100 sit ups per day

[DejaVu]

On the 1st of March I started working out (100 sit ups per day), I usually do 10, then rest 5 minutes, 10, etc until I reach 100 in less than half an hour, typically. I know loosing stomach fat is important and I'm cutting down on eating rather drastically. Before I started working out I was around ~69 ish, I'm down to 66.8 atm. I've been told that you also need to do other exercises apart from sit ups to get abs, is this true? I really don't have the time (or will) to do other exercises. How long should it take to get results doing sit ups alone at this rate? I want a noticeable improvement by the end of the month and a six pack by summer.

[Invincible]

100 is quite a lot really.
There is more to abs than sit-ups and there are other parts of your abs that aren't exercised by simple sit-ups.

Look at doing crunches, there are several variations. A 10 minute intensive workout of abs, sides, lower abs, plank and cycle would be just as effective if not more.

For your abs to show.. pump protein and do at least half an hour of cardio a day, if not more.

[DejaVu]

Well, isn't crunches basically the same as sit ups, but without reaching your knees? That should exercise the same muscles.

[Invincible]

Yeah. Once you feel the strain, that's all you need to do. You don't need to go all the way up.

[Wakesetter03]

Well, isn't crunches basically the same as sit ups, but without reaching your knees? That should exercise the same muscles.

Yes and no. I won't be able to explain in detail though - I don't have my iMuscle app open right this moment.
Two examples of other exercises could be the bicycle or plank - google for pics etc.
There are also different variations of sit ups and crunches that work different muscles, how you hold your feet, how you raise (straight or to the side) etc.

When I first started working out, google was my friend in helping me get to workout sites (forums etc) that told of different exercises and other valuable information.

What iNub said before though was spot on - quality over quantity.

[DejaVu]

Thing is I don't have time for other exercises, will sit ups on their own work (even if it takes more time than with various exercises)?

[Skeptical Bear]

100 sit-ups is a lot. But there are other exercises as other people have told that you should to help you lose the weight or get it toned. Running would help as well, and spreading out the work out to other stuff helps out to make quicker process.

[DejaVu]

How can running help me build abs? I understand how it can strengthen other muscles, but I'm just looking to build abs.

[Skeptical Bear]

Well, I can't tell you it's legit but when I run for long periods of time, I sometimes feel the burn there after a while. I wasn't sure if you wanted to lose weight or get abs so I just mentioned that. I'm currently trying to lose extra fat from my stomach so running is one of many workouts I do to lose the weight. As for abs, not really sure what else though. Sorry.

[DejaVu]

Well, I'm attempting to loose stomach fat so that abs will show when I get them. Running isn't an option since I really don't have the time.

[Wakesetter03]

Well, I'm attempting to loose stomach fat so that abs will show when I get them. Running isn't an option since I really don't have the time.
If you don't have the time, chances are you won't get abs.
To do other exercises in the same time as your 100 sit ups, do less sit ups and add the other exercises
And this is generalized, but I will risk saying that without cardio (running) abs are almost impossible. It not only removes stomach fat but does work a variety of muscles as well as keeping you healthy.
It sounds to me like you're not committed. If you're not, you won't get abs.

[Golden Terror]

uf bueno haga lo mejor que puedas ;)

[DejaVu]

I am committed, it takes commitment to do 100 a day even when you're feeling really tired and would rather not. It's just I don't have the time for running.

[Straight]

Try and add 10 more sit ups each day. That will push you. Also, if you are still in school, try doing a sport maybe... twice or three times every school week.

I added 30 more sit ups than my usual (100). Also, are you doing 100 in a row or 10, break, 10, break? I know a friend who does that... you wont get anywhere.

Finally, Have milk after. Helps restore broken muscle.

[DejaVu]

10 break or so, although I've switched to 20 break, 20 break now. Should I do them all in one go?

[monkeyfish]

Don't strain or over do yourself with them all at once, thats bound to do more bad than good, and as Skeptical Bear said running will help, i can assure you know as someone who used to do regular athletics and cross country that it does help to tone your abs

[DejaVu]

I would run, but I really don't have the time. I guess I'll just have to go with what I'm doing at the moment.

