What Is The Perfect Male Body Measurement?

All of us instinctively know that a man is usually fit, healthy and attractive just by looking at his bodyshape. We all have the inherent ability to appreciate beauty when we see it, but few have tried to understand, describe and to measure it. I am talking about the measurements of an appealing, attractive and perfect male body.

You see, there exists a specific set of measurements and ratios that can calculate what the perfectly proportioned male physique is. Ancient master sculptors such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo had long figured out these proportions, but over time, the concept just faded away. The ideal male body measurement is superbly displayed in Michelangelo’s King David sculpture (left).

There are only three measurements you need to know to determine your ideal physical proportions and they are your height, shoulders and waist. Many of the research done on the human physique, classic art sculptures and the psychology of human attraction indicated to us that there is a specific body shape and size that people will find the most attractive and pleasing to look at.

It is psycholigically known that men who are close to this ideal body size and shape are generally treated more favorably in any societies. They get bigger salaries, bonuses, more business deals and of course, more pretty girls. Given the physical and social benefits of having a perfectly well proportioned male body, you should know what is your specific ideal perfect body size and shape and how to get it, right?

Everybody will have an ideal waist measurement and ideal shoulder measurement that correspond to their height that equal your perfect body proportions. This is sometimes referred to as The Golden Ratio. Scientific research has confirmed that women will find a man most attractive when his body proportions approach these ideal measurements. Unfortunately, most men have no inkling what these body measurements are and how to get them.

Do you want to know? Well,firstly you need to know what your measurements are right now compared to what your perfect ideal body shape is going to be. Once you know where to start, you can determine how to go about getting to where you want to be.

The health and fitness industry has always been striving for the perfectly proportioned look. However, nobody has managed to pin down what this “look” is all about, how to measure it, and how to get it until John Barban, author of The Adonis Index Workout designed a plan on bringing you to your specific ideally perfect body shape starting with your present male body measurements.

Forget about doing weights to get bigger muscles or long boring cardio exercises to lose weight and fat. The perfect male body should be carved out with specific exercises and the workout routine is different for everyone because the starting point of everybody is different.

This is about a specific workout routine to build your body into its most appealing perfect shape. The idea is to get bigger muscles only at the right places and lose inches where you need lose them so that you can get a proportionately shaped perfect male physique. This is the male body shape that women find attractive and men respect.

So find out what are your measurements now and then work towards getting the appealing perfect male body that everyone desires now.

Chris Chew is a fitness, health and relationship consultant. Read his free articles at Perfect Male Body Measurements and How To Get Attractive Male Swimmer’s Body

Tips For Performing Cardio Without Running

There are many different reasons why you may be interested in performing cardio workouts that do not include running, with joint pain and a general hate for cardio topping the list for most people. Whether you physically can’t withstand the pressure that running places on your body or have a real dislike for running in general, you have tons of options for burning calories that don’t include lacing up the sneakers and pounding pavement.

Low-Tension Machinery

Your first option would be to purchase or otherwise gain access to some variety of workout machinery. Many people who can’t stand running can get into a walk on the treadmill or a ride on a spin bike, especially when it is done in their own home with the distraction of some good music or a television.

If your biggest concern with running is the stress on your joints, then consider low-tension machinery such as an elliptical or recumbent bike. If your pain is more severe, you would likely be better off with a recumbent bike, but you can do arm lifts with dumbbells to make the workout more intense. You may also be able to do adjust the tension on the bike to create a more demanding yet completely joint safe workout.

Dancing

This has to be at the top of the list for cardio alternatives whether you love to run or not. You can dance anywhere, anytime and can make it as intense or gentle as you want it to be. Your movements can be wild and intense so you burn hundreds of calories per session or you can dance around in a calmer manner that delivers a more conservative calorie burn.

Dancing will also help relieve stress and leave you in a much happier mood!

Swimming

Many people who hate exercise in general can deal with swimming laps or taking a water aerobics class. If you have severe lower body pain or problems with bending your leg joints you can swim with your legs out behind you, pulling your lower body through the pool with your upper body.

If you have limitations of movement with your upper body, you can prop your chest and upper body on the side wall and kick your legs out behind you to get in some form of a workout.

For those with more severe pain or physical limitations, just getting in the pool and keeping your body moving can be a form of cardio that helps keep you healthy and helps control weight.

