Trainer Devinder Bains: Sport Will Not Help Strengthen Your Abdominal Muscles Without Proper Nutrition revealed the secret of the toned figure of supermodel Emily Ratajkowski. In her opinion, it consists in a strict diet and regular physical activity, reports The Sun.
At the same time, Baines stressed that metabolism, body type and genetics play an important role in the struggle for athletic form, so often the efforts aimed at achieving this appearance do not always pay off. “Well-defined abs are the result of a high-protein diet and avoiding foods high in fat and carbohydrates,” she said and recommended eating chicken, shrimp, white fish and vegetables.
According to Baines, sports will not promote weight loss without proper nutrition. However, in order to reduce the percentage of subcutaneous fat and see the abs cubes, you must also give preference to cardio workouts with work in different pulse zones. “Cardio is especially effective at burning fat and will help make your abs appear,” she explained.
In addition, she advised adding strength loads such as weighted squats and barbell presses to the training process. According to the trainer, such exercises improve strength indicators and, as a result, the general well-being of a person.
“Finally, do not neglect yoga, Pilates and special exercises for the press – combine static movements like a plank with twisting with leg lifts from the floor to an upright position, ”the athlete concluded.
In October, the staff of the British chain of fitness centers Hussle revealed the optimal frequency of going to the gym. The experts explained that the number of workouts per week depends on the person's ultimate goal. For example, people looking to build muscle may be better off attending two to four workouts per week.