[Straight]

to be honest, 10 wont push you enough. at least do 15/20 :P i think I do too many at a time...I just did 60

[Straight]

Are you still keeping up with it? And add me? :P

[DejaVu]

Yup, I usually do 20-30 in a row now, sometimes even 50. Sure :)

[Straight]

I tried to see how many I could do, fast (like, once every 2 seconds) without slowing down, i got to 40 :P

[DejaVu]

That's alright, do you work out regularly?

[Straight]

I do badminton every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. I also go to the gym every Thursday

[DejaVu]

How much time do you spend in the gym? I'm thinking about going but don't know how many hours I should put in to achieve results.

[Straight]

1 hour

[DejaVu]

Has it given you abs?

[Eclipsical]

100 is good...yes...also do crunches and other cardio...because if you have a bit of pudge you can build abs but they'd be hidden.

[DejaVu]

I have a lil bit of belly fat, but hopefully it will go away soon. Aren't crunches the same as sit ups except you don't go as far though? I reckon they train the same muscles.

[Jean Poutine]

Sit-ups are dangerous for your back. Do crunches.

[DejaVu]

Sit-ups are dangerous for your back. Do crunches.

Nah, that hasn't been confirmed. Also, sit ups exercise the body more.

On a a side note, I can now do the 100 in a row and abs have began to form. However, I still have a layer of fat, but only at the bottom of the stomach. I've lost a lost of weight and even my ribs are showing through my skin a bit, but that big bit of fat won't go away.

[Jean Poutine]

Nah, that hasn't been confirmed. Also, sit ups exercise the body more.

On a a side note, I can now do the 100 in a row and abs have began to form. However, I still have a layer of fat, but only at the bottom of the stomach. I've lost a lost of weight and even my ribs are showing through my skin a bit, but that big bit of fat won't go away.

Your back. Don't go whining to mommy once it's fucked up because of all the pressure you've been putting on your lumbar area.

[DejaVu]

Your back. Don't go whining to mommy once it's fucked up because of all the pressure you've been putting on your lumbar area.

Crunches put pressure on your neck from putting your hands behind it and pushing it forwards.

[xxx.xxx]

Would u see a big difference by doing a 100 or more each day?

[DejaVu]

Would u see a big difference by doing a 100 or more each day?

Yeah, I've noticed abs starting to form :)

[xxx.xxx]

Id be lucky to get half the amount :)

[Wakesetter03]

Crunches put pressure on your neck from putting your hands behind it and pushing it forwards.

-.- Are you serious?
If you knew how to do a proper sit up, you'd realize your hands should only be on your head/neck as a stability or resting thing, not to push you up.
The sit up motion should be uniquely from your abs.

Instead of doing 100 sit ups of the same type, mix that hundred with different types, side to side, inverted feet. Etc Etc.

Crunches are a better option, why waste the extra movement?
You gain minimum gain with a sit up compared to a crunch.

[DejaVu]

I do them with my arms crossed, since it's better for your neck/back. Even if you get a minimum gain from doing sit ups instead of crunches, it's still a gain :P

[Wakesetter03]

I do them with my arms crossed, since it's better for your neck/back. Even if you get a minimum gain from doing sit ups instead of crunches, it's still a gain :P

By mimimum I mean there is no point to doing them. Why do you think anyone who knows what they're doing will generally do a crunch over a sit up?

It's an easy mistake to make, but there's method to people's madness usually.

Also, maybe try and address your posture. It sounds to me like it's wrong, you'll get a much better work out if you do them properly :)

[northskater110]

try doing some bicycles and leg lifts, great workouts.

[DejaVu]

By mimimum I mean there is no point to doing them. Why do you think anyone who knows what they're doing will generally do a crunch over a sit up?

It's an easy mistake to make, but there's method to people's madness usually.

Also, maybe try and address your posture. It sounds to me like it's wrong, you'll get a much better work out if you do them properly :)

I read something about sit ups exercising hip muscles, whereas crunches don't.

try doing some bicycles and leg lifts, great workouts.

I find them REALLY hard :/

[iallen]

i would do 20 tops

[DejaVu]

i would do 20 tops

Is that what YOU can do or are you recommending me to do a maximum of 20 per day?