Interval Training

If your problem is just that you hate running or have a general distaste for cardio workouts, consider doing a variety of strength movements mixed with some non-running cardio bursts. You will virtually be performing strength building movements with 30-60 seconds of cardio movement thrown in to elevate your heart rate and burn more calories.

Some non-running cardio movements that can be added include:

* Step-ups on a small platform or exercise step.

* Knee lifts.

* Jumping jacks (if necessary, step legs out and in rather than jumping)

* Fast punches (squat down, punch out in front of you with control)

Whatever your reasons are for not wanting to run, it is no excuse to become sedentary or continue to live a sedentary lifestyle! Just find a way to get your body moving, even if it’s just strapping on a $5 pedometer and vowing to walk 5,000 steps a day.

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How Exercise Helps Weight Loss Surgery

With any weight loss plan, exercise plays a vital role. Not only does exercise help lose the fat, but it can also help tone muscles, give a person more energy and help the person feel better, too. Weight loss surgery is no exception. It does not work alone. Instead, it is critical that a patient add in carefully planned out dietary needs and a daily routine of exercise.

Some obese patients may find that exercise is difficult. Obesity causes shortness of breath and can make a person feel very tired. After weight loss surgery, the doctor will carefully assess the patient to find out when it is acceptable to start exercising. Depending on the type of weight loss surgery, this can take anywhere from four to six weeks following surgery. After that time, it is important for the patient to find an exercise program that he or she will find easy to stick to and can work at their own pace. Sometimes, an exercise routine should start out slow and as the weight begins to fall off, can be gradually increased.

There are several reasons why weight loss surgery patients should add exercise in their daily regimen. The main reason is to aid in weight loss. A patient who has had weight loss surgery will already be taking in fewer calories, but exercise can improve the end results of the surgery. Using an exercise routine can help a patient increase their energy levels and boost their metabolism, too. When a person has a good metabolism, he or she can burn calories faster than before.

Another big reason to include exercise everyday following weight loss surgery is that the exercise can reduce the chance of needing plastic surgery from excess skin. Many weight loss surgery patients find that after losing so much weight in a short period of time, they have excess weight. This can be anywhere on the body including on the back of the arms, buttocks and in the abdomen area. Plastic surgery will remove the excess skin from these areas, but it is only considered after at least a year following surgery. With daily exercise, the skin has a better chance of molding or contouring to the body gradually. This is one huge benefit of including exercise following weight loss surgery.
When it is time to decide what kind of exercise routine is best, a patient should consider the type of exercise that they will enjoy the most. This will make it much easier to stick to the routine. Walking is a good start for most. Many people can stay motivated to exercise by carrying a small radio or cd player while working out. Working out with a friend can also increase motivation and help a person stay on track. It is usually recommended that weight loss surgery patients begin their exercise routine with a daily walk. This should be done at least five times a week for 20 minutes each day. As the body adjusts to the weight loss and exercise, patients should add in other aerobic activities. Some beneficial exercises might include swimming, biking, golfing and working out on machines at the gym.

Exercise after a heart attack?

Disclaimer: This article is intended for information only, and to let you know the kinds of exercise your doctor may prescribe during your recovery period following a heart attack.  DO NOT follow any exercise programme without the guidance of your doctor.

Returning to Fitness and activity after heart problems

Feeling apprehensive as you leave hospital is normal. If you find you need support, you should contact a member of the support team who is following you up on your discharge from hospital.

Although you’ll receive follow up appointments at the hospital after you leave, your family health care provider will also follow up your care. Within the first few days after you’ve been discharged home, information about your stay in hospital should be forwarded on to your GP. If you need to see him in the first few days after leaving hospital, take your discharge letter and medicines with you as the information from the hospital may not yet have reached him.

You’ll need to have your cholesterol levels checked approximately 4-6 weeks after your discharge. If you have raised cholesterol or fats in your blood, your health care provider may suggest your whole family is checked. He’ll then periodically check your blood fat levels to ensure they are kept at a reasonable level.

Tiredness is very common during the first few weeks after discharge from hospital after a heart attack. But if you notice excessive tiredness, increasing breathlessness or more frequent angina attacks, then you should make arrangements to see your health care provider for a check up.

If you suspect you’re experiencing side effects from your medication, inform your health care practitioner.

Never stop taking your medication without consulting your health care provider first!

