Any Ab Circle Mini Reviews?

So the new Ab Circle Mini has finally been released and the fitness world is all abuzz, as expected. Pumping millions of dollars into online and offline promotion/marketing can do that for a product. But now the question is: does it work? And, if it does, is it worth the hundred dollar price tag?

The original Ab Circle Pro left a lot of customers unhappy, to put it mildly. It was constructed out of relatively low-quality materials and had extremely uncomfortable knee pads. Many users also thought that while it did work the abdominal muscles and obliques pretty well, the "cardio" exercise aspect of a typical workout wasn't all that great.

The fact that it was promoted as a weight loss solution led many customers to believe that it was an all-in-one machine for burning fat and getting those sexy "six pack" abs we all want!

So now's your chance to share you thoughts and opinions with the world regarding this ultra-hot new home fitness product. Just leave your useful reviews in the "comments" section below. Please be as helpful and candid as possible. Thank you! :)

5 Tips to Burn Fat AND Build Muscle Super Fast

It's possible to burn off ugly body fat quickly while also building lean muscle at the same time. In fact, that's really the secret to true body transformation. The 5 tips below are proven to help you boost your metabolism, lose fat faster, and build sexy lean muscle tissue simultaneously...

1. Strength train first. Resistance/weight training should be the focus of nearly all your works. Cardio should be secondary.

2. Go heavy. Don't be afraid to use heavier weights. You should be maxing out at around 10-12 reps each set.

3. Do big compound exercises. "Big" exercises that involve multiple muscle groups and joints give you the best fat-burning and muscle building results. Squats and pull-ups are WAY more beneficial than leg curls and single-arm cable rows.

4. Eat plenty of clean calories. Protein should be the focus. But also eat plenty of good carbs -- especially veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, etc. -- and a decent amount of healthy fats. Avoid highly-processed foods and you'll have a much easier time getting rid of fat and building muscle.

5. Do short burst cardio sessions. Do about 10 minutes of burst interval cardio training after your strength workouts. It's a much more efficient way than doing hours of traditional cardio workouts (like jogging on a treadmill).

So there you have it: 5 of the best ways to burn fat, build muscle, and transform your body as fast as possible!

"Mini Circle": The Ab Circle Pro's Little Sister

So the makers of the extremely popular Ab Circle Pro are coming out with a new as-seen-on-TV product called the "Mini Circle". It is apparently the Ab Circle's smaller, lighter, and cheaper little sister. According to a press release from spokesperson and fitness model Jennifer Nicole Lee it will cost about $100, half the price of the original Ab Circle Pro.

We would love to know if this thing actually works. The Ab Circle definitely had some quality and ease-of-use problems, at least according to dozens of user reviews and testimonials we've seen. Hopefully the issues have been dealt with and the new Mini Circle ab machine provides better value.

Please be sure to leave your own Mini Circle review or comment in the area below. Thanks!

The Fastest "Easy" Way to Lose Weight

Lots of people have asked us about the fastest and best "easy" way to lose weight... so I'll try to answer that in this post. I'll go over a few simple techniques that are proven to help just about anyone burn fat, lose pounds, and shed weight in a quick and relatively easy way...

First off, when people say they want an easy weight loss solution that usually means that they don't want to do any exercise. "No exercise" weight loss plans can work but they usually don't provide the best possible results. Even a small amount of exercise can provide big benefits that diet-only weight loss plans simply can't match. Plus, with just a small amount of efficient exercise, the pounds will actually come of more easily in the end!

The key to dropping weight quickly and in the easiest possible fashion is to eat only good foods, avoid all bad foods, do a small amount of exercise regularly, and take a few cheap supplements that help to optimize your metabolism in a way that speeds up fat loss. Follow the tips below and you should have no problem losing 10-20 pounds within the next month...

3 Steps for Easy Fast Weight Loss Success

1. Eat Only Clean Foods

If you get all of your calories from clean, unprocessed foods you'll have no problem losing weight very quickly. Simply cut all processed foods out of your diet, especially refined sugars, flours, and vegetable oil. Eat only meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes. Also include small amounts of healthy fats like extra-virgin olive oil. For the fastest possible weight loss results also avoid starches like grain products and potatoes, or learn how to cycle them in and out of your diet in a way that confuses your body and stimulates your metabolism.


2. Do Small Amounts of Smart Exercise

Do about 15-20 minutes of smart, efficient exercise at least 3 times per week. Just about anything that gets your heart rate up and makes you sweat is beneficial. But the most effective and "smartest" type of exercise is interval-based circuit training that combines both resistance/strength training and cardio exercise. This powerful form of exercise is proven to speed up your metabolism, burn more fat, and cause some very beneficial hormonal changes in your body that make it easier to lose weight quickly.


