Comments on: Do You Want to Know How to Get Six Pack Abs For Summer? http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/ RULE FREE FITNESS METHODS Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Luke M-Davies http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Luke M-Davies Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:13:00 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-73 I too like the use of kettlebells and other chopping movements with cables and exercise balls to 'sculpt' the abs as they say - but as you mention the Plank should be the bedrock of all our core exercises! Nice I too like the use of kettlebells and other chopping movements with cables and exercise balls to ‘sculpt’ the abs as they say – but as you mention the Plank should be the bedrock of all our core exercises! Nice

]]> By: Luke M-Davies http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Luke M-Davies Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:02:42 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-29 Hi Bryan,<br><br>First off, I'm very glad that you like LMD Fitness, it's great that you find the marathon information useful.<br><br>Getting a sub-3hour marathon on my first go proved to me that the correct training and hard work paid off. I say 'correct', I'm sure there are many ways to a successful marathon but I will outline my training for you, with the caveat that I did start off as a fairly fit guy though I had not run the kind of distances required for many years.<br><br>I roughly put 3 months of running training into my preparation.<br>A typical week included:<br>4 x 4.5 mile runs to or from work<br>1 x long run (12 miles initially working up to 22 in the month before the marathon)<br>1 x recovery run (15 minutes)<br><br>So in an average week, I would cover no more than 40 miles really (often more like 30-35). As well as running I got in a bit of cross-training like swimming or bodyweights.<br><br>Your 10k time is a good start and I think at the start of my marathon time, mine would have been about 38mins, so you should set your aim high. I don't see why you couldn't go sub-3 with less than 50 miles training per week. Many people thought my weekly mileage was too low but I proved them wrong.<br><br>My last points would be:<br>-Stay injury free (you wont lose fitness if you have to take a week off)<br>-Experiment with nutrition (porridge&banana was my favourite pre-long run meal) and stay well hydrated.<br>-I found cold water baths soothing after my long weekend run!<br><br>Best of luck and keep in touch. Hi Bryan,

First off, I'm very glad that you like LMD Fitness, it's great that you find the marathon information useful.

Getting a sub-3hour marathon on my first go proved to me that the correct training and hard work paid off. I say 'correct', I'm sure there are many ways to a successful marathon but I will outline my training for you, with the caveat that I did start off as a fairly fit guy though I had not run the kind of distances required for many years.

I roughly put 3 months of running training into my preparation.
A typical week included:
4 x 4.5 mile runs to or from work
1 x long run (12 miles initially working up to 22 in the month before the marathon)
1 x recovery run (15 minutes)

So in an average week, I would cover no more than 40 miles really (often more like 30-35). As well as running I got in a bit of cross-training like swimming or bodyweights.

Your 10k time is a good start and I think at the start of my marathon time, mine would have been about 38mins, so you should set your aim high. I don't see why you couldn't go sub-3 with less than 50 miles training per week. Many people thought my weekly mileage was too low but I proved them wrong.

My last points would be:
-Stay injury free (you wont lose fitness if you have to take a week off)
-Experiment with nutrition (porridge&banana was my favourite pre-long run meal) and stay well hydrated.
-I found cold water baths soothing after my long weekend run!

Best of luck and keep in touch.

]]> By: Name http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Name Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:55:55 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-28 >> Hi Luke,<br>>><br>>> Excellent website and good marathon info-if you dont <br>>>mind me asking-what<br>>> pace were you training at eg on long runs/daily runs (6'30/7min miles?) and <br>>>did you have any<br>>> prior running times to work from? I have a best of 39'30 <br>>>for 10k but would<br>>> find it difficult to fit in 50miles+ and wonder if <br>>>35miles would be enough<br>>> with my basic speed to do a 3hr marathon. Would be <br>>>grateful for any<br>>> comments.<br>>><br>>> Thanks<br>>><br>>> Bryan >> Hi Luke,
>>
>> Excellent website and good marathon info-if you dont
>>mind me asking-what
>> pace were you training at eg on long runs/daily runs (6'30/7min miles?) and
>>did you have any
>> prior running times to work from? I have a best of 39'30
>>for 10k but would
>> find it difficult to fit in 50miles+ and wonder if
>>35miles would be enough
>> with my basic speed to do a 3hr marathon. Would be
>>grateful for any
>> comments.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Bryan

]]> By: Luke M-Davies http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Luke M-Davies Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:18:59 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-25 It's a refreshing point of view to hear Clint at a time when vanity prevails! We have to remember that our core is functional, not just aesthetic. As for alcohol, in moderation but I say why deny yourself!? Nothing better than an ice cold beer with a BBQ in the summer. It's a refreshing point of view to hear Clint at a time when vanity prevails! We have to remember that our core is functional, not just aesthetic. As for alcohol, in moderation but I say why deny yourself!? Nothing better than an ice cold beer with a BBQ in the summer.

]]> By: Clint Nielsen http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Clint Nielsen Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:08:42 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-24 Absolutely. The training required to get there isn't worth the pay-off. Unless you are a model, visible abdominals just aren't necessary. Strong core absolutely, but year-round abdominals, give me a break. I like my alcohol too much ;) Absolutely. The training required to get there isn't worth the pay-off. Unless you are a model, visible abdominals just aren't necessary. Strong core absolutely, but year-round abdominals, give me a break. I like my alcohol too much ;)

]]> By: Luke M-Davies http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Luke M-Davies Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:36:17 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-23 Clint, thanks for your comment. I wouldn't even say we 'fail' to get six pack abs because that assumes we all want them. Agreed that it takes dedication, I've never quite made the lifestyle changes required to go the whole way but I'm happy with that. Simply by eating well and exercising regularly, we can all work our core enough to get a sexy, lean, and firm mid-section if we want it! Clint, thanks for your comment. I wouldn't even say we 'fail' to get six pack abs because that assumes we all want them. Agreed that it takes dedication, I've never quite made the lifestyle changes required to go the whole way but I'm happy with that. Simply by eating well and exercising regularly, we can all work our core enough to get a sexy, lean, and firm mid-section if we want it!

]]> By: clintus79 http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-22 clintus79 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:19:31 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-22 It takes such dedication and sacrifice of lifestyle that failing to achieve a six-pack is the norm.<br>I agree with you too, a six-pack on a woman is a turn off. BIG TIME.<br><br>C. It takes such dedication and sacrifice of lifestyle that failing to achieve a six-pack is the norm.
I agree with you too, a six-pack on a woman is a turn off. BIG TIME.

C.

]]> By: Luke M-Davies http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Luke M-Davies Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:09:37 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-20 Yeh it seems to be the case - us guys can get so hooked up on 6 pack abs when the truth is that they aren't a deal breaker when it comes to relationships! If you have one great, if you want one great, but no need to let the media or hollywood decide that for you... Yeh it seems to be the case – us guys can get so hooked up on 6 pack abs when the truth is that they aren't a deal breaker when it comes to relationships! If you have one great, if you want one great, but no need to let the media or hollywood decide that for you…

]]> By: JC http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/summer-six-pack-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-19 JC Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:44:04 +0000 http://www.lmdfitness.com/?p=1619#comment-19 Good on your to mention that most women aren't truly as interested as we are about having a 6-pack. Good on your to mention that most women aren't truly as interested as we are about having a 6-pack.

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