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health-and-fitness1 year ago•3 min saved

Age-Based Sit-Up Benchmarks: How Many Can You Do?

Experts suggest that the number of sit-ups one can perform is a good indicator of fitness levels, with specific targets varying by age and sex. For example, men aged 18-25 should aim for 35-38 sit-ups, while women should target 29-32. These targets decrease with age. However, some fitness professionals caution against relying solely on sit-ups due to potential back and neck issues, especially for seniors, and recommend alternatives like 'dead bugs' or planks for safer core strengthening.

via Daily Mail|

fitness2 years ago•2 min saved

Revolutionize Your Core Strength with These Game-Changing Moves

Traditional sit-ups may not effectively target deep core muscles. A personal trainer's Instagram workout routine featuring leg raises and dead bugs with dumbbell variations can challenge and strengthen the entire core. These exercises require control, stability, and engagement of multiple core muscles. Maintaining proper form, such as keeping the lower back pressed into the floor, is crucial. It is important to listen to your body and make modifications or rest as needed to avoid pushing too hard.

via Yahoo Life|

#core-training #dead-bug #dumbbell-workout

fitness2 years ago•5 min saved

The Truth About Crunches and Sit-Ups for Your Abs.

Personal trainers recommend a combination of consistent cardiovascular exercise, high-intensity interval training, and strength training, with a healthy diet and overall lifestyle habits for burning stomach fat and building muscle. While both crunches and sit-ups target the abdominal muscles, crunches are better for training your six-pack abs and sit-ups train your hip flexors. Neither workout alone is very effective for reducing stomach fat.

via SheFinds|

#abdominal-muscles #belly-fat #crunches

health2 years ago•5 min saved

The Ultimate Guide to Sculpting Your Stomach: Crunches vs. Sit-Ups.

Both crunches and sit-ups are good exercises for sculpting your abdominus muscles, but neither workout alone is very effective for reducing stomach fat. To burn belly fat, you'll need to combine regular exercise with a healthy diet and overall lifestyle habits. Cardiovascular exercise, such as running, cycling, or swimming, and strength training exercises that target the entire body, such as squats, lunges, and push-ups, can help build muscle mass and boost metabolism, which can lead to increased calorie burning even at rest.

via Yahoo Life|

#belly-fat #crunches #exercise