[Straight]

Sorry for the late reply, Yeah the gym does help! Its a nice bit of intense cardio.

I can start to feel/see my 6 pack comming :D

This is my schedule for every week sports wise:

Monday - nothing
Tuesday - Badminton
Wednesday - nothing
Thursday - Badminton, Gym
Friday - Badminton
Saturday - Sailing
Sunday - Sailing

(Badminton and gym are both 1 hour per session, Sailing can range from 1 hour per session to five)

[DejaVu]

I've done sailing before, can be pretty tiring, but it's fun :)

[Nellerin]

I can if i want to. But 100 situps/day isn't actually good for you and can end up hurting you.

[Straight]

I've done sailing before, can be pretty tiring, but it's fun :)

Yeah, Ive been doing sailing for as long as I can remember :P

[armadaskiing]

Just a thing, if you're excersising just abs by doing sit ups, it's smart to do excersises for your back. I think you don't get what I'm trying to say, anyway greetz

[wildone016]

IM impressed....I think I can do 20.

[Genghis Khan]

You should focus on doing short-bursts of intense cardio if you're really looking to burn fat. Abs exercises are good, but you're not loosing much fat by doing them because you're only working one muscle group. If you're already quite skinny around the waist area then sure, that will bring them out but if you have stomach fat then the only way you're going to see your 6 pack is by removing the stomach fat.

You can do this by doing 3-5 minutes of cardio exercises that really get your heart rate going. Do them daily and when you're eating meals, eat more frequently but with relatively less portions. Plus the best food to eat would be chicken and beef, considering it's protein which'll help develop your muscles.

If you need specific details on what exercises to do you can PM me.

[Sudds3]

Umm idk...push ups and pull ups and all the other simple work outs! My track coach makes us do 250 situps a day then a lot of other more complex workouts....i will be jacked very very soon!

[DejaVu]

I don't have space in which to do cardio, otherwise I would. And yeah, I have quite a bit of belly fat which is IMPOSSIBLE to remove.

[TwilightFan]

I do 100 sit-ups a day. I don't rest in beetween. It was hard at first but I've been doing it for almost one year now and I got used to it. I can even talk to my mum while I'm doing the sit-ups! :D I guess I start doing 200 sit-ups a day so it would have a point ...

[Blackout]

If you have enough space to lie down then you have enough space to do cadio. Try mountain climbers, you just get into pushup position but with your butt a little higher, and then bring your knees to your chest one at a time, like while one is going towards your chest the other should be going back to your starting position. If i didnt explain it well enough then you should search them up on the internet, but those are amazing for cardio and don't need much space at all.

[Genghis Khan]

I don't have space in which to do cardio, otherwise I would. And yeah, I have quite a bit of belly fat which is IMPOSSIBLE to remove.

Focus mainly on gaining muscle then, this shouldn't be just your abdominal region. If you're just doing crunches, you're working a single muscle group, this can burn some fat, but not enough to get you six pack abs. You should focus on working your shoulders, biceps, triceps, your legs and your chest as well. Remember that gaining muscle and losing fat are not two different concepts, they go hand-in-hand. If you can do exercises like


Mountain climbers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4)
Push ups (http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/pushups)
Squats (http://www.ehow.com/video_2279922_do-squats.html)
Towel push ups (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwr3Dn0F60)
Knee to elbow planks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lzjaBLTFhU)
Crunches (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yOFvV-NSeY)
Burpees (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1yWBNgRHrc)


at home, and do them constantly (one after the other) over a short period of time. You'd be working out twice as effectively compared to running or jogging on a treadmill for hours. If you can find space to do these exercises one after the other for a constant 5 minutes, and then break and repeat, then you're on your way to losing a lot of belly fat.

There's a lot of YouTubers that I'd recommend, but the current two favourites for amateurs would be sixpackshortcuts and insanehomefatloss. They're both hosted by the same user, he has excellent workout plans, he's currently released about... 2 dvds? But you don't have to purchase them, he's got equally good workout plans on his two channels.

