By now we all know that Ryan Reynolds has ripped abs
29 Jun 2009
By now we all know that Ryan Reynolds has ripped abs. He flaunts them all over town and most recently on the June cover of Entertainment Weekly. What most people don’t know is that abs like Ryan’s require more than just a rigorous abdominal workout. Diet is a huge factor in the shaping of the abdominal region.
Ryan Reynolds isn’t a spring chicken and at 32 it can be difficult to maintain washboard abs unless you’re following a strict exercise and dietary regimen. Men tend to store their fat in the lower abdomen and the best way to change that is to increase the body’s metabolism by eating more (5-6) high protein meals a day. Ryan claims to substitute a few meals with protein bars and shakes but makes sure to eat every 2-3 hours. Of course, he’s not just eating. He’s in the gym doing 500-1000 sit-ups at the start of each workout.
It’s important to keep your abdominal workout varied and to follow it up with weight lifting and cardiovascular exercise. The major benefit of adding cardio to your workout is that it elevates your metabolism. Your body will continue to burn fat even after you are through with your cardio session. Ryan ran in the ING NYC marathon last November and I’m sure all the months he spent training for it really helped to define his abs.
Drinking lots of water is is also a MUST for six pack abs. Many people believe that by drinking more water, they’ll put on water weight - however, you gain more water weight by drinking less water. Increasing your daily water intake will raise your metabolism and may even keep you from overeating and snacking. So there you have it…it’s a lot work but completely attainable. Ryan Reynold’s abs can be your abs as long as you have the will.
Below you’ll find links to my favorite abdominal exercises for both men and women at www.livestrong.com.
http://www.livestrong.com/video/5183-core-training-ab-lift-ball/
http://www.livestrong.com/video/4174-six-pack-abs-seated-twist/
http://www.livestrong.com/video/2534-do-hanging-knee-lifts/
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