Shapely Abs - 6 pack and still bike lots
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Shapely Abs - 6 pack and still bike lots
Ok this is a debate we had here, like a low down on this
Is it possible to be able to train for cycling events. By a cyclist and do long distance still and get shapely looking abs.
now abs will be a result of gym workout and diet as well, not just cycling.
But question is would cycling compromise getting shapely 6 pack abs. This is something debated or got into a silly conversation with a dedicated gym rat
so ideas and thoughts on this one please
Is it possible to be able to train for cycling events. By a cyclist and do long distance still and get shapely looking abs.
now abs will be a result of gym workout and diet as well, not just cycling.
But question is would cycling compromise getting shapely 6 pack abs. This is something debated or got into a silly conversation with a dedicated gym rat
so ideas and thoughts on this one please
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It is good to include core work in your exercise routine. A strong core will increase your comfort on the bicycle. And cycling will do next to nothing to help you build strong abs.
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According to the Core Advantage book, cyclists (I think they're talking especially about road cyclists) shouldn't do crunches because their abs tend to overpower other core muscles. It's due to the abs being engaged constantly to maintain a bent-over riding position. Based on that, being a cyclist probably does help develop strong abs....
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Ok this is a debate we had here, like a low down on this
Is it possible to be able to train for cycling events. By a cyclist and do long distance still and get shapely looking abs.
now abs will be a result of gym workout and diet as well, not just cycling.
But question is would cycling compromise getting shapely 6 pack abs. This is something debated or got into a silly conversation with a dedicated gym rat
so ideas and thoughts on this one please
Is it possible to be able to train for cycling events. By a cyclist and do long distance still and get shapely looking abs.
now abs will be a result of gym workout and diet as well, not just cycling.
But question is would cycling compromise getting shapely 6 pack abs. This is something debated or got into a silly conversation with a dedicated gym rat
so ideas and thoughts on this one please
I'm guessing the gym rats argument has something to do with endurance exercise being catabolic to building muscle. Which has a kernel of truth to it, but more in the sense that if you are training heavily for endurance athletics your ability to gain in the gym won't be as good as if you were avoiding aerobic exercise, but it's still possible to make perfectly reasonable muscle gains while training hard for endurance sports.
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what! ...i don't believe it... where are all the narcissists pics? you've been caught napping.
what an opportunity missed for posting a selfie and pretending that you were just innocently contributing to an important thread.
what an opportunity missed for posting a selfie and pretending that you were just innocently contributing to an important thread.
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A visible 6 pack doesn't mean the person has a strong core. Lot's of people get 6 packs more as a fashion statement then for functional purpose. They look hardcore but they not...Then there are those who don't have a perfectly visible 6 pack but their abs are as hard as steel...If you want to have a strong core/abs then you need to spend time and dedicate yourself to training your abs.
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A visible 6 pack doesn't mean the person has a strong core. Lot's of people get 6 packs more as a fashion statement then for functional purpose. They look hardcore but they not...Then there are those who don't have a perfectly visible 6 pack but their abs are as hard as steel...If you want to have a strong core/abs then you need to spend time and dedicate yourself to training your abs.
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Visible abs occur naturally to anyone, once body fat is low enough. As you drop body fat, your body will decide what fat on the body to drop next. Belly fat is one of the last places to go as evolutionary for man, the belly was a good spot to store fat and still be able to hunt.
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