What you need to do to have the so-called radiator? and what do you have to do to stay fit?

The so-called "radiator", i.e. the beautifully outlined straight and oblique abdominal muscles visible under the skin, is the result of a combination of strengthening training, aerobic training, burning fat tissue, and proper nutrition, which accounts for over 50% of the total body weight. success in getting the look you dream about. Your training should therefore include 50-60 minutes of "aerobics" performed on a treadmill, bike or cross trainer at a pace that is optimal for fat burning, so keeping your heart rate at 60-75%. maximum value. Considering your age, the recommended heart rate values ​​are between 121 and 152 beats per minute. Training that includes abdominal exercises should be performed at a varying pace, in 4-5 series with enough repetitions to maximize muscle fatigue. The diet should contain a large amount of protein in the form of cooked or grilled lean meat and / or protein supplements and carbohydrates with a low glycemic index in the form of groats, brown rice, wholemeal pasta, oats and vegetables. Meals should be spread over 5-6 small portions throughout the day. When it comes to getting fit, or increasing your body's capacity, add one or two workouts to your aerobic training at a moderate pace, which will increase your heart rate to 172 beats per minute. It is a value of 85 percent. your maximum. To get this heart rate when training on a treadmill, for example, you can "run uphill" using the walking platform and acceleration of various durations.

Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.

Joanna Barcikowska

Graduate of the University of Physical Education in Gdańsk, instructor of physical recreation, pilates and pilates reformer, trainer of the Warsaw Sports Academy and Thera-Band Academy, co-author of ReebokBalancePilates and Reebok Spine programs. Author of many articles on fitness, participant of television programs and promoter of pro-he alth forms of fitness.

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