Here's a couple of videos of him showing you what exercises to do in a workout:

Side note: Eventually you may either stick to his programs, or you can take a few of the listed exercises and incorporate them into your own unique workout plan.

bkD9LwDBWW0

This one's quite tough, don't be disheartened if you can't do it the first few times. Eventually you'll get better and better. This video pretty much embodies the perfect workout to losing a LOT of fat.

ir0jp-MU42o

This is slightly less intense but equally good.

4uQtPyWkXcc

You can also do this for 5 minutes in a day, bear in mind that I'm trying to find you videos that are as cost-effective as possible, hence there's no equipment involved. But if you need equipment videos you can find them on his channels too.

-UJHNZHbhiw

^ Just further elaboration on how one can decisively destroy their fat.

[DejaVu]

I do 100 sit-ups a day. I don't rest in beetween. It was hard at first but I've been doing it for almost one year now and I got used to it. I can even talk to my mum while I'm doing the sit-ups! :D I guess I start doing 200 sit-ups a day so it would have a point ...

After doing them for a year, do you have a sixpack? Or is there a very noticeable improvement at least?

Focus mainly on gaining muscle then, this shouldn't be just your abdominal region. If you're just doing crunches, you're working a single muscle group, this can burn some fat, but not enough to get you six pack abs. You should focus on working your shoulders, biceps, triceps, your legs and your chest as well. Remember that gaining muscle and losing fat are not two different concepts, they go hand-in-hand. If you can do exercises like


Mountain climbers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4)
Push ups (http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/pushups)
Squats (http://www.ehow.com/video_2279922_do-squats.html)
Towel push ups (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwr3Dn0F60)
Knee to elbow planks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lzjaBLTFhU)
Crunches (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yOFvV-NSeY)
Burpees (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1yWBNgRHrc)


at home, and do them constantly (one after the other) over a short period of time. You'd be working out twice as effectively compared to running or jogging on a treadmill for hours. If you can find space to do these exercises one after the other for a constant 5 minutes, and then break and repeat, then you're on your way to losing a lot of belly fat.

There's a lot of YouTubers that I'd recommend, but the current two favourites for amateurs would be sixpackshortcuts and insanehomefatloss. They're both hosted by the same user, he has excellent workout plans, he's currently released about... 2 dvds? But you don't have to purchase them, he's got equally good workout plans on his two channels.

Here's a couple of videos of him showing you what exercises to do in a workout:

Side note: Eventually you may either stick to his programs, or you can take a few of the listed exercises and incorporate them into your own unique workout plan.

bkD9LwDBWW0

This one's quite tough, don't be disheartened if you can't do it the first few times. Eventually you'll get better and better. This video pretty much embodies the perfect workout to losing a LOT of fat.

ir0jp-MU42o

This is slightly less intense but equally good.

4uQtPyWkXcc

You can also do this for 5 minutes in a day, bear in mind that I'm trying to find you videos that are as cost-effective as possible, hence there's no equipment involved. But if you need equipment videos you can find them on his channels too.

-UJHNZHbhiw

^ Just further elaboration on how one can decisively destroy their fat.

I couldn't watch most of the vids due to my shitty Internet connection, but I did get a general gist of things. I'm going to do the following starting today:

-100 sit ups
-200 squats (without weights)
-100 roll up exercises ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOUeZgO16dM&feature=relmfu ) (cardio)


How long should I expect results in following the above?

I've tried to do the mountain climb exercises but I notice no physical strain whatsoever; either it's not working for me or I'm doing something wrong.

[Genghis Khan]

I couldn't watch most of the vids due to my shitty Internet connection, but I did get a general gist of things. I'm going to do the following starting today:

-100 sit ups
-200 squats (without weights)
-100 roll up exercises ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOUeZgO16dM&feature=relmfu ) (cardio)

How long should I expect results in following the above?

Don't overburden yourself with exercises, don't make it seem like it's obligatory for you to do all of them. It's good to use them as a maximum exercise ceiling, hopefully what you'll do is exercise everyday to the point where you don't feel like you can any more because you are too tired. If you do this then assuming that you're cutting down on food I imagine you'll be seeing results in a month or so, if it takes longer... don't worry about it! Usually when you're dropping from say 20% body fat to 13% (this is just an instance), you can hardly see the difference, but the difference is there regardless. This is why I'd encourage you to stick to your workout and be as patient as possible. Belly fat is the worst fat to deal with. When you're exercising you can expect to see your upper abs show first, middle abs and core second and your lower abs will appear the last.

