Here we will talk about how to get started building an appropriate and fun core workout plan using the K Abs I app. This guide can also be found on the K Abs I's support website: http://absapp.blogspot.com. This guide is divided into three sections chose the section that best describes you and scroll down to your section. The sections are as follows: Motivated Beginner, Fitness Guru, and Somewhere in the Middle.
Motivated Beginner:
Congratulation on taking a step towards a healthier life, a firmer torso, and love handles that are harder to grip. If you do not exercise at all or very little this is where you should be reading. You want to start off with about 2 to 3 exercises per workout. Set your time for each exercise at either 20 or 30 seconds. You probably want to set your rest time for at least 10 seconds to give you time to transition between exercises and give yourself time to rest. For the first two weeks you use the K Abs I app you want to do 2 workouts per week no more, no less. During the workout concentrate on correct form and breathing and not repetition speed. During each exercise mentally concentrate on the muscles you are targeting for each exercise, the mind muscle connection is a power thing! Before starting test out your flexibility by trying to touch your toes. From the standing position slowly reach down and try and touch your toes (without bending your knees). If your finger tips are more than 8 inches from your toes it would be a good idea to stretch a bit before your workout. A simple stretch to do before hand would be to simple try and touch your toes from the standing position. Hold it for a slow 20 count. If you have lower back issues such as disc problems be sure to consult your physician before starting your first workout. The day after you do first workout you should feel some soreness in your core. This is a good thing it means some of your muscle fibers were torn and will heal even stronger. If you are not sore the day after a workout increase the exercise count and / or time. If you are so sore it is hard to move around throttle back your exercise count and / or time. Be sure to have at least a day break in between workouts to give your muscles time to recover. One last note, if one your major goals for choosing to work the core is to get rid of fat around the torso be sure to combine the K Abs I app with a healthy diet and an active life style. Enjoy!
Fitness Guru:
Whether you are a weight trainer, runner, cyclist, sports athlete, or other one of the best reasons to work the core is it adds balance to the body's muscle system. Remember the saying “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” Start using K Abs I with an exercise count of 5 or higher and an exercise time of 30 seconds or higher. You will want to do at least two workouts per week. During workouts be sure to focus on form and breathing and not repetition speed. If you find your self not struggling a bit at the end of each exercise or at the end of the workout be sure to increase the exercise time and exercise count as appropriate. Enjoy!
Somewhere in the Middle:
This category means you stay active and you know something about the personal fitness world. Whether you are trying to add balance to your body's muscle system or trying to trim fat off the torso or both, the K Abs I app is a great way to do it. Start your workouts out with an exercise count of 3 or 4 and an exercise time of 30 seconds or more. During workouts be sure to focus on form and breathing and not repetition speed. If you find your self not struggling a bit at the end of each exercise or at the end of the workout be sure to increase the exercise time and exercise count as appropriate. If your hamstring and core flexibility is lacking you may want to do a simple 20 second count or more standing toe reach before diving into a workout. One last note, if one of your major goals for choosing to work the core is to get rid of fat around the torso be sure to combine the K Abs I app with a healthy diet. Enjoy!