3. Take "Easy Weight Loss" Supplements

Certain diet supplements can make weight loss a lot faster and easier. The best examples are whey protein powder, omega 3 fat formulas (like fish oil), quality multivitamins, and green tea extract. Natural forms of caffeine (even simple black coffee) taken about 30 minutes before your workouts can also help your body burn fat and calories faster and more efficiently.

So there you go: one of the fastest "easy" ways to lose weight. It all comes down to giving your body only quality foods that don't contain empty or low-quality calories, reaping the many benefits of exercise with minimal effort, and taking a few supplements that help to get your body into weight loss mode!

Lose 18 Pounds in 9 Days: Is It Possible?

A few days ago a reader sent us a request for a plan to lose 18 pounds in just 9 days. She says that she has a wedding to go to and that she needs to lose about 17 or 18 lbs to reach her "ideal" weight and look good in her dress. The problem is that she had only 9 days to drop the weight. So basically she wanted to know how to shed about 2 pounds per day!

First off, losing weight that rapidly is nearly impossible. And even if you go all out in terms of exercise and calorie cutting, much if not most of the weight is going to be "water" weight that you sweat out. That being said, there are ways to lose pounds extremely quickly using super-clean dieting techniques and intense workouts. In fact, it's possible to lose about 10 pounds in just 3 days if you really try!

The problem is, 10 lbs is about the limit for most people's bodies. After you've lost those initial ten things start to get a lot more difficult because your body goes into "starvation" mode and starts doing bad things like slowing down its metabolism and burning lean muscle tissue for energy!

Still, we know that people who are desperate to lose a lot of weight very fast are doing to attempt to do so no matter what anyone tells them. So, if we had to lose 18 lbs in 9 days -- and we wanted to do it as safely as possible with minimal side-effects -- here's what we would try...

1. Sleep: Get at least 7 hours per night. You're going to need plenty of rest and recovery during this intense weight loss program!

2. Energy: It's going to be a battle to keep your energy up. Besides getting enough sleep, drink at least a gallon of water per day. Also take a good multivitamin formula. Finally, consider taking a healthy energy booster, especially before workouts to increase their effectiveness.

3. Protein Shakes: Whey protein shakes should make up the majority of your calorie intake. This way you get plenty of high-quality protein to repair muscle and boost metabolism. More importantly you can carefully control the amount and quality of the calories you're taking in. All shakes should contain a high-quality whey protein powder, some fresh or frozen fruit, and a small amount of healthy fat like natural peanut butter or unrefined coconut oil.

4. Intense Circuit Training: About every other day you need to do an intense circuit training workout based around high-intensity intervals. Stick with bodyweight exercises and simple cardio options like jumping rope and hill running. Exercise for about 30 minutes and focus on quality over quantity. Base your workouts around resistance training but finish each one with at least 10 minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to maximize fat loss.

So there you have it: one of the best ways to lose up to 18 pounds in only 9 days. We can't guarantee that you'll lose that much weight in less than a week and a half but if you follow those steps you will lose pounds and you're body will look A LOT better. Good luck!

Lose Your Belly Fat in 2 Weeks

Looking for the best way to get rid of your belly fat in just 2 weeks? Then you should read this post! I'm going to show you one of the most-efficient ways to speed up your metabolism and lose belly fat quickly while tightening your abdominal area so it looks like you lost even more than you did. You might not lose all of your stomach flab in just 14 days but you can put a big dent in it and look (and feel) a lot better in that short time frame!

Step 1: Sleep More

People who sleep more have less abdominal fat. It's been scientifically proven. They also have faster metabolisms and their bodies create less "bad" hormones like cortisol (one of the most well-known belly fat-creating chemicals). So be sure to get at least 7 to 8 hours per night!

Step 2: Do Short Circuit Workouts

Do short circuit-training workouts based around intense resistance training and variable-intensity cardio exercise. Focus on compound, multi-joint exercises like squats, push-ups, pull-ups, and burpees. Keep the workouts under 30 minutes and focus on quality over quantity. You'll burn more fat, both during the exercise and afterward (when you're body is recuperating and pumping out belly fat-melting hormones!). Also, be sure to do the best abdominal exercises to tighten up that midsection, including: hanging leg raises and bicycle crunches!

Step 3: Eat a Clean-Carb-Only Diet

The quality of the carbohydrates you eat makes a huge difference in how quickly you lose your stomach fat. If you avoid the sugars and processed carbs you'll have a much easier time losing pounds. In fact, if you eat only "good" carbs for the next 2 weeks -- mainly vegetables, whole fruits, beans, legumes, and nuts/seeds -- you could lose a huge amount of belly fat. Just be sure to also eat plenty of lean protein and some healthy fats like extra-virgin olive oil, avocado, and unrefined coconut oil.

So that's pretty much it: the best way to lose belly fat in 2 weeks. These thing work really well if you use them together and put some real effort into it. It basically just comes down giving your body what it needs for optimal metabolic function and fast, efficient fat loss. Good luck!