I've tried to do the mountain climb exercises but I notice no physical strain whatsoever; either it's not working for me or I'm doing something wrong.

You need to engage your core muscles by tensing them, and then doing mountain climbers. This way you're including your core muscle groups in the exercise and you're working your legs too, so it's infinitely better than just working your legs.

[DejaVu]

I think I'll leave the mountain climbers now, since by the time I finish my current workout routine I feel faint and have difficulty breathing. After 1 month of doing 100 sit ups per day, I've noticed only a slight improvement (upper part of abs) and it's really frustrating, since I don't know if I'll be able to get a sixpack by June (probably not). Also, can I loose a lot of weight by not eating at all? I'm capable of spending up to 5 days without eating ANYTHING if it will make my belly fat go away, but I've heard that your body will go into "survival mode" and once you finally start eating again, store everything you've eaten since it will believe that you'll go hungry again.

[Genghis Khan]

After 1 month of doing 100 sit ups per day, I've noticed only a slight improvement (upper part of abs) and it's really frustrating, since I don't know if I'll be able to get a sixpack by June (probably not).

Sit ups only work your upper abs, so naturally it's only going to improve your upper abs. To see improvements in your entire six pack you'll need to make a routine where you do 3 or more exercises, each assigned to work on either upper, middle or lower abs.

Also, can I loose a lot of weight by not eating at all? I'm capable of spending up to 5 days without eating ANYTHING if it will make my belly fat go away, but I've heard that your body will go into "survival mode" and once you finally start eating again, store everything you've eaten since it will believe that you'll go hungry again.

Survival mode is precisely right, in fact you'll gain even more weight if you stop eating for a few days and then start eating again at some point, because your body will start getting used to using minimum calories to provide your body with the energy it needs, the minute you eat something all those calories gained will be converted to fat and before you know it you've lost a little bit of weight in those few days and gained a lot more weight after.

The best thing to do with your diet is to slowly cut the junk you eat. But I can't stress enough that you need to make it as manageable as possible, don't cut out anything you won't be able to handle in the long term.

[Straight]

I think I'll leave the mountain climbers now, since by the time I finish my current workout routine I feel faint and have difficulty breathing. After 1 month of doing 100 sit ups per day, I've noticed only a slight improvement (upper part of abs) and it's really frustrating, since I don't know if I'll be able to get a sixpack by June (probably not). Also, can I loose a lot of weight by not eating at all? I'm capable of spending up to 5 days without eating ANYTHING if it will make my belly fat go away, but I've heard that your body will go into "survival mode" and once you finally start eating again, store everything you've eaten since it will believe that you'll go hungry again.

Really? I have started to notice a difference after a month or two. Are you doing them intensively?

Also, any tips for arm strength? My legs and abs are strong but my arms can barely do anything

[DejaVu]

Sit ups only work your upper abs, so naturally it's only going to improve your upper abs. To see improvements in your entire six pack you'll need to make a routine where you do 3 or more exercises, each assigned to work on either upper, middle or lower abs.

Well, right now I'm doing 3 exercises, like I said:

x200 squats without weights
x100 sit ups
x100 roll-up exercises

Do these practice different areas or only my upper abs?



Survival mode is precisely right, in fact you'll gain even more weight if you stop eating for a few days and then start eating again at some point, because your body will start getting used to using minimum calories to provide your body with the energy it needs, the minute you eat something all those calories gained will be converted to fat and before you know it you've lost a little bit of weight in those few days and gained a lot more weight after.

The best thing to do with your diet is to slowly cut the junk you eat. But I can't stress enough that you need to make it as manageable as possible, don't cut out anything you won't be able to handle in the long term.

I guess I'll try that, it's really tempting to eat junk food though :/

Really? I have started to notice a difference after a month or two. Are you doing them intensively?

Also, any tips for arm strength? My legs and abs are strong but my arms can barely do anything

Well I've only tried to do them a few times; what improvements have you noticed? As for the second bit, weights should do the trick.

