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Name:
Andrea
Dumon
Age: 32
Resides:
Phoenix, AZ
Height: 5’2
Weight: 110 Off Season,
105
at competition
Favorite
Bodypart: Abs,
Shoulders
and Glutes
Occupation:
Fitness Pro.
What
do you believe are the most important aspects in achieving great abs?
Diet, diet, diet!! Nutrition is the most important element in trying to
get that six pack!! Sure, it takes cardio and strength training and you
can have the most amazing abs but if your diet is not dialled in then no
one will see them because that layer of fat will continue to hide
them!!. It takes a clean diet, effective exercise program, and strong
commitment to yourself to achieve great abs!!
What
advice would you give to other women looking to change their body?
That you CAN do it, no matter what you think may hold you down. A lot of
women start and exercise program, but then drop it within weeks and
never start back, then it’s all the excuses of why it didn’t work
(don't worry ladies, men are guilty as well!!). As a trainer I hear so
many different reasons as to why: age, job conflicts, kids, injuries,
yada, yada, yada....!! I tell them that their body is their business and
would they cheat their own business?? I hope not!! You have to believe
in yourself and your ability, DO NOT compare yourself to anybody else,
and carve out the time for the most important and life changing
commitment you can possibly do for yourself!! Hire a trainer or the
services of SixPackNow.com, read and inform yourself, walk around the
block, play with the kids in the park!! I don't care how you start, just
start and be comfortable with yourself because the only thing that can
happen is becoming a better, fitter, and an improved person!!
How
often do you train your abs?
First off, I always use my abs in all the exercises I do by engaging my
core and keeping my abs tight whilst exercising. I specifically train my
abs about twice a week.
What
are your favorite exercises?
I love any type of ab work on the ball, you can be very creative with
the ball because it is an unstable surface and activates not only the
abs, but the lower back and core muscles as well. I also love hanging
abs, decline crunches, and rope crunches.
What
kind of weight training program do you follow and how often do you visit
the gym?
I follow a split routine where I train one or two muscle groups every
day. I tend to life moderately heavy on my upper body and lighter with
more of a circuit style workout on my lower half. Since I work at a gym
I practically live there, but I do work out 6 days a week. I do cardio 6
days a week and lift weights about 5 days a week. I also love to get
outdoors and either head to the track for sprints or hit the trails for
hiking/running!
What
type of cardio exercise do you do and how important is it in your
program?
I do cardio 5-6 days a week. I typically do for 40-60 minutes and mix it
up between machines so I never hit a plateau or get bored. I also go to
the track once or twice a week for sprints, stadium stairs, and
plyometric work. This shakes up my program and keeps my legs strong and
toned. Cardio is just as important as any other element in fitness, it
helps keep the heart and lungs healthy as well as keeps the body fat
down!! I always tell my clients not think of cardio as the way to look
better but as the way to FEEL better! Once your heart and lungs are
healthy, you will feel so much more energy and of course the aesthetics
will follow!!
What
does your typical days diet look like?
Since
I compete I do have an ‘off season’ and an ‘on season’ but my
typical diet doesn't vary too much. Here is an example of my off season
diet:
1. 3 Eggwhites, 1/4 c oats, 1 tsp. natty PB
2. Protein shake
3. 4 oz fish, med. salad, 4 oz sweet potato
4. 2 rice cakes w/ 1 tbsp natty PB
5. 6 oz chicken, large salad
6. Protein shake (if still hungry)
I allow a cheat meal on the weekends, it keeps the cravings down and
keeps the body guessing!!
What
would be your top five tips for getting a flatter stomach?
1. Eat right!! Keep your diet clean of sugar, excessive alcohol (a drink
a day is considered relatively healthy but anything after that is not a
good idea), and unhealthy fats!!
2. Work your Core muscles!! If you do not know how to do this either
work with a trainer or find some literature on this to show you how to
do this. Your core is your foundation for strong and beautiful abs!!
3. DO YOUR CARDIO!!
4. Train your abs every other day and not every day, they are a muscle
group just like the rest of your body, they need recovery time as well!
5. Believe in yourself and stay COMMITTED!! It is all to easy to stop
and fall off the wagon. If a person can stay strong, committed, and
motivated, the results are endless and life changes in so many other
ways because you build a stronger character and will be surprised at how
you can persevere over anything!!
I
wish you all the best on the road to physical health.
Andrea
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