Want To Stop Hiding Man Boobs?

I have probably had a more wide-ranging experience of business life than most prior to qualifying as a Fitness Professional and have met quite a few men who had developed a hunched posture and usually wore baggy shirts and sweaters. It was only when my colleagues and I had to ’strip off’ that I saw why…it  was the common issue of hiding man boobs. My knowledge of the extent of this kind of issue amongst guys was, of course, virtually zero but I have done much research over recent years as to the causes so that I would be better placed to help guys in the gym.

Not much knowledge was in the public domain, during my time at school in the 1960’s, about issues such as gynecomastia but I had a classmate who may well have had this conditiion. We did not pay much attention to it at the time but he did seem to have reasons not to partake in sports, gym sessions etc. and this, obviously, meant that he wasn’t embarrassed in the showers afterwards. It did not help his situation that one or two boys did make stupid
comments about his ‘breasts’, so creating in the need for. Actually, 93% of suffering adolescents do lose their ‘breasts’ after 3 years or so.

Back then the only option which doctors gave for gynecomastia was surgery as little was known about hormonal imbalance. Obviously, a lot of guys were then left with the ubsightly scar tissue that was left after surgery. A cure-probably, but which was worse…the problem or the cure?

As the years went by, manufacturers started marketing compression underwear to flatten the chest and assist in hiding man boobs. These have been improved a lot over the years and are now available in several different types. If you want to venture down this route, here are some guidelines which you need to think about as there are lots of companies marketingcompression undergarments at prices which vary from 70 to 200 dollars:

• Purchase good quality and ensure that the underwear is guaranteed for a minimum of 30 extreme washes and many more everyday ones.

• Comfort and control are important pre-requisites of your chosen compression underwear so be certain that the material is 3-way stretch.

• The fabric must be soft, incorporating fiber mixtures such as ‘Tactel’ or ‘Lycrasoft’.

• The fabric has to be of the ‘breathable’ type to allow moisture to escape and air to get in.

• So you can stop bacteria and moulds thriving, check that the fabric is also anti-microbial.

I don’t propose to highlight any particular manufacturers as I look on these undergarments as a easy option to cover up the condition and ought just be a temporary measureto help in hiding man boobs. Surely it is better to address the issue of excess male breast tissue head on. I have myself assisted a number of menin the gym and shown them that they can achieve a great chest by making lifestyle and dietary changes together with a professionally designed workout regime. Here are some essential principles to consider when putting together a chest workout:

• Make certain that you are bodily sound enough to undertake general exercise and target the chest specifically.

• Warm up correctly for 5 minutes and additionally do some large muscle group stretches.

• I would advise you to spend no more than 25 to 30 minutes on each major muscle group.

• Ensure that your exercise technique is correct with a good range of movement, neutral spine and that every repetition is completed in an unhurried, focussed manner.

• Mix free weights and resistance machines.

• Limit your workouts to 1 hour.

If you want to get maximum results with your chest workouts:

• Make use of various sorts of chest presses in your routines mixing barbells, dumbbells, seated presses and Smith Machines.

• Take up different positions…flat, incline, decline and seated.

• Utilise 3 different ways of doing flyes…machines, cables and dumbbells. These will all help shape your chest.

• Perform 3 sets of 3 to 5 assorted chest disciplines, each set with 12 to 15 repetitions for a start.

• Vary your workout every 4 to 6 weeks in order to continue making gains.

Having said all of the above, I do know that some men simply do not feel at ease in gyms, cannot afford them or do not live near one. Perhaps also you afford to buy compression undergarments, so I have evaluated some other, natural ways.

I have detailed the outcome of my investigations on my website, The Best Chest Guide, as well as
a lot more facts and figures about gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia…the two triggers for the laying down of excess male breast tissue which, in turn, gives rise to the obsession
with hiding man boobs. It was vital to me that those solutions that my research unearthed were drug-free and tied in with my own philosophy on workouts, nutrition and lifestyle. Hop over to the website and see what you think.