Some of the medication you started taking in hospital can affect your blood pressure. You should have it checked at least monthly initially. Once your blood pressure is properly stabilised, your health care provider will probably want to check it every 3-4 months.

 

Exercise programmes

A good exercise programme assists the blood in circulating around the body and keeps your heart healthy. Therefore it’s an important part of your recovery.

Exercise is especially important in the early stages of your recovery, particularly if you spend a lot of time sitting in a chair or lying in bed.

Aim to do a little more each day, and try not to worry if you’re unable to increase your activity when you think you should. Wait a few more days, and then try again. Next time you’ll probably succeed.

Here are some tips to help you exercise safely:

• Try to be active at different times throughout the day rather than sitting down for lengthy periods of time.
• Exercise should not be done immediately after meals.
• Avoid exercising in extremes of weather i.e. when it is hot, cold or windy.
• Walking is a safe exercise to undertake whilst you recover. Gradually build up within your own limits the speed and distance of you’re walking during the period of your recovery.
• You may find walking for short distances more frequently easier than taking one long walk.

If you were given a home exercise leaflet in your discharge information pack, be assured, the exercises are safe to undertake both in hospital and at home.

Following these exercises will aid your recovery and rehabilitation. However, please remember they are only intended as a guide. As with all exercise you will discover your own limitations and how to adapt to them. If you’re not sure if what you are doing is safe, contact your Cardiac Nurse or ask your health care provider.

The series of activities laid out overleaf have been specially designed to aid your recovery and rehabilitation.

They are intended as a guide only!

Attempt all the exercises; you’ll discover your own limitations, and how to adapt accordingly.

If you experience any pain, shortness of breath or dizziness whilst doing exercises STOP and inform your health care provider immediately!

Home Exercise Programme

In the first few weeks of your recovery you should not do anything which requires you to:

• lift

• pull or push

• use a sudden burst of energy.

Also avoid becoming constipated!

Week 1

• Stay within your own house and garden. Use the stairs only once a day (Once up and once down). If you need to use the stairs more often than once, e.g. to go to the toilet, go up and down slowly and don’t be afraid to stop if you experience chest pain or breathlessness.
• You can walk around the house and garden, but for the first week avoid going out on very cold, wet or windy days, or in very hot weather.
• You can carry out some light activities, such as washing and drying the dishes, reading, watching TV and shaving, but avoid housework, e.g. washing, cleaning windows, vacuuming and ironing.
• When you bath or shower make sure the water is not too hot.
• Have a rest in the afternoon – make yourself comfortable on the settee and put your feet up.

• Try not to have too many visitors as this can be very tiring. Ask visitors not to smoke in your company as you may find this distressing – particularly if you are trying to give up yourself.
• Have a good night’s sleep; avoid coffee or tea at bedtime as these can keep you awake. Light reading or listening to music may help you get to sleep, but if you find getting to sleep is difficult, relaxation exercises may help.

Week 2

• Try to walk a little further this week, away from the house but avoiding hilly areas. Increase this distance a little every day. Attempt the stairs two or three times a day at a steady pace and continue with light housework. Do not attempt to carry out any other household tasks.
• If you are still feeling tired, continue to have a rest in the afternoon and make sure you get enough sleep at night.
• By your second week at home you may want to start making love again, (see the section on sex). Try light house work – dusting, washing dishes, cooking, still keep stair climbing to a minimum.

Week 3

• Continue to increase the distance you walk each day, and go for a walk twice a day whenever possible. Use the stairs three to four times each day – but do so steadily.
• Increase your activities to include light shopping and light gardening tasks such as weeding or planting seedlings. Do not do any digging.
• Try to manage without an afternoon rest unless you are feeling very tired, but try to make sure you get good nights sleep.

Week 4

• Aim towards resuming your normal way of life this week.
• Try walking up a slight incline and continue to increase the distance you walk each day as this is extremely good for you.
• You can attempt most every day activities but start gradually e.g. vacuuming, sweeping, light painting, using a light hover mower, ironing.

One Month

Continue to resume everyday activities but do not do any heavy lifting. Lifting should be avoided for at least 3-4 months and then resumed gradually – (however you must stop immediately if any chest pain occurs when you lift something). Take regular walks, as this is an excellent form of exercise.

Weeks 6-8

• Wash the windows

• Wash the car

• Watering (with a can)

• Mowing