[Ali2475]

yeah man, this will work. when i was like 13 to 14 i did around 140 a night and that sixpack has lasted me till now (im 15) and i eat whatever i want and don't do cardio except for soccer, basketball and cricket. I did them without stopping though, so maybe try that. only ab exercise i do now is ~80 bicycle crunches and pullups i guess

[DejaVu]

yeah man, this will work. when i was like 13 to 14 i did around 140 a night and that sixpack has lasted me till now (im 15) and i eat whatever i want and don't do cardio except for soccer, basketball and cricket. I did them without stopping though, so maybe try that. only ab exercise i do now is ~80 bicycle crunches and pullups i guess

Really? That's good to know :) did you JUST do sit ups? Yeah I generally do them non-stop. How many months did it take for your sixpack to form?

[Ali2475]

Nah i did situps and pushups which is a good point btw you should do both. And maybe like one month for the full 6pack but like a week for a 4pack. dude one thing tho abs arent everything and they actually dont help that much in sports etc..if u want em for looks tho thats different haha

[DejaVu]

Yeah I want them for looks :P Wow one month? I guess you were really skinny though, I've got quite a bit of fat round my belly. Press ups don't train abs though, do they?

[TheKid17]

I use this workout for building the muscle, however for visibility(losing the fat) I do 30 minutes of running at this park near my house each day. I already eat small portions, mainly because every time before a meal I drink a full glass of water(I always have just because I was thristy, did not know it helped at first. It fills you up a bit). And of course I get protein.
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/27-home-based-ab-workout.html

[DejaVu]

I use this workout for building the muscle, however for visibility(losing the fat) I do 30 minutes of running at this park near my house each day. I already eat small portions, mainly because every time before a meal I drink a full glass of water(I always have just because I was thristy, did not know it helped at first. It fills you up a bit). And of course I get protein.
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/27-home-based-ab-workout.html

I've never understood the whole reps and sets thing, what's that all about?

[Ali2475]

reps- how many you do
sets- how many times
so like 3 sets of 10 reps is doing 10 of them 3 times with rest in the middle.

push ups don't work abs but they probably burn fat and they build sick shoulders/arms.

[DejaVu]

I dunno, it seems too light for me. I mean, if 300 exercises per day aren't yielding many results, ~120 3/7 days...

[Ali2475]

you should do 100-300 situps plus 50 pushups a day and like 15 pullups if you can. wait wait wait how old are you?

[AutumnDae]

You keep saying you don't have time, but in reality, you probably do have time to do other exercises. Instead of posting here, you could have been out jogging, or some other type of cardio, no? :)

Running/other cardio will help you not always to gain muscle in your core, but to burn fat. You can have all the muscle you want, but if you have fat sitting on top of it, you won't be able to see it. How's your diet? You will probably see more results if you eat healthy and continue working out.

Also, increase what you're doing once it gets easy. For myself, at the beginning of volleyball season, I'd think that 4 sets of 50 crunches would kill me. By the end, I wouldn't even feel a burn until we did way more than that.

[Ali2475]

oh and obviously you want to work up to that, that's my workout, but you need to build to that otherwise you wont be able to do it

[Ali2475]

Also, increase what you're doing once it gets easy. For myself, at the beginning of volleyball season, I'd think that 4 sets of 50 crunches would kill me. By the end, I wouldn't even feel a burn until we did way more than that.

i know what you mean, same with me for running during basketball, it's torture one day and no big deal the next haha

[DejaVu]

you should do 100-300 situps plus 50 pushups a day and like 15 pullups if you can. wait wait wait how old are you?

Woah, I'm not sure I can do 300 or even 200... and I'm 15

You keep saying you don't have time, but in reality, you probably do have time to do other exercises. Instead of posting here, you could have been out jogging, or some other type of cardio, no? :)

Running/other cardio will help you not always to gain muscle in your core, but to burn fat. You can have all the muscle you want, but if you have fat sitting on top of it, you won't be able to see it. How's your diet? You will probably see more results if you eat healthy and continue working out.

Also, increase what you're doing once it gets easy. For myself, at the beginning of volleyball season, I'd think that 4 sets of 50 crunches would kill me. By the end, I wouldn't even feel a burn until we did way more than that.

