Comments on: Will situps and crunches help get rid of stomach fat? http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat useful information on getting a flat belly Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:45:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: TR http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat/comment-page-1#comment-318 TR Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:57:59 +0000 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat#comment-318 I would recommend a mix of exercises, all performed while on your back: The Bicycle Roll-ups (also called the reverse crunch) Crunches - with / without holding weights, with/without exercise ball Finally, the best way to get rid of fat if you cannot do cardio is to monitor caloric intake (especially carbohydrates*) *carbohydrates are too easily over-eaten in the great USA. Excess carbs trigger fat storage faster than excess protein/fats because they directly impact the production of insulin.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises.htm I would recommend a mix of exercises, all performed while on your back:

The Bicycle

Roll-ups (also called the reverse crunch)

Crunches – with / without holding weights, with/without exercise ball

Finally, the best way to get rid of fat if you cannot do cardio is to monitor caloric intake (especially carbohydrates*)

*carbohydrates are too easily over-eaten in the great USA. Excess carbs trigger fat storage faster than excess protein/fats because they directly impact the production of insulin.
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]]> By: xsophieshex http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat/comment-page-1#comment-317 xsophieshex Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:23:59 +0000 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat#comment-317 unless you do cardio to burn the fat all sit up n crunches will do is build your muscle under the layer of fat<br><b>References : </b><br> unless you do cardio to burn the fat all sit up n crunches will do is build your muscle under the layer of fat
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]]> By: Aaron T http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat/comment-page-1#comment-316 Aaron T Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:15:59 +0000 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat#comment-316 No. Crunches and sit ups will only strengthen your abs and unless your doing a thousand, isn't strenuous enough to burn fat. Diet is the number one concern when it comes to excess body fat. Try switching to a more natural diet, avoid processed foods, refined flour and sugar and eat mainly fruits and vegetables. Cardio is also important though, any exercise that gets your heart really pumping will help burn fat. If you can't run, there is always other options. Be creative. I like shadow boxing for 3 to 5 three minute rounds. Just make sure it wipes you out and you'll see results.<br><b>References : </b><br> No. Crunches and sit ups will only strengthen your abs and unless your doing a thousand, isn’t strenuous enough to burn fat. Diet is the number one concern when it comes to excess body fat. Try switching to a more natural diet, avoid processed foods, refined flour and sugar and eat mainly fruits and vegetables. Cardio is also important though, any exercise that gets your heart really pumping will help burn fat. If you can’t run, there is always other options. Be creative. I like shadow boxing for 3 to 5 three minute rounds. Just make sure it wipes you out and you’ll see results.
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]]> By: sheila_0123 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat/comment-page-1#comment-315 sheila_0123 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:35:59 +0000 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat#comment-315 Reducing your "fat" intake will help the crunches even more. It is stored for reserve energy and requires more energy than glycogen to "burn". I am attempting the same thing except that I have decided to use a Mediterrean diet during the process. I find that a body ball is helpful in performing exercises that are "core" intensive without the impact stress on the various joints (including knees and ankles). Impact exercises are important in maintaining good bone development; however, too much can result in pain, strain, and suffering. The body balls are less than $20 (last time I looked); and, they are fun to use...children enjoy them, too. See the medical source below for more information on weight loss and exercise.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec01/ch006/ch006a.html?qt=weight%20loss&alt=sh#sec01-ch006-ch006a-651 Reducing your "fat" intake will help the crunches even more. It is stored for reserve energy and requires more energy than glycogen to "burn". I am attempting the same thing except that I have decided to use a Mediterrean diet during the process. I find that a body ball is helpful in performing exercises that are "core" intensive without the impact stress on the various joints (including knees and ankles). Impact exercises are important in maintaining good bone development; however, too much can result in pain, strain, and suffering. The body balls are less than $20 (last time I looked); and, they are fun to use…children enjoy them, too.

See the medical source below for more information on weight loss and exercise.
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http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec01/ch006/ch006a.html?qt=weight%20loss&alt=sh#sec01-ch006-ch006a-651

]]> By: xxitskiller http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat/comment-page-1#comment-314 xxitskiller Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:11:59 +0000 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat#comment-314 If you really want to get rid of stomach fat, you're going to have to suffer a bit. Here you go: Okay, I'll try. First of all, no starving yourself. Or using laxatives or making yourself throw up. Drink at least 8 cups (64 oz) of water a day. That's 4 water bottles full. Eat 3 square meals a day, and have 2 small snacks. One between breakfast and lunch and the other between lunch and dinner. That way you won't be super hungry at meal time and pig out. Don't drink anything other than water and milk (preferably skim)... juice has a TON of added and natural sugars. Especially not soda/soft drinks/pop or whatever you call it. No junk food... (this means candy, chips, fried foods, popcorn, etc...) Give up sugary foods. Desserts, pretty much. And sweet cereals and things like that. And, of course, exercising is good too. Don't overdo it at first. If you're not active, start with about 30 minutes of aerobic cardio exercise. Some good ways to exercise are: Raquetball. Since you're running after a little ball, you don't really have to think about the fact that you're running, which can be really tiring. You just want to get to the ball. It's GREAT exercise. Plus, it's fun, even if you absolutely SUCK, like me. Running/ Jogging. Well, duh. great if you want to get rid of a stomach, and flabby legs. Swimming. Pretty much good all around. Plus, it doesn't tear at your muscles like running, so you probably won't be as sore the next day. Buy work-out videos. Yeah, okay. I know it sounds lame. But seriously, they work. And if you don't feel like making a total fool of yourself in front of a class, but still need ideas of what to do, they're great. Crunches. I'm not going to explain them. Hopefully you already know what they are. Pushups. Yes, I know most people think they're just for arm muscles, but they really aren't. If you do them, you'll notice your abs getting really tight. If they're too hard, try alternating, do one real pushup then one with your knees on the floor. Leg lifts- Pretty much what it sounds like. Lie flat on your back, then lift your legs back toward your stomach. Plies- Mostly work the leg muscles. Stand with your feet directly beneath your elbows and pretend to sit down. My old dance teacher made us do those until every single one of us was groaning. We all wanted to kill her, but, as a result, we had killer legs. Cheesy, right? I know. Forgive me. Bad habits are hard to kill. Levitation- Okay, not really. You sit upright, with your legs in front of you, then lean back like you're going to lie down, but never let your back actually touch the ground. Then sit upright again. Remember to breathe. Pull ups- Again, pretty much what it sounds like. Stand upright, (don't bend your back!) and pull your knee up as close to your stomach as you can. Pull your arms down as you lift your leg. Then alternate legs. Suicides- Pretty sure you already know what those are. Run from one spot to another, touch the ground and run back. Pretty much all I can think of at the moment. Hope I helped. Best of luck. : )<br><b>References : </b><br> If you really want to get rid of stomach fat, you’re going to have to suffer a bit. Here you go:

