knee raise is a basic pull-up bar abdominal exercises.</p>
<p><strong>How to do it?</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Grasping the bar with an overhand,</li>
<li>Shoulder-width grip, let your legs hang straight down.</li>
<li>Keep your upper body still,</li>
<li>Lift your legs whilst bending your knees and parallel your thighs to the floor,</li>
<li>Squeeze your abs and hold,</li>
<li>Lower your legs back down and repeat.</li>
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<h2 class="header"><span><a href="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/VerticalLeg-HipRaise.jpg"><img class=" size-medium wp-image-1086 aligncenter" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/VerticalLeg-HipRaise-219x300.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="300" /></a>Leg-Hip Raises</span></h2>
<p><strong>What is a leg-hip raise?</strong></p>
<p>A leg raise is basically a progression to the knee raise.</p>
<p><strong>How to do it?</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Let yourself hang from the bar,</li>
<li>Lift your legs and bend your knees</li>
<li>Tuck your hips under your body.</li>
<li>Lift your knees toward your chin and squeeze your abs forcefully,</li>
<li>Slowly lower your legs and repeat.</li>
</ol>
<p><a href="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hang-leg-raise-combo-female-a.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1087" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hang-leg-raise-combo-female-a-214x300.jpg" alt="hang-leg-raise-combo-female-a" width="214" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hang-obl-raise-combo-female-a.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1088" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hang-obl-raise-combo-female-a-214x300.jpg" alt="hang-obl-raise-combo-female-a" width="214" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hang-obl-raise-combo-female-b.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1089" src="http://www.trainer.ae/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hang-obl-raise-combo-female-b-214x300.jpg" alt="hang-obl-raise-combo-female-b" width="214" height="300" /></a><br />
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<h2 class="header"><span>Oblique Raises</span></h2>
<p><strong>What is a oblique raise?</strong></p>
<p>An oblique raise is simply in its name, it helps to work your obliques through your lower body.</p>
<p><strong>How to do it?</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Grasp the bar</li>
<li>Allow your legs to hang straight down</li>
<li>Keep your upper body still</li>
<li>Raise your knees up and toward your left shoulder.</li>
<li>Hold and then slowly lower your legs back down</li>
<li>Repeat on your right side.</li>
</ol>
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