Well, I'm meant to be studying at the moment, so no :P My diet is okay, I'm loosing 100g per day ish. I'm trying to cut down on the fat and carbs but I don't always succeed :P

oh and obviously you want to work up to that, that's my workout, but you need to build to that otherwise you wont be able to do it

Well didn't you say you got a sick pack by doing 120 a day?

[AutumnDae]

Well, I'm meant to be studying at the moment, so no :P My diet is okay, I'm loosing 100g per day ish. I'm trying to cut down on the fat and carbs but I don't always succeed :P

I'm still not completely convinced on the whole time thing. Do you watch tv? Run instead. If you have time sit down and watch a half hour show, you have time to run for half an hour. Or do whatever you want that's cardio for that time. Might seem as though doing something else is more fun than working out, but give it a few weeks and you'll want to work out. Especially when you start seeing results.

Also, you said you find some of the exercises difficult. That's good, that means they're working. You'll find it easier if you continue to do them. If you can do 10 leg lifts today and then you can't do anymore, that's fine. Next time you do them, do 11. Work your way up.

Practice makes you stronger.

[DejaVu]

I don't actually :P Also, my parents don't generally let me out of the house unless I have a good reason. I'm working on the ab area rather than doing left lifts and the like, but yeah, I get what you mean. It's just, sometimes it can be a bit too much :P

[Ali2475]

leg lifts work the abs ;)
and ya but i remembered that i has been doing way more than that before...once i got a lil outta shape 120 would get the 6pack back

and ya if you're my age, 15, screw abs just get into some sports. it'll make you fitter, they're fun, and girls like athletic guys.

[DejaVu]

Yeah but sports won't get me abs :/ You did say you got a sixpack by doing 120 though? Or are you saying you got it by doing more, and then just did 120 to get it back?

[Ali2475]

the second one

[oboi317]

Crunches will never reveal abs. Abs are all about body fat. And you can't target body fat. You need to do cardio (along with proper dieting) to lower your body fat. Planks are showing more and more results for being the ab work out now. It works your entire core (abs, obliques, and lower back). You can have strong abs though and never see the 6 or 8 pack. Look at the world strong men, and the men in those competitions. They work out for strength, and strength alone. But yet they all have "bellies' and you really can't see any muscle definition. But they can tip over cars. Body builders go through cycles of building mass and cutting fat in order to get their definition...and the abs that you're looking for. In reality, you're better off just doing cardio and no ab workout if that is really the only "benefit" you wish to achieve out of it. Look at the tooth pick kids who have to muscle mass what-so-ever...but they have some nice looking abs.

[DejaVu]

Well, roll ups are considered cardio by the guy in the video.

[DejaVu]

Haven't updated this in a while. I stopped doing this for a week (due to lack of motivation and laziness) and then picked it up again. At the moment I'm doing:

1 80 second plank
100 roll ups
1 80 second plank
100 press ups
1 60 second pank

In that order. You can see the sixpack outline start to appear and if I flex you can noticeably see them.

[johnnyd]

If you're still doing a hard ab workout every day, you need to cut it down to every other day. Work extremely hard on the days that do abs, then rest a day so that the muscles have time to repair. If you workout every day, you run the risk of overworking, straining, or even tearing the muscles, as well as the fact that they wont get big as quickly as you want them to. On the days that you rest your abs, go outside and run for the same time you would do abs, or stay inside and do an intense plyometric routine.

[DejaVu]

I thought working out every day would be better?

[xXl0sth0peXx]

If you're still doing a hard ab workout every day, you need to cut it down to every other day. Work extremely hard on the days that do abs, then rest a day so that the muscles have time to repair. If you workout every day, you run the risk of overworking, straining, or even tearing the muscles, as well as the fact that they wont get big as quickly as you want them to. On the days that you rest your abs, go outside and run for the same time you would do abs, or stay inside and do an intense plyometric routine.

Yeah, I believe this is true.

I've been working with a trainer in the past, and I've been doing a lot of therapy for my body with trained doctors and physical therapists, and it's not good to work with muscles everyday.

