Scott wanted "six-pack abs," so he searched the Internet and sent off for an exercise machine its promoters guaranteed would do the trick through five minutes of daily exercise targeting the abdominal muscle group. This piece of equipment consisted of a metal spring attached to the feet on one end and held in the hands on the other end. Based on your text, will Scott get the desired results?
If Scott is to get his "six-pack abs," the machine touted on the Internet won't help. In addition to the unreliability of Internet promotions, three problems become apparent to the educated consumer:
• First, there is no such thing as spot reducing; therefore, the claims could not be true.
• Second, five minutes of daily exercise burn hardly any calories and, therefore, have no effect on weight loss.
• Third, the intended abdominal (gut) muscles would not really be involved during the exercise. The exercise would engage mostly the gluteal and lower back muscles.
Scott should learn how to put into practice a sound fitness and wellness program that emphasizes core training exercise instead. Many core exercises can be performed with no or inexpensive equipment.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following terms means too few white blood cells?
A) leukopenia B) hematopoiesis C) erythropenia D) thrombopoiesis
Academic problems among abused students commonly are related to
A. subject-specific compulsive interests. B. attention span and concentration. C. difficulty in forming bonds with others. D. poor attendance.
Which of the following plays a major role in the body's immune response?
A) red blood cells B) lymphocytes C) blood pressure D) lung capacity
According to the P.O.L.I.C.E. formula, for a mild ankle sprain you should
A. rest the injured area for 24 to 72 hours. B. apply ice for 20 minutes after 24 hours. C. apply elastic wrap at bedtime and leave it on overnight. D. raise the ankle above the level of the heart when possible. E. resume exercise after 48 hours.