Get Rid Of Man Boobs

There are numerous men around the world today who are suffering from Gynecomastia. This codition is more commonly referred to as man boobs. Men who suffer from man boobs can find it extremely embarrassing and many of them want to have drastic surgical procedures to get rid of the condition. The problem with using surgery to resolve man boobs is the recovery time afterwards can be long and painful.

There is another solution though for those who suffer from man boobs. By following a simple healthy diet and exercise plan you can drastically reduce the appearance of your man boobs.

Firstly, let us discover some of the causes man boobs:

Puberty. During this period in a mans life their hormones are in a state of flux which results in acne and deeper voice, and sometimes man boobs. Once the puberty stage has ended then hormone levels stabilize and in most cases man boobs will disappear.

Weight. Men who are carrying excess weight carry fat in different places. In most men they carry any additional weight around their midsection. However, is some men this excess weight gets added only in the chest area which can give the appearance of man boobs.

Medication. Various medications prescribed by your doctor may have some side effects that can cause man boobs. Anti-depressants plus anabolic steroids have been documented to have caused those type of side effects. Illegal drugs also can cause man boobs in some cases.

Medical Reasons. Some medical conditions that can cause man boobs include liver disease, leukemia, leprosy, tumors and genetic disorders.

If you think you’re experiencing man boobs because of medication side effects or a medical condition you should consult your doctor who will then advise you on the best course of action to take.

On of the best ways to get rid of man boobs is through diet and exercise. But when you exercise you must do a combination of cardio and strength training. If you just weight train without dieting you won’t get the results you want and vice versa.

Interval training is a very good form of cardio exercise. For this exercise you do a short bout of intense cardio action followed by a period of slower, but brisk exercise.

For example, You could go to a park and sprint fast for 30 seconds and then walk quickly for a few minutes. Do that 5 times per session. Ideally you want to do that 3 or more times per week to get the full benefits from it.

Push ups or bench press exercises are a great way to target the chest area and build up a good looking chest area.

You should start by doing 20 press ups per day and build up to 30 or 40 over time. Go easy at first and make sure you do them correctly so as not to get injured.

If you have access to a weight bench or gym then bench press exercises are a great way to improve the appearance of your chest area.

You should consult with your doctor before starting any type of weight or cardio routines.