Anytime you work with muscles (weights included), you wanna give them an off day. The muscles don't actually grow until the off day. So if you work them on Monday, they won't grow until Tuesday, thus it's really important to skip the day and do it every other day. You can do cardio every day (running, elliptical, bike, etc) but you shouldn't do [intense] muscle stuff everyday. Yeah, you can work situps into your workout, but doing 50 or 100 or whatever everyday is hazardous to your health, and could definitely lead to injury.

So yeah, working out everyday is good, but not working out muscles everyday.

[Pipo]

I've had the same dream as you get a six pack.

Here's what I've done to get a six pack: First I started out doing sit ups without weight I managed to do around 20 and I did this 5 times a week 2 days exercises then 1 off then 2 days exercises then 1 off again and so on. I also did push ups, lifted hand weight took a jog, bicycling these other stuff I did just to keep myself in fit

I finally got more strength to do 50 sit ups, 100, 150, so on. I always set a goal how much I do and I try to keep it hard no matter how hard it is. Finally I got up to 100 sit ups x 2 so that's 200 I did 200 sit ups a day. It was too easy for me to do that much so I started to use a hand weight that was 5kg (8lbs I think) and that was hard I could do first 100 barely I kept doing that and my abs were forming nicely. Also I weight only 56kg so hehe..anyway also do push ups those work out your abs too.

Nowadays I do 200 sit ups with 5kg weight on my chest. I also managed to do 100 sit ups with 10kg weight

so what I suggest is do sit ups and push ups regularly. Also doing sit ups won't help you lose weight.

[DejaVu]

I've had the same dream as you get a six pack.

Here's what I've done to get a six pack: First I started out doing sit ups without weight I managed to do around 20 and I did this 5 times a week 2 days exercises then 1 off then 2 days exercises then 1 off again and so on. I also did push ups, lifted hand weight took a jog, bicycling these other stuff I did just to keep myself in fit

I finally got more strength to do 50 sit ups, 100, 150, so on. I always set a goal how much I do and I try to keep it hard no matter how hard it is. Finally I got up to 100 sit ups x 2 so that's 200 I did 200 sit ups a day. It was too easy for me to do that much so I started to use a hand weight that was 5kg (8lbs I think) and that was hard I could do first 100 barely I kept doing that and my abs were forming nicely. Also I weight only 56kg so hehe..anyway also do push ups those work out your abs too.

Nowadays I do 200 sit ups with 5kg weight on my chest. I also managed to do 100 sit ups with 10kg weight

so what I suggest is do sit ups and push ups regularly. Also doing sit ups won't help you lose weight.

How long did you do each thing for? Well roll ups end up being sit ups without a weight at my feet for me, since I basically do a sit up when I roll up again, so I suppose that's like 200 sit ups ish. Where do you put your weight, in your abs?

[Pipo]

I cant remember how long I did each but long as I could reach 100 for example I kept trying to do many as I can. I set my goal to 100 and did example 50 then I couldn't do more slowly I could do more and more.

When I use weight I place it on my chest and legs under something heavy so they don't lift up. If you want challenge but the weight behind your head. If you put the weight behind your head make sure the weight is not pressed against your head. so you're holding it

[Pipo]

delete please double post

[DejaVu]

Oh I thought you were meant to hold the weight and do the sit ups like that, instead of crossing your arms over your chest

[Pipo]

I keep the weight on my chest so it's almost same as crossing my arms :)

[DejaVu]

How does it not slide down?

[Pipo]

just hold it with your two hands from the sides if it's a circle weight

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/123bogdan/123bogdan1006/123bogdan100600023/7099657-dumbbell-weight-isolated.jpg

like so..

if it's a hand weight well hold from where you'd hold it normally.

[DejaVu]

Oh right I get it now :)

[xxx.xxx]

Are sit ups a really good way to to get into shape?

[Pipo]

@Above

if you mean do you lose weight when you do sit ups ?

no, doing sit ups won't help you lose weight at all only keeps your abs in shape makes them stronger.

if you want to lose weight then you need to take runs, cycling etc what you like ^^

but mostly lifting weight and stuff like that ain't much for losing weight..at least what I think

[xxx.xxx]

Ah alright thanks :)