Ab Workouts - Muscle Power Vs
Duration
People are always asking which is better, having muscle
power or long duration workouts? Generally, any kind of
physical activity is great, whether it be muscular power
training or longer duration endurance activities. However, if
your goal is to have abs that are rock hard, then muscle power
training is the way to go.
The traditional weight loss programs always emphasized
sit-ups and running. Depending on what you want to train, you
can run or workout with weights. If your goal is to get six
pack abs, then running will not give you what you want.
Long duration activities will strengthen your body for that
activity. Running long distances will make your body light and
lean, so that it can last for long distances and be efficient
at moving for such a long period of time. Big bulky muscles
will be trimmed down to be more efficient at running.
Muscle power training is a great way to increase the body's
metabolism. During the hypertrophy phase of training, the body
will need to supply the bigger muscles with more energy. The
increased size of the muscle also increases its overall
metabolic activity, which results in more calories burned.
The food that we eat and the excess fat on our body are
used by the muscles providing energy for muscle function. When
this occurs, the fat that is stored in the stomach area is
used and the abs underneath the fat is more visible.
Muscle power can be done with weights and lower
repetitions. The muscles are pushed to exert a greater
intensity, which results in an accumulation of lactic acid and
carbon dioxide in the muscles. When this occurs, the body will
need to replenish and remove lactic acid and carbon dioxide by
getting oxygen to the muscles.
The moment the body is able to bring a fresh supply of
oxygen to the muscles, it will continue to replenish and
repair the muscles to get it ready for the next bout of
exercise. This process can take several hours and can occur
for the majority of the day. The increased overall metabolic
activity turns the body into a fat burning machine.
Long duration or muscle power, the choice is really up to
you. Both activities are great at helping you lead a healthy
lifestyle. If ripped abs is what you want, then train for
muscle power, it will be your fastest and most efficient way
to get those abs that you've always dreamed of.
