{"id":7252,"date":"2020-06-18T16:55:25","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T21:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/?p=7252"},"modified":"2021-06-14T16:09:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T21:09:48","slug":"ditch-the-dad-bod-this-fathers-day-with-this-free-8-minute-ab-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/ditch-the-dad-bod-this-fathers-day-with-this-free-8-minute-ab-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Ditch The Dad Bod This Father\u2019s Day With This FREE 8 Minute Ab Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fatherhood & Fitness: Dad Bod Home Workout<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Being a father is no doubt a blessing, but not always for your body. The demands of family life often mean a dad\u2019s personal health becomes less of a priority.<\/p>\n

Family duties aside, just being a man, in general, has a mound of pressures.<\/p>\n

From the need to be successful, to the \u201cact tough and hide weakness\u201d mentality that guys are often taught.<\/p>\n

Society places a lot of responsibilities on men and data shows<\/strong><\/em>
\nyou agree that it\u2019s not good for you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A recent survey revealed that most men believe the pressures society places on them are unhealthy \u2026 with 54% citing WEIGHT GAIN as their number one DAILY concern.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Once you add \u201cdad\u201d to the list .. these pressures add up even more .. which usually results in putting health and fitness on the back burner.<\/p>\n

Going to the gym and eating healthy falls to the bottom of the priority list.<\/p>\n

So you shrug it off and embrace the \u201cdad bod\u201d look.<\/p>\n

When the words dad bod went viral a few years ago (implying this was a physique women preferred) – guys worldwide celebrated!<\/p>\n

But is this body type what women really prefer? Probably not.<\/p>\n

Even more, is it a physique that makes YOU feel good? Also, not likely.<\/p>\n

If you are confident with your expanding waistline .. that is great! You should love the skin you’re in \u2026.<\/p>\n

But you can\u2019t ignore the health issues that come with having a dad bod physique.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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The primary feature of a \u201cdad bod\u201d is an overall soft physique with very little muscle and a midsection that carries quite a bit of excess fat.<\/p>\n

This type of belly fat is called Visceral Fat and can be very dangerous to your health.<\/p>\n

Maybe your significant other tells you they like the extra cushion .. and perhaps you are totally fine with rocking a beer belly .. but it is important to keep in mind that storing a bit of extra fat around the midsection isn’t great for long term health.<\/p>\n

To be a good spouse and father .. you must take care of yourself.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

After all, you want to have the energy needed to respond to these pressures, right? Even more, I\u2019m sure you want to enjoy life with your family!<\/p>\n

Not to mention .. kids often mimic their parent\u2019s behaviors. When a father figure is health-focused, it\u2019s more likely the entire family will follow in his footsteps! By making your health a priority, you can be a fantastic role model in your home!<\/p>\n

There is no better time than Father\u2019s Day ..<\/strong><\/em>
\nto remind yourself that YOU (and YOUR health) matters!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

To get rid of the fat that is a defining feature of dad bod .. you need to build muscle and drop body fat.<\/p>\n

The best way to lose overall body fat is to focus on weight-training and throw in some high-intensity interval training cardio. It would help if you also established a lifestyle centered around proper nutrition.<\/p>\n

Then you will want to focus on ab training at least a few days a week.<\/p>\n

While you can\u2019t \u201cspot reduce\u201d belly fat .. you must tone the muscles underneath so that once you start shedding pounds .. you will have a six-pack to reveal!<\/p>\n

One of the best ways to train abs is through circuit training. It\u2019s fast-paced .. which means your heart rate is more elevated. So, in addition to strengthening your core, circuits get you into a fat-burning zone.<\/p>\n

I put together an 8 MINUTE KILL YOUR DAD BOD AT HOME AB WORKOUT<\/strong> for all the busy dads out there. It only requires body weight and can be done from anywhere.<\/p>\n

We aren\u2019t suggesting you workout ON Father\u2019s Day .. unless you want to. Relax! It\u2019s your day!
\nHit the golf course, get outside and play with your kids, enjoy a big steak dinner, and save this killer 8 Minute Ab Workout for later!<\/p>\n