Myths About Ripped Abs Aimed at Seniors

If you want to feel more energetic and younger, a six pack workout might be just what you need! There are many myths about exercise routines and aging, and they are just that: myths. There is no reason why someone 50 and older can’t train to have the same body as someone younger. All it takes is determination and the use of the practical solutions presented in this article.

Myth 1 about Six Pack Training for Seniors:

Losing strength and flexibility is a normal part of aging

This myth is only true if you stop exercising. What is true is that as people age, their bodies do not produce hormones in the same amounts or with the same frequency as before. This reduction in hormones makes people feel slower and more tired as they age. The old saying “if you don’t use it you lose it” is very true in this case. Regular six-pack workouts with resistance bands (for starters, you can move on to weights when you feel ready) and regular aerobic exercise will increase your overall well-being and give you a renewed sense of the vitality you once had.

Myth 2 about Six Pack Training for Seniors:

“I have had or have (name an illness) and I can’t take it anymore”

This is also normally an incorrect assumption. Regardless of their current fitness level, people have the ability to change and improve their fitness level at any age and regardless of persistent physical limitations. It is simply a matter of tailoring the exercise to fit the individual and their limitations. This is where your health care provider can come into play by suggesting programs or exercises.

If there is difficulty with balance or walking, there are six pack workout exercises that can be done from a seated position, and this includes aerobic exercise. Standing cycles can be used both to increase range of motion in the legs and to add some needed aerobic activity. Upper body cycles typically found in rehab centers or gyms can do the same thing for your upper body. After a while, many people find that they can progress to walking, first with help and then over time without any help. Balance exercises can include something as simple as holding on to a counter and lifting one foot off the ground.

Myth 3 about Six Pack Training for Seniors:

“It just doesn’t matter anymore, I’m not trying to impress anyone”

This is by far the hardest attitude to get over, unless you realize it’s just an excuse! It is important, not only for you, but also for your loved ones. Exercise is a known mood lifter, and the ability to be able to do things without help can be a good motivator to return to or start exercising even later in life.

An excellent example is Jack LaLanne. Before his death at age 90, he was fully active and engaged in life. He was in excellent physical condition, did not get sick or forgetful, and was strong and vigorous until his death. He had the physique and looks of a man 1/4 his age and his attitude as well. I saw an interview with him about a year before he died and he emphasized how important it was to keep pushing and striving for fitness goals and good nutrition. He said that those were the main reasons why he was still in such incredible shape and that he was convinced anyone could do it if he just wanted those results.

A good abs workout targets not only your abs, but also your mind and heart.