Okay, I’ll try.

First of all, no starving yourself. Or using laxatives or making yourself throw up.

Drink at least 8 cups (64 oz) of water a day. That’s 4 water bottles full.

Eat 3 square meals a day, and have 2 small snacks. One between breakfast and lunch and the other between lunch and dinner. That way you won’t be super hungry at meal time and pig out.

Don’t drink anything other than water and milk (preferably skim)… juice has a TON of added and natural sugars. Especially not soda/soft drinks/pop or whatever you call it.

No junk food… (this means candy, chips, fried foods, popcorn, etc…)

Give up sugary foods. Desserts, pretty much. And sweet cereals and things like that.

And, of course, exercising is good too. Don’t overdo it at first. If you’re not active, start with about 30 minutes of aerobic cardio exercise.

Some good ways to exercise are:

Raquetball. Since you’re running after a little ball, you don’t really have to think about the fact that you’re running, which can be really tiring. You just want to get to the ball. It’s GREAT exercise. Plus, it’s fun, even if you absolutely SUCK, like me.

Running/ Jogging. Well, duh. great if you want to get rid of a stomach, and flabby legs.

Swimming. Pretty much good all around. Plus, it doesn’t tear at your muscles like running, so you probably won’t be as sore the next day.

Buy work-out videos. Yeah, okay. I know it sounds lame. But seriously, they work. And if you don’t feel like making a total fool of yourself in front of a class, but still need ideas of what to do, they’re great.

Crunches. I’m not going to explain them. Hopefully you already know what they are.

Pushups. Yes, I know most people think they’re just for arm muscles, but they really aren’t. If you do them, you’ll notice your abs getting really tight. If they’re too hard, try alternating, do one real pushup then one with your knees on the floor.

Leg lifts- Pretty much what it sounds like. Lie flat on your back, then lift your legs back toward your stomach.

Plies- Mostly work the leg muscles. Stand with your feet directly beneath your elbows and pretend to sit down. My old dance teacher made us do those until every single one of us was groaning. We all wanted to kill her, but, as a result, we had killer legs. Cheesy, right? I know. Forgive me. Bad habits are hard to kill.

Levitation- Okay, not really. You sit upright, with your legs in front of you, then lean back like you’re going to lie down, but never let your back actually touch the ground. Then sit upright again. Remember to breathe.

Pull ups- Again, pretty much what it sounds like. Stand upright, (don’t bend your back!) and pull your knee up as close to your stomach as you can. Pull your arms down as you lift your leg. Then alternate legs.

Suicides- Pretty sure you already know what those are. Run from one spot to another, touch the ground and run back.

Pretty much all I can think of at the moment. Hope I helped. Best of luck. : )
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]]> By: Kates http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat/comment-page-1#comment-313 Kates Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:27:59 +0000 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat#comment-313 You have to do cardio to burn fat. Sure you can do all the sit ups you want and will get that six pack but you wont see it until you get rid of the fat. Try an elliptical or swimming. These two cardio exercises are easy on the knees and ankles.<br><b>References : </b><br> You have to do cardio to burn fat. Sure you can do all the sit ups you want and will get that six pack but you wont see it until you get rid of the fat. Try an elliptical or swimming. These two cardio exercises are easy on the knees and ankles.
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]]> By: Blahblahblah http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat/comment-page-1#comment-312 Blahblahblah Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:14:59 +0000 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat#comment-312 Yes crunches work to tone your stomach and back but to burn the fat you also need to go on a healthy diet, or just change your eating habits all together. You don't have to run to lose weight walking is good too.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes crunches work to tone your stomach and back but to burn the fat you also need to go on a healthy diet, or just change your eating habits all together.
You don’t have to run to lose weight walking is good too.
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]]> By: Bucky http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat/comment-page-1#comment-311 Bucky Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:52:59 +0000 http://www.flatbellytips.com/get-rid-of-stomach-fat/will-situps-and-crunches-help-get-rid-of-stomach-fat#comment-311 no its not correct. you have to do cardio to burn the fat, crunches just help tone it. try walking, swimming, or the eliptcal.<br><b>References : </b><br> no its not correct. you have to do cardio to burn the fat, crunches just help tone it. try walking, swimming, or